The behavior is perceived as dangerous, violent, and threatening to cause
physical and mental harm, injury, indignity, harassment, or written and spoken abuse to
the instructor, staff or to other students in classroom or non-classroom settings or in
any learning environment; or causes damage or threat to college property or property of
students or college employees. If the student causes damage and/or threatens bodily harm
on self or others, i.e. verbal threats of violence, brandishing of lethal weapons, or
assault in or out of class, or if the behavior inflicts serious emotional and mental
stress on others, or creates substantial disruption of normal campus activities, tell the
student to leave. The safety and well-being of your students and yourself come first.
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Remain calm and avoid acceleration of the disruptive behavior. Tell the
student to leave.
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| Step 2: |
If the student does not leave and the disruptive behavior continues and
there is no phone available, it is recommended by Security that the instructor and other
students leave the disruptive environment together, attempt to get immediate assistance
from authorities, and wait for Security and the Police outside. The attempt to keep
intacting as a group is to protect the welfare of both students and the instructor.
However, depending on your discretion and perception of the disruptive crisis, you may
find it more reasonable to choose to dismiss the class immediately.
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| Step 3: |
If the student leaves, notify Security (x142, x245 or x273) and Police
(9-911) immediately. Be prepared to give Security your exact location. Even though
Security has no police powers and are unauthorized to carry firearms, they do have direct
telephone access to the Police Department.
Note: Just because the immediate threat or disruption is
diffused, this does not mean that the problem is solved. Consult Security in taking
proactive measures to insure the safety of your students and of your own person.
Note: When alleged violators are not students of the college, or when the seriousness
of the situation requires it, call the Police (9-911) immediately.
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| Step 4: |
As soon as the situation is diffused and/or resolved, it is very important
that you follow up with Security/Police and your Division Chair to make necessary
arrangements for the protection and safety of your class and of your personal well-being.
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| Step 5: |
Write up the incident for action under the Student Conduct Code and
deliver this document immediately to the Dean of Student Services with a copy to your
Division Chairperson.
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| Step 6: |
Offer counseling to class members who have been traumatized. |
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