Hello, I don't have a signed "trust statement" but I have a section in my syllabus that stresses the importance of confidentiality. Students may discuss issues that come up in class, but should not use names -- I also mention that if a problem comes to my attention regarding use of student names outside of class, there will be a penalty (although I don't specify what that might be).
The above is what I use in my Human Sexuality class where there is more potential for significant personal issues to be revealed. In my other classes, I have a more general statement about being respectful for others, etc. Hope this helps - Christine ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Christine L. Grela McHenry County College [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Kind words do not cost much. They never blister the tongue or lips. They make other people good-natured. They also produce their own image on men's souls, and a beautiful image it is." -- Blaise Pascal ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathleen De Sousa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 1:35 PM Subject: trust statements > Hi Everyone, > > I will be teaching a class on interpersonal skills that will require self-disclosure by students. I would like for students to sign a "trust statement" during the first week of class. This document would explain that students will be sharing personal information during discussions and that in order for the class to be effective, people need to know that what gets said in the classroom, stays there. > > Does anyone have a sample of such a document? I realize that the enforcement of this document may not be possible. However, I am hoping that students will sign the document and understand the importance of maintaining classroom confidentiality. > > Thank you in advance, > Kathleen Hughes De Sousa > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
