Tonya,
I like the detail you have in your expectations for the students and the requirement that they address potential issues that may arise as well as articulate that they comprehend the expectations. This statement you have them generate, how large it is typically? Just a few sentences or pages? I would also concur that roadmaps, schedules, and expectations must be clear. That clarity is often different for different people. I find myself adjusting my "clear" expectations each semester as new experiences arise.
Herbert Brown III
