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Intervention and Risk Assessment described below establish a fact-based investigative and analytical process for intervening with and assessing the risk presented by students who: (i) pose a credible substantial risk of harm to individuals within Illinois Tech or to the Illinois Tech community as a whole; or (ii) substantially impede the lawful activities, the educational process, or the proper activities or functions of other members of the Illinois Tech community. Student conduct, judicial, academic or other proceedings may continue even when a student is subject to an intervention or involuntary withdrawal pursuant to this policy.
3. Interim Safety Intervention or Involuntary Withdrawal. If safety is an immediate concern, Illinois Tech is permitted and has the authority to take interim action to protect the well-being of all members of its community, including contacting Public Safety. By interim involuntary withdrawal, Illinois Tech may remove a student from any or all Illinois Tech premises when, in the professional judgment of the Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students or designee, after considering the reasonably available information, a credible substantial threat of immediate harm to an individual or the Illinois Tech community is perceived to exist. Interim involuntary withdrawal is a preliminary action taken to protect the health and safety of the Illinois Tech community, and is not a penalty.
A student withdrawn on an interim basis shall be given an opportunity to appear personally before the Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students or designee within two (2) business days from the effective date of the interim involuntary withdrawal, in order to discuss the reliability of the information concerning the student’s behavior. Following this meeting, the Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students or designee for the campus may either continue or cancel the interim involuntary withdrawal.
If the interim involuntary withdrawal is cancelled, the procedures described in this policy regarding Safety Intervention and Involuntary Withdrawal may still proceed. An interim involuntary withdrawal may remain in effect until a final decision is made pursuant to the procedures outlined in this policy.
4. Threat Assessment and Safety Committee. The CST assists in evaluating whether students meet the criteria for Safety Intervention and/or Involuntary Withdrawal. The CST will generally include representatives from the offices of Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Disability Resources, General Counsel, Human Resources, Public Safety, Residence Life, Student Health and Wellness Center as well as a member of the faculty. Other members may be added in the discretion of the Provost or Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students. The composition of the team for a particular case will depend upon the specific circumstances; however, the participation of an appropriate healthcare professional, and Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students or designee is required in any review.
5. Safety Intervention and Involuntary Withdrawal Process. Any member of the Illinois Tech community who has reason to believe that a student poses a violent threat or a threat to public safety should contact the Public Safety office or the local police department.
Any member of the Illinois Tech community who has reason to believe that a student poses a credible substantial risk of harm to the Illinois Tech community and thus may meet the criteria for Safety Intervention and/or Involuntary Withdrawal may contact the Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students or designee who will conduct an informal review of the information presented. All reports made pursuant to this policy will be handled in a confidential manner, with information released only on a need-to-know basis in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Upon completion of the informal review, the Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students or designee may recommend that a student be subject to a safety intervention or involuntary withdrawal for reasons under the criteria set forth in Section 2 above. In determining whether the student presents a credible substantial risk of harm to the Illinois Tech community, the Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students or designee will make an individualized assessment based on a reasonable judgment that relies upon current medical or other specialized knowledge or the best available evidence to ascertain: (i) the nature, duration, and severity of the risk; (ii) the probability that potential injury and/or harm will occur; (iii) whether the student substantially impeded the educational process or functions of other members of the Illinois Tech community; and (iv) whether reasonable modifications of policies, practices or procedures
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