At their own discretion, employees who observe improper behavior have the right to intervene and deal with the situation.  In class, the instructor may take similar decisions as appropriate.
 
All members of the university community who observe serious examples of improper behavior outside class should report these incidents including the names of witnesses immediately to the Student Affairs Office who will deal with the incident and inform the complainant of any outcomes.
 
In minor incidents of improper behavior in the classroom, the instructor may refer the situation to the Department Chair and/or Student Affairs Office.  The instructor may also immediately employ any of the sanctions described below.