john zacker (associate director of judicial programs, University of Maryland) sees the students who have taken a giant step across the line of misbehavior. He gets to know the students who, for example, have tried to steal books from the library or have forged a doctor's note for missed exams. He considers the mission of his office not just that of punishing and sanctioning errant students but of helping these students develop a stronger moral sense. And he invites all faculty to join in this mission. "I think that this discussion of student moral and civil behavior is terribly important for all of us. We all have a great deal of contact with our students, and to be able to understand not only their intellectual development but also understand their human and moral development will only help us to educate our students to be better citizens."
Think of the time and attention you dedicate to promoting civility in your large classroom as more than housekeeping. think of it as part of what you are teaching.