1. Student Behavior
What you need to know.

2. Code of Conduct Rules that Govern All MSU Students
University Operating Policy
Covers Student Behavior
500 Students arrested every year
MSUPD, OCSD, SPD, MHP, Housing official, faculty, students, other
400 Code of Conduct violations

3. Code of Conduct Judicial Process Administrative Hearing – 95%
Judicial Board
Sanctions range from probation to suspension

4. Cleary Act www.msstate.edu/web/security.html Federal Law Crime Stats
Reports of Crime
murder/non-negligent manslaughter,
negligent manslaughter, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, liquor law violations, drug violations, weapons
report offenses that occur on-campus, in residence facilities, non-campus property and on public property.

5. Cleary Report Form

6. Reporting
Faculty and staff required to report things told to them or things they observe
No Confidentiality
Duty
Protected Classes – Counselor, minors?
Danger to themselves or others
What you are required to tell them? – Where to report crime, DOS, services

7. FERPA Federal Law protecting student records Health and Safety
Educational Interest
Verification of Identity
Parents – What to tell them?
Directory info
FEPRA Release
Exceptions – 17 and under - juveniles

8. Classroom Behavior Classroom Regulations How to address disruption
Cell Phone
Dissent, Disruption, Academic Freedom

9. Honor Code
“As a Mississippi State University student I will conduct myself with honor and integrity at all times. I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I accept the actions of those who do.”
Add to every Syllabus
Proactive as well as reactive
Added to offices and classrooms

10. Honor Code Talking about Honor Code. Taking a strong stance
Proctoring of Exams
Explaining Collaboration

11. Honor Code

12. Critical Incident Response
Maroon Alert
Groupwise Messenger, text, loud speakers
Cell phone policy in classroom

13. University Response
Withdrawal and Readmission of Mentally-Ill Students - OP
involuntary withdrawal
Engages in behavior which is imminently harmful either to himself/herself or to others
Is unable to meet reasonable institutional standards of conduct; and in which there is serious question about the student's appreciation of the nature and quality of the behavior(s) in question.

14. Withdrawal and Readmission
Withdrawals of mentally-ill students will be initiated on the recommendation of professional staff (physician, clinical psychologist, counseling psychologist, or other appropriate staff)
Readmission Reviews will draw upon resources outside the university for statements on treatment and prognosis, and will be considered by the case team involved.

15. Student’s with Disabilities
“Reasonable Accommodation”
Not a free pass to act out
Legal rulings – if you treat them or afford them accommodation

16. Behavioral Intervention Team
Virginia Tech
Out the Ordinary – Odd Behavior
Obvious Behavior

17. Example Behaviors Classroom Disruption Threatening Words or Actions
Writing conveying intentions to harm self or others
Observed self-injurious behavior – cutting, burning
Suicidality – including threats, gestures
Paranoia

18. Example Behaviors Stalking Relationship Violence Hazing/ Bullying
“Accidental” Overdoes, Self Medicating, Sharing prescription medication not prescribed
Harassment

19. The New face of Communication
Facebook/Myspace
Second Life
Text Messages

20. Tips – Most Cheap Org Charts Websites Handbooks
Flyers in Residence Halls/Around Campus s
Reports
Letter to Faculty