Student Behavior
What you need to know.
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
Code of Conduct
Judicial Process
Administrative Hearing – 95%
Judicial Board
Sanctions range from probation to
suspension
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.
Cleary Report Form
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
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
Classroom Behavior
Classroom Regulations
How to address disruption
Cell Phone
http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/1008.
html
Dissent, Disruption, Academic Freedom
http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/91109
.html
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
Honor Code
Talking about Honor Code. Taking a
strong stance
Proctoring of Exams
Explaining Collaboration
Honor Code
Critical Incident Response
Critical Incident Response
http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/91312
.html
Maroon Alert
www.emergency.msstate.edu
325-5555
Groupwise Messenger, text, loud speakers
Cell phone policy in classroom
University Response
Withdrawal and Readmission of Mentally-
Ill Students - OP 91.113
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.
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.
Student’s with Disabilities
“Reasonable Accommodation”
Not a free pass to act out
Legal rulings – if you treat them or afford
them accommodation
Behavioral Intervention Team
Virginia Tech
Out the Ordinary – Odd Behavior
Obvious Behavior
www.students.msstate.edu/bit
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
Example Behaviors
Stalking
Relationship Violence
Hazing/ Bullying
“Accidental” Overdoes, Self Medicating,
Sharing prescription medication not
prescribed
Harassment
The New face of Communication
Facebook/Myspace
Second Life
Email
Text Messages
Tips – Most Cheap
Org Charts
Websites
Handbooks
Flyers in Residence Halls/Around Campus
Emails
Reports
Letter to Faculty