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HOW TO AVOID* LEGAL COUNSEL *(HAVING TO WORK WITH) . Most common reason you might have to do so: Students “Needy” Students “Disruptive” Students. The “needy” student. Provide only as much assistance as you deem appropriate for the curriculum.
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HOW TO AVOID* LEGAL COUNSEL *(HAVING TO WORK WITH) • Most common reason you might have to do so: Students “Needy” Students “Disruptive” Students
The “needy” student • Provide only as much assistance as you deem appropriate for the curriculum. • Direct them to other campus assistance – Academic Advisors, AARC, Student Support Services, etc. • Keep a log or notes of contacts with student, student’s requests, and assistance provided, in the event of student complaint.
The “disruptive” student Student classroom misconduct is a violation of the WKU Student Code of Conduct – Rights and Responsibilities” • Disrupting the Academic Process. Interference or disruptive activity which impedes, impairs or obstructs teaching…or other University missions, processes, functions…or which inhibits full exercise of rights by others. • Unruly Conduct. Disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent or obscene conduct or expression… • Harassment. Physical abuse, threatening, or intimidation of any person on University owned or controlled property or at University sponsored or supervised.
Best Practices? The Syllabus is critical… • Should clearly outline classroom conduct expectations. • Type / quality of course work expected (ex: typewritten, accepted electronically, etc.) • Conduct, attendance, participation expected Keep up with rolls and attendees – if someone is there who shouldn’t be follow up ASAP. Keep good notes and records of issues or contacts. Take other student complaints seriously; refer them to appropriate authorities (Campus Director, Dean of Student Life, EEO.)
Two more suggestions… • Parents This one is easy – don’t talk to them. Contact me or your DH. • Don’t hesitate to ask for help – no problem is “new.” • Department Head / Dean • Dean of Student Life- initiate student discipline process • Counseling Center – refer student to Center, or request assistance, advice for yourself • FaCET/ Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching - Consultations with individuals on issues in classroom instruction • Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management in Academic Affairs - also acts as Student Ombudsman. • Police – If you believe a student poses a threat to you or another student, faculty member, staff member, or thers. • General Counsel – if you just don’t know who to call!