Managing Student Incivility and Misconduct in the Learning Environment*

Susan Luparell, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CNE, ANEF; Jeanne R. Conner, MN, APRN, FNP-C

On today’s campuses of higher education, there appears to be increasing incidence of incivility among students (Clark & Springer, 2007; Luparell & Frisbee, 2014). When preparing a learning environment for students and faculty, how can faculty ensure that it is one that is safe and productive for all, one in which a quality teaching and learning experience can be provided? This chapter introduces developmental, legal, and risk management issues related to classroom learning environments and methods to minimize student conduct that disrupts learning. Instructional strategies are discussed to assist faculty in achieving a robust and engaging learning environment through management of the students’ actions.