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Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n

INSTRUCTORS:<\/p>\n

Professors, Program Chair\/Directors, and Academic Deans have oversight for classroom conduct. According to the University Catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Enrollment in a class may be terminated by an administrative withdrawal due to unsatisfactory conduct in the class; disrespect of an instructor, faculty member, administrator, or staff member; academic dishonesty; judicial misconduct; or sanctions.<\/p>\n

FORMAL NOTIFICATION(S)<\/p>\n

A faculty member who wishes to request that a student(s) be administratively withdrawn should inform the department chairperson, support the request with evidence that the student(s) was warned either in writing or verbally and notify the Office of Academic Advising. The Office of Academic Advising will process the Administrative Withdrawal and notify the student in writing. All refund and financial aid policies apply.<\/p>\n

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT REFERRAL(S)<\/p>\n

Classroom conduct may be referred, investigated, and addressed under the Code of Student Conduct<\/a> when the alleged behavior is significantly pervasive and\/or severe such that it limits an individual\u2019s ability to participate in educational programs at the University and constitutes a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Classroom conduct may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator when the alleged behavior may constitute a violation of the University\u2019s Sexual Misconduct Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Intervention Steps<\/h3>\n

The instructor is strongly encouraged to notify the student privately and firmly that the behavior is concerning. Putting the student “on notice” may often result in the deescalation of the problematic behavior. There are two related steps toward addressing the problematic behavior:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Verbal & Written Warning(s)<\/em><\/p>\n

The student should be informed that the behavior they are engaged in is disruptive to the learning environment. Be specific, give dates and observed examples. Explain to the student that if the behavior continues they may be administratively withdrawn from the course resulting in a “W” on the transcript. A written follow-up by email to the student–copying the department\/program chair–should be sent summarizing the discussion, the expectations for corrective behavior(s), and the consequences if the behavior is not corrected.<\/p>\n

Documenting the Incident with Evidence<\/em><\/p>\n

We recommend that instructors file an initial report of the incident and early corrective interventions via Maxient Form<\/a> (be ready to also submit all evidence and correspondence if you decide to file an incident report)<\/strong>. Evidence is helpful:<\/p>\n