Audio Recorders, Use in Classroom

The Regents recognize the responsibility of the individual instructor to determine policy concerning recording of lectures in the instructor’s classroom. 

Prohibitions of audio recorders in classrooms may not be imposed upon qualified students with disabilities who must utilize audio recorders because of the nature of their disability to effectively participate in a class provided such students have signed agreements that they will not release the audio recording or transcription to others. 

Notwithstanding the above, a teacher may, on certain occasions, for reasons concerning pedagogical practice or academic freedom interdict the taking of notes.  At such times, the teacher may also forbid the use of audio recorders.