Policy

This policy sets forth guidelines for those instances where people other than the
registered students and course instructor may be in the classroom/teaching space
(including videoconferencing). It is expected that all such persons are the invited guests
of the course instructor.

Reason for Policy

To set forth guidelines for non-emergent visitation and/or announcements during class,
regardless of course delivery mode.

To Whom Does The Policy Apply

All Ramapo course instructors, and their invited guests; and students.

Related Documents

Procedure
Student Handbook
300-II Removal of Students from Class Sessions
631 Student Expressive Activity Policy

Contacts

Office of the Provost: 201-684-7532

Procedure

Visitors to the Classroom/Teaching Space
Regular participants in a class session typically consist of the instructor, students
registered for the course, and individuals providing disability accommodations
authorized by the Office of Specialized Services. Students who are not registered for
the course are not permitted to attend.

Students may not bring guests (including other students, friends, family members)
without instructor permission.

In addition to the instructor and registered students, invited guests of the instructor may
be present. Typically, guests could be guest speakers; other instructors and academic
administrators (e.g., to perform classroom observations); prospective students.

Visitors to the classroom/teaching space should not detract from the delivery of the
course content. Visitors to the classroom/teaching space must follow all procedures and
laws regarding student confidentiality.

Announcements
During the designated meeting time for a course, announcements by students or others
from outside the class are only allowed if authorized by the instructor. Students should
contact the instructor, in advance and in writing, to request permission to make any
such announcements. The instructor’s decision is final.

Unless authorized to do so by the instructor or when a matter of significant overall
College importance requires interruption (as determined by the President or their
designee), students may not interrupt a class to discuss matters unrelated to the course
curriculum. Students should communicate with other students about non-academic
announcements using the policies designed by the Office of Marketing and
Communications.