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Entering class late or leaving early (without permission)
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Eating/drinking in class without permission
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Sleeping in class
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Persistent speaking without permission
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Inappropriate use of electronic devices
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Disputing the authority of faculty or staff
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Arguing with faculty, staff or other students
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Electronic communications which are abusive, harassing, or excessive
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Threats of any kind and/or harassment
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Physical or verbal disruptions or assault
Procedure
Disruptive behavior occurring outside of an academic setting will be reported to the
Dean of Student Services and will be handled according to the Student Code of
Conduct.
Disruptive behavior occurring during academic activities will be addressed by
Academic Affairs Policy113 using the following procedure. The instructor will inform
a student if he or she is disruptive. If the behavior continues or escalates, the
instructor will ask the student to leave the class for the day, possibly resulting in
grade penalties for work missed. If the student does not leave, the instructor will
call Public Safety to remove the student. If disruptive behavior occurs during
academic activities conducted outside of a physical classroom, such as in on-line
instruction or during a field trip, the instructor may remove students from
participation in that activity.
Instructors should call Public Safety immediately if any of the following occur:
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A student threatens or intimidates faculty, staff, or other students
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A student engages in violent behavior
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Faculty suspect criminal activity
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A situation begins to escalate, such as a discussion turning into shouting
Any time a student is dismissed from class, the instructor will complete the Disruptive
Behavior Form (Academic Affairs Policy 113). Within five college instructional days of
the incident, the instructor and student will meet to discuss the disruptive behavior
and develop a corrective behavior to prevent future disruptions. (
A “college
instructional day” is a weekday when classes meet or final exams are scheduled.
)
The instructor will retain a copy of the form and submit a copy to the Department
Chair and to the student. If Public Safety was called to remove the student from
class, the instructor will also send a copy of the form to Public Safety. If the student
fails to meet with the instructor or refuses to sign the form, the instructor will note
this on the form and send it forward to the Department Chair five college
instructional days after the incident.
Five college instructional days after receiving the Disruptive Behavior Form, the
Department Chair will sign the form, deliver a copy to an Academic Dean on that
campus, and retain a copy. The Academic Dean will review the form and determine
if further disciplinary action is required as governed by Academic Affairs Policy 113
and/or by the Student Code of Conduct. Five college instructional days after
receiving the Disruptive Behavior Form, the Dean will sign the form and send a copy
