DEALING WITH A DISTRESSED STUDENT
Any member of the UDC community may come into contact with a distressed student. Being aware of distress signals, methods of intervention, and sources of help for the student can help you to effectively address such situations. Here are some tips to prepare you to be a more effective helper.
DEALING WITH A DISRUPTIVE STUDENT
It can be hard to know how to best manage disruptive student behavior in the classroom. Here are some tips to help you more confidently, fairly, and safely address incidents of disruption in a manner that discourages future such behavior while retaining the dignity of the campus environment.
WHO DO I CALL?
Faculty and Staff Guide to Management of Mental Health & Safety Issues on Campus. Click here for more info.
Emergencies If you are currently experiencing a mental health emergency or are concerned about your own safety or the safety of someone else, please do not delay. Call 911 for immediate help.
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Confidentiality
Every student’s sense of privacy is important to us. For adult students (over 18), we do not release personal information without written consent, except in emergency situations where information is needed to protect health and safety.
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