Responding to Student Behavioral Concerns Christine Reed Davis, Dean of Students Thursday, August 11, 2014 New Faculty Orientation
Dean of Students Office Who are we, and what do we do?
Polices Related to Student Behavior
Code of Student Responsibility - University Policy Applies to every student who has accepted admission - Governs student behavioral conduct inside and outside of classroom - Can be applied to off campus behavior - Overseen by Office of Student Conduct - Behaviors reported via online submission: * incidentreport.uncc.edu * by University Police, faculty, staff, other students - Attorney/Non-Attorney Advocate rights - Records protected by FERPA University Policies
Code of Student Responsibility - If a student has displayed behavior you suspect is a violation: * contact our office to discuss; and/or * submit online incident report incidentreport.uncc.edu - If the behavior is an immediate threat, call Campus Police at A staff member from the Dean of Students Office may contact you for additional information about the incident - Based upon information gathered, we will determine if a violation occurred and how to proceed - Educational conversation vs. conduct
Code of Academic Integrity - University Policy Governs academic coursework - Overseen by Academic Affairs *Dr. Rick Lejk, Chair of Academic Integrity Board - Record keeping maintained by Dean of Students Office (DSO) *faculty contact DSO to inquire about priors - Adjudication options: * Settlement Form * Academic Integrity Board University Policies
Code of Academic Integrity - If you suspect a student has committed a violation: * call the Dean of Students Office for prior history - If no prior, and penalty is less than FX, SU or EX * proceed with offer of a Settlement Form * one per student for entire academic career! * student must sign in agreement * student can request AI Board - If prior, or penalty sought is FX, SU or EX * refer to Dr. Lejk for AI Board * faculty member will be required to provide information in front of the Board
Procedure for Addressing Concerning Behavior
Campus Behavioral Intervention Team - “Niner Care Team” - Multi-divisional committee to address behaviors of concern and develop intervention plans *Dean of Students Office *Legal Affairs *Police and Public Safety *Counseling Center *Human Resources *Academic Affairs - Involuntary Protective Withdrawal Policy - Report an incident via incidentreport.uncc.edu or calling Dean of Students or PPS -Website resource:
Campus Behavioral Intervention Team - Options if a student is exhibiting behaviors that are concerning to you: * Call the Dean of Students Office to consult * Call the Counseling Center to consult *Report an incident via incidentreport.uncc.edu * If an immediate threat call Campus Police - A Dean of Students staff member will reach out to you for further information and determine how to proceed
Questions?
217 King Bldg dso.uncc.edu