The College regards its students as adults responsible for their actions, conduct, and any resulting consequences. As members of a creative academic community, students are expected to uphold high standards of professionalism, integrity, and mutual respect. While the College encourages artistic freedom and exploration, students must also recognize the ethical responsibilities that come with working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Respect for others and for the property of the college, peers, faculty, and staff is essential to maintaining a safe and productive learning space.

 To support our community, students are expected to:

1. Act with Honesty and Integrity
   Create work that reflects your own efforts and ideas. Value originality, give credit where it’s due, and approach both academic and artistic work with authenticity and care.
    
2. Respect the Rights and Dignity of Others
   Foster a culture of respect by listening with empathy, engaging across differences, and rejecting any form of discrimination, harassment, or intimidation.
    
3. Contribute to a Supportive Learning Environment
   Help maintain a positive, safe, and focused atmosphere by remaining mindful of how your behavior affects others, both in and out of the classroom.
    
4. Demonstrate Professionalism
   Approach your work and relationships with responsibility, openness to feedback, and a collaborative spirit—essential qualities in both academic and creative practice.
    
5. Care for Shared Resources and Ideas
   Use college equipment, spaces, and materials responsibly, and respect the intellectual and physical property of others as you would your own.
    
6. Embrace Growth and Accountability
   Recognize that learning includes challenges and setbacks. Be open to reflection, take ownership of your actions, and engage in constructive dialogue when issues arise.

Violations of this Statement of Student Ethics may lead to formal consequences as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. The College remains committed to nurturing an environment where students grow not only as artists and designers, but as responsible, ethical contributors to their communities.