TMCC Dealing with Disruptive Students Manual

TMCC  Dealing with Disruptive Students Page | 8 January 6, 2017 TMCC is an EEO/AA institution. See http://eeo.tmcc.edu for more information. College Resources Student Life and Development Office The Student Life and Development Office provides guidance to faculty and is available to consult regarding handling challenging or threatening students in the classroom. Remedies range from consultation with students to administering sanctions to students whose disruptive behavior violates the Code of Student Conduct. The procedure and sanctions are designed to guide and correct behavior while protecting the rights of all faculty, staff and students in the TMCC community. (775-673-7270 or studentconductoffice@tmcc.edu ) Counseling Center Counseling Center staff provides consultation and support for faculty/staff who are dealing with a disruptive and/or emotionally disturbed student. Psychologists and counselors can aid in the development of a more comprehensive understanding of the student’s problem behavior and in the design of effective intervention strategies. (775-673-7060 or counseling@tmcc.edu) University Police Services While not typically involved in most situations of disruptive student behavior, the University Police Services is often the primary source of immediate support when the disruptive student engages in threats or actions to harm her/himself or someone else. (9-1-1 or 775-334-2677 or police@tmcc.edu)