IRE Student Code of Conduct

Student code of conduct

    The purpose of this code of conduct is to ensure that students of Iron Range Engineering (IRE) can learn in an ethical and lawful manner. All members must conduct themselves with integrity in order to advance IRE as a program. It is required that anyone who attends Iron Range Engineering will follow the governing laws of Minnesota and the surrounding community ,as well as the codes of conduct published by IRE's partnered schools: Mesabi Range Community College, Minnesota State University – Mankato, and Itasca Community College.

    The Iron Range Engineering program relies on the personal and professional development of its students, faculty, and staff. Therefore, the conduct of IRE's members shall embody the following fundamental traits:

Patience: It is necessary to control one's self when faced with prolonged opposition. Members of IRE must proceed in a calm manner in all activities and must never let aggravation be visible to others. Teamwork is a skill intrinsic to IRE; as such, patience is imperative to the success of the program.

Communication: Communication throughout the student body will be practiced by everyone in attendance, not for fear of the consequences associated, but for the opportunity to develop one's personal and professional self.

Trust: Each member receives IRE's trust in full. Each member must work consistently to prove their loyalty to IRE and its partnered schools. By becoming a member of IRE, you are reliable for upholding this trust and report those who choose to disregard it.

Integrity: For IRE to be successful each member must complete his work to the best of his ability. Development is measured by what you have done and without integrity, your work is meaningless. IRE expects its students to be honorable in all decisions and statements made.

Honesty: Honesty is the fiber from which any relationship is formed and is crucial to establishing personal competency and leadership. Every member shall be honest about their life's activities and deviate from the deceit of others. True honesty is practiced at all times, not just when convenient.

Leadership: With the design of IRE, leadership does not imply a commanding position. It is up to each individual to hold themselves accountable for their responsibilities as well as being aware of the responsibilities of others. A true leader is not one who not only dictates orders, but one who is also a laborer within the group.

Pride of Ownership: Each member of Iron Range Engineering must feel a sense of loyalty to the program, its staff, and student body. Therefore, one must strive to improve the program and to foster an environment that is ideal for learning.