Statement on the Recording of Remote Classes

Below is a statement that you are welcome to provide to your students regarding the recording of classes.

When class sessions are recorded, there may be instances that require the sharing of that recording in video format, such as when instructors and/or students are sharing their work with the rest of the class. Otherwise, class recordings may be shared using an audio or transcript recording, which does not include one’s image or profile image. Students who participate in this class with their camera on or use a profile image are agreeing to have their video or image recorded solely for the purpose of creating a record for students enrolled in the class, including those enrolled students who are unable to attend live, to refer to for later use in studying. If you are unwilling to consent to have your video image or profile recorded, simply keep your camera off and/or do not use a profile image. Likewise, students who un-mute during class and participate orally are agreeing to have their voices recorded. If you are not willing to consent to have your voice recorded during class, simply keep your mute button activated and communicate exclusively using the Chat feature, which allows you to type questions and comments in real time.

Statement provided by the Office of Academic Affairs at Mount Saint Mary College. Last updated January 23, 2026.