When a student shows complete disregard for the dress code, it is to be understood that they are breaking the rules and their major infraction should by all means warrant a fair punishment. However, when a student is called down for a minor infraction and forced to miss class time, we are teaching students that their education is not as important as their appearance, which is the exact opposite of the message a dress code should send. Students of SOA are not arguing for the termination of a dress code, but we are simply asking to see SOA faculty and administration handle dress code appropriately in their own classrooms without making condescending or disparaging comments to their students. Those who sign this petition are simply asking that all SOA faculty be required to present a student that clearly violates the dress code with a unified statement that does not in any way degrade the student. Also, dress code rules must be constant with students of all body types and genders. Students are not trying to fight adminstration on dress code, but simply asking to work with them on a reform that will keep all students comfortable, happy, confident, and in class.