model(Dress code)
Our institution requires a no jean policy along with no hats and no printed shirts. However, in my field of computer graphics a good pair of jeans and a sportcoat or nice shirt with or without print is called for. My question is , should an institution take more consideration of what the dress could in a work enviornment actualy is rather then following its own set of dress codes?
DRESS CODE IS GENERATED TO GET U IN THE HABIT OF COMPYING WITH WHATEVER IS EXPECTED OF U AS FAR AS DRESS GOES. TO TEACH U HOW TO BE NEAT AND HELP U ADJUST TO WHAT IS EXPECTED AS FAR A DRESS GOES
I agree. I have always dress professionally when teaching, I want my students to focus on learning and succeeding in life. There have been times when casual dress is allowed. On these days, I have to dress up my jeans because quite frankly I don't feel like teaching when I'm in clothes that I'd go hiking in. However, if occupational dress is appropriate, i.e. scrubs, then that should be acceptable.
Hi Cornel,
As a former rodeo cowboy, I love my jeans that is why it is so hard to put on professional dress each day I teach because as you say we are providing formal education and we must dress professionally for our students.
Gary
Jeans are perfectly legitimate professional attire -- for a rodeo cowboy. For instructors in a classroom, no, we are not in a casual work environment. We are providing formal instruction in a formal setting, and we should dress accordingly, even on a so-called "casual day".
Hi Melanie,
You make a good point about overall professional dress. As you say the instructor needs to reflect that he/she is a professional educator ready to provide instruction to students.
Gary
I don't think an institution should not base their dress code on your occupation. I'm a costume designer and I work for a lot rock bands. When I'm working with clients, or just in my studio, I wear tank tops and jeans. I don't think that would go over too well in the classroom! I think your occupation attire would be appropriate, but if the institution allowed that we would have a lot of under dressed instructors!
Hi Bessie,
This is a critical point in working with students. The instructors have to reflect the modeling and professionalism that is set forth by the college. If they don't then the standards start to erode and mean little to the students.
Gary
School have dress codes, but unless the role model the instructor show some interest in the dress code her self, the students will not pay any attention to the dress and do as they please, because it's ok the instructor does not follow the rules or enforce it. In some cases.
Our school has a very specific dress code for the students. But you can also cover professional dress and grooming in general.
I agree with this. Keep reinforcing the benefits of finishing the program. Focus on the material, professional, and personal rewards, increase in self-esteem and feelings of accomplishment. Students do forget when they have so much work to do. It is a great motivating factor to remind them.
Hi Scott,
This is a great idea that instructors should impress into the minds of their students. Set your sights on where you want to go and then dress, act and prepare to assume that role. This is forward focused thinking and often times students don't think in this light.
Gary
Hi Harold,
That would be my advice. Since you are training for a specific industry you need to show your students the expected behavior and dress for that industry. In colleges where different career areas are taught some students wear scrubs and others where food service uniforms. It all depends on the career area as well as the overall policy of the college.
Gary
My institution has a policy of "no denim" for the instructors. I think this is a good idea. Any denim is not professional dress. In the corporate world people are allowed to wear it on "casual Friday". Dress is an important part of professionalism. If they teach the basics then when you start a new job you can modify it according to the environment. Better to be conservative at first.
One thing I believe is to put your best foot forward at all times. I teach my students the one up method. If you want a higher position, dress the part of the position you want. Compliance to the rules are important as well. Even if no one inforces the rules an employee who still follows them will probable have an edge when it comes to raises or promotions.
