Student Handbook - New England Culinary Institute

has established rules regarding appropriate
classroom behavior. Appropriate behavior is
expected in the online classrooms as well.
In support of these objectives, students will be
evaluated in each class according to the policies
listed below, as well as on course content and
performance. Violations of NECI’s policies may
impact class evaluations or grades and may result in
administrative action including, but not limited to,
warnings, intervention, suspension from classes
and/or suspension from the program.
Teamwork and Cooperation
Students are expected to relate in a professional
manner to fellow students and to all school
personnel both in and out of the classroom. All
students are expected to cooperate with their
instructors and their peers. Timeliness and proper
preparation for class are essential to effective
learning in both classrooms and labs; frequent
inadequate preparation for class is disruptive to
others and will not be tolerated. Student concerns
should be addressed with the class instructor.
Intervention may be utilized if a student is having
serious difficulty with the members of the
instruction block. If the student is not demonstrating
the ability or desire to work cooperatively, the
student may be subject to disciplinary action, up to
and including dismissal from the program.
General Expectations
Students are expected to respect NECI classes and
facilities at all times. Students who are not in an
ongoing class, employed, making up academic
work, or on other official school business should
not be in NECI’s kitchens, dining rooms or
classrooms.
Improper handling, maintenance or care of
foodstuffs, equipment, and hand tools will not be
tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.
No food, equipment or supplies are to be taken out
of NECI kitchens for personal use. Violation of this
policy is considered theft.
Be mindful of excess noise that can disrupt classes
or diners. Profanity is not permitted in NECI
kitchens, classrooms, hallways, dining facilities,
and any other public spaces on campus.
Personal calls may only be made from phones in
NECI facilities if permission has been specifically
granted by a school administrator. Cell phones and
other electronic devices are to be turned off during
class time. In certain limited situations, an
instructor may grant permission for a student to
accept an incoming call (such as family emergency)
or to use a cell phone as a timer.
To ensure safety, students must report to class on
time and may not leave an assigned station in the
kitchen or dining room without permission.
Drinking water is encouraged. It is important that
students remain hydrated. Students may consume
other appropriate beverages of choice, such as
coffee, juice, tea, and soda before class, during
break periods, or meal periods only in designated
areas. Exceptions may include an instructorapproved
coffee break prior to production. Plastic
lid cups or sport bottles must be used for beverages
in both the front and back of the house. All
beverage vessels must be kept underneath the
workstation in accordance with the State of
Vermont Board of Health regulations. Please
remember the bar is off limits to all students and
staff members.
Accepting tips in NECI food service facilities is not
permitted when a student is in class. Violation of
this policy will result in disciplinary action.
Because it is impossible to list all the rules that
might cover every situation, NECI will make every
effort to operate on the fundamental principle of
mutual trust and respect among all students, faculty,
staff, and administration. Policies are subject to
change at the discretion of the school with
reasonable notice.
Sanitation, Safety, Gloves
At NECI, students are cooking and serving food to
many customers. Students will be trained in issues
of kitchen sanitation and safety. Students are
expected to uphold NECI’s sanitation and safety
standards at all times. Gloves, utensils, or other film
barriers must be used anytime food is handled that
will not be further cooked.
Students in all certificate and degree programs must
be certified in sanitation. The expectation is that all
students will complete the certification prior to
internship. For programs where sanitation is a
scheduled course, the sanitation exam is subject to
the 30 day deadline for work completion. For more
information see the section Making up Academic
work.
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