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- The instructor may warn the student that such behavior is unacceptable and, if such behavior continues, it may result in the student being directed to leave the classroom. The instructor is advised to make a written record of this incident for his/her personal records in the event further action is needed.
- If the instructor feels the behavior warrants prompt action and/or the behavior continues, the instructor must direct the student to leave the classroom immediately. If the student refuses to leave, the instructor should contact Public Safety at 256-4911. The instructor is required to make a written report of the incident and provide a copy of this report to the student, the department chair, the dean of the college where the course is held and the provost's office using the Classroom Behavior Report form.
- In the event the student is directed to leave the classroom, the instructor and student should attempt to resolve the issue prior to the next class meeting.
- If the issue cannot be resolved, then the matter must be referred to the department chair, who will meet with the student and instructor to facilitate a resolution. The department chair is required to make a written record of the meeting and provide copies to the instructor and student.
- If the issue is not resolved to both the instructor's and the student's satisfaction or the department chair believes that the student is in violation of the Student Code of Conduct or the disruptive behavior becomes a Level II situation, the chair must refer the matter to the Office of Community Standards. The dean of the college where the course is housed and the provost's office will also be notified when this occurs. This process must be conducted in a timely manner so the student does not miss more than one week of class.
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- The first course of action is to contact Public Safety (256-4911) to defuse the situation as necessary.
- All Level II violations must be referred to the Office of Community Standards using the Classroom Behavior Report form. The department chair, the dean of the college where the course is housed, and the provost's office will also be notified.
- The student will be notified in writing by the Office of Community Standards concerning violations of the Student Code of Conduct and will have a hearing opportunity before being sanctioned for misconduct. Once a decision is made, the following will be notified in writing of the decision: the student, the instructor, the department chair, the dean of the college where the course is housed, and the provost's office.
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