Lynette and others interested,
 
This is what I include in my syllabus about respect and class conduct:
 

Conduct in my Classroom:  In my classroom, I expect each of us to play a role in creating a safe learning environment.  This course is based upon active student participation and on the sharing of ideas and experiences.  I will uphold my expectation that each person is respected, and that we create an atmosphere free of judgment.  In addition, I will not allow plagiarism or cheating of any kind, and each student is expected to follow all of the rules outlined in the Student Handbook.

 
I take this very seriously and would be very interested in hearing others opinions about how to address the issue in a syllabus. 
 
Monica Edwards

"so i walk like i'm on a mission
cuz that's the way i groove
i got more and more to do
i got less and less to prove
it took me too long to realize
that i don't take good pictures
cuz i have the kind of beauty
that moves..."
~ani difranco