Conduct in the Classroom& Other Academic Settings
Some of the most stimulating and enlightening discussions take place in the various Atlanta University Center
Consortium classrooms and other academic settings. Consequently, students should be on time or arrive 10–15
minutes prior to class. All supplies should be in hand, and the student should be prepared to benefit from every
minute of class.
Students should also be prepared to remain for the entire duration of the class or event. Students are expected
to avoid talking and texting on electronic devices or using social media during a class session. This includes
convocation or any academic meeting, session, or workshop. All devices should be turned to silent mode prior
to the class meeting or session and only turned on and utilized after the class or event has ended.
Dress for Success
Dressing for success is a practice witnessed in and out of the classroom at Spelman College and in
the Atlanta University Center Consortium. We want to encourage you to be very practical as college
life is stressful, and you will want to be comfortable more often than you’ll want to be stylish.
Community & Off-Campus Settings
Spelman’s tradition of academic excellence is complemented by its dedication to community
leadership and service. During the Spelman student’s academic career, she is likely to represent the
College many times through community service or other forms of civic engagement. Spelman
students also represent the College at formal dinners, receptions, church services, and other
occasions. Although you may be selected as the individual to attend a particular event, we ask that
you remember that you represent the College at all times. Consequently, two things are especially
important – how you look and what you say.
1. Spelman College students participate in community service through the Bonner Community Service
and Student Development program, student organizations, local churches and agencies. It is vital to
view yourself as a representative of the College. Students at service locations should dress in
appropriate casual clothing that does not expose any private parts. See-through, clingy and/or
provocative clothing is not acceptable for work at community service sites.
2. Equally important, there is always some level of interest in what a Spelman student has to say and how
she feels about a given issue or topic. Each of these opportunities may serve you well in the future as
you network with potential future employers and make new friends and acquaintances.
As you meet, greet, and share your thoughts and opinions, please refrain from using profanity, slang,
and crude language as they are not acceptable at community service locations, internships, and other
public locations. This general rule also applies to contact with the media, i.e., live radio remotes,
television, and newspaper quotes.
Again, you are an ambassador for the College and the contact that individuals or groups have with you
can easily shape their view of Spelman College. Students who make inappropriate or offensive remarks
in any public venue, then identify themselves as Spelman students, do a disservice to themselves and
to the College, and may be subject to intervention or possible disciplinary action.
Worship Services
Spelman College is an incredibly diverse community with respect to religious, spiritual, and faith
traditions. Each campus provides worship services for the community.
Online Communication
E-Mail Addresses & Voicemail Messages
Does your e-mail address and voicemail message give the right impression to other students, faculty,
staff, and/or potential employers? It is important to have a professional e-mail address and voicemail
message that will characterize you as a focused, dedicated and committed student. Students should
have a simple e-mail address and basic professional message on your residence hall, home
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