MSME students’ dispositional development is evaluated in every course, each semester, by individual faculty members. In addition, the MSME Dispositions Committee conducts a semester review meeting during the second half of each term to assess candidate progress. Teacher candidates enrolled in practicum courses also receive a mid-term evaluation on dispositional expectations. If a dispositional report is filed—either by an individual faculty member or as a result of the semester review meeting—the MSME Dispositions Committee reviews the report and determines appropriate action. 

When needed, the committee may issue a dispositional contract. This contract outlines specific actions and expectations designed to help the teacher candidate strengthen professional behaviors and meet program standards going forward. This is a purposeful process intended to guide candidates in meeting program expectations.

The current process is as follows:

1. An administrative/instructor contract is created.
2. The contract is shared with the student without the Dispositions Committee.
3. The contract is shared with the Dispositions Committee.
4. If student fails to meet the stipulations of the contract, a Dispositions Referral is submitted.*
5. Dispositions Committee checks in with the teacher first and then meets with the student. In this meeting we ask the student their perspective on why they failed to meet the Classroom Contract, and explain the significance of their situations, including warning of a Department Contract if their behavior doesn't change in two weeks.
6. The teacher updates the Dispositions Committee on student progress via email.
7. If the student fails to respond to the Disposition Referral, the student meets with the AUH and the Dispositions Committee representative for the implementation of a Departmental Contract, written by the Dispositions Committee but administered by the AUH.

The process for how dispositional concerns are addressed in MSME is meant to provide: 

• Ongoing Evaluation – How faculty assess candidate dispositions each semester and during practicum mid-terms. 

• Referral Submission – How individual faculty or the semester review meeting can initiate a dispositional report. 

• Committee Review – How the MSME Dispositions Committee reviews referrals and determines appropriate actions. 
• Supportive Response – How potential contracts are developed to guide candidates in meeting program expectations.