I just posted this same thing on Mallory's blog. Hot topic Today, I reeievcd an email from Sandhills asking me to vote on the new dresscode policy for students. The new policy states: 1. It is the opinion of college officials that students are expected to dress appropriately for the classroom environment. The importance of maintaining an educational environment that promotes rigorous academic studies, encourages critical thinking, and teaches students to dress appropriately according to their internship and clinical course requirements for their field of study.2. Sagging pants, clothing/jewelry with drug related signs, low cut tops, see through garments, too-short shorts, short skirts, leggings worn alone, halter tops short midriff tops are not acceptable.3. Furthermore, do-rags, stocking caps, skullcaps, baseball caps, hair scarves and bandanas not worn in a fashionable manner, or any gang affiliated clothing are prohibited in the classroom. This policy item does not apply to headgear considered a part of religious or cultural dress.4. Clothing that is threatening, intimidating, or offensive in nature will not be acceptable.The college adopts an all-encompassing policy to holistically preparing students for future opportunities. Socially acceptable manners of dress and grooming are vital components of this policy to ensure student success. Now, I have several concerns about this policy. (For example, what does it mean for something to be worn in a fashionable manner? Why would you wear a hat other than for fashion? And what type of headgear is acceptable as cultural dress? Is certain cultural headgear more acceptable than others?) However, there are some things Itake no issue with (leggings worn alone ). How far we should go in holistically preparing students for future career opportunities is definitely a hot topic right now.