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Student Discipline

Larr rry Resendez, D Dean o

• f Student S

Services Em Emily B Bill, Psychology Faculty

Introduction

The Los Angeles Community College District’s faculty, staff and administration are committed to maintaining an optimal learning environment for students. The LACCD expects that students will conduct themselves in a manner which reflects their awareness of common standards of decency and the rights of

• thers. Interference with the District’s mission or objectives shall be cause for

disciplinary action.

Rules, Regulations and the Law

Students should respect and obey civil and criminal laws, and they shall be subject to legal penalties for violation of laws of the city, county, state and nation. Student conduct in all of the LACCD must conform to District and college rules and regulations.

LACCD Board Rules

Board Rule 9803, Standards of Student Conduct Board Rule 91101, Student Discipline Procedures These standards apply to all students on campus or on other college property

• r while students are attending any college-sponsored classes, activities or
• events. Select forms of disciplinary action appropriate to the misconduct, as

defined by the violation of the Standards of Student Conduct, Board Rule 9803, may be enforced by faculty. More severe disciplinary action must be instituted by the Vice President of Student Services or a designee.

Syllabus Statement

• Please incorporate a Syllabus Statement that addresses student conduct

expectations.

• “Student conduct in all of the Los Angeles Community Colleges must

conform to District and college rules and regulations. Violations of such rules are subject to disciplinary action. Students are expected to adhere to the Standards of Student Conduct as outlined in the LAMC catalog (pgs. 35- 37).”

Board Rule 9803 – Standards of Student Conduct

Possible Violations: LAMC Catalog pgs. 35-37 Violations of Standards of Student Conduct

Faculty Handbook for Student Discipline

Insert Faculty Handbook.

Methods of Intervention

Classroom Management – all faculty are encouraged to use good judgement and discretion when addressing student conduct matters. There are times in which the faculty member can informally resolve a conduct matter simply by reminding the student of the expectations that are delineated in the Student Code of Conduct. In these instances, faculty are encouraged to document the student behavior along with the steps that were taken to informally resolve the matter.

*Informal r resolution DOES NOT r require a report to t the Office o

• f Student Discipline

although a S Student Discipline Referr rral can b be s submitted to record t the incident and a actions that were taken to resolve the issue

Methods of Intervention (Continued)

Direct Student Discipline Referral There will be occasions in which student behavior may require more formal intervention (e.g., repeated disruptive behavior that the faculty member is unable to resolve informally). There may be occasions, as well, in which student conduct is such that the faculty member elects to remove the student from 1-2 class sessions. In these instances, faculty should consult with the Department Chair and/or Department Dean AND a Student Discipline Referral should be completed and sent to the Office of Student Discipline.

Methods of Intervention (Continued)

Crisis Referral When there has been an alleged violation of the Standards of Student Conduct that potentially threatens the lives, property or maintenance of order, campus law enforcement should be notified immediately. Campus Security will investigate and issue a Campus Incident Report if appropriate. A copy of the report will be sent to the Office of Student Discipline and the designated Student Disciplinarian will follow-up within 1-2 working days to begin a Summary Investigation to determine if disciplinary action is warranted.

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behavior to Campus S s Security sh should also so n notify t their D Department C Chair, the Department D Dean and su submit a S Student Disc scipline Referral to the Office of S Student Disc

• scipline. These

se types s of i incidents a s are are re cross ss-reported t to the C Crisi sis s Awareness R ss Resp sponse se Team so so that sa safety planning c can b be d disc scusse ssed. http://www.lamissi ssion.edu/docs/ s/Crisi sisM sManagement.pdf

Disciplinary Actions

Warning – Notice to the student that continuation or repetition of specified conduct may be cause for further disciplinary action. Reprimand – Written reprimand for violation of specified rules. A reprimand serves to place on record that a student’s conduct in a specific instance does not meet the standards expected at the college. A student receiving a reprimand is notified that this is a warning that continued conduct of the type described in the reprimand may result in formal action against the student.

Disciplinary Action (Continued)

Disciplinary Probation – Exclusion from participation in privileges or extra- curricular college activities set forth in the notice of disciplinary probation for a specified period of time. The imposition of disciplinary probation involves notification in writing of the reason for disciplinary probation to the student(s)

• r president of the student organization involved.

Restitution – Reimbursement for damage or for misappropriation of property. Reimbursement may take the form of appropriate service to repair or

• therwise compensate for damage.

Disciplinary Action (Continued)

Summary Suspension – A Summary Suspension is for purposes of investigation. It is a means of relieving the tension of the student body or individual class due to a serious infraction of student behavior standards, removing a threat to the well-being

• f the students, or removing for the good order of the college a student or students

whose presence would prevent the continued normal conduct of the academic

• community. Summary Suspension is limited to that period of time necessary to insure

that the purposes of the Summary Suspension are accomplished, and in any case, no more than a maximum of 10 school days. Summary Suspension is a type of suspension other than that ordinarily invoked by the instructor in the classroom. The College President, appropriate administrator, or other staff member designated by the President may summarily suspend a student when it is deemed necessary for the safety and welfare of the college.

Disciplinary Action (Continued)

Disciplinary Suspension – follows a hearing based on due process of law. It shall be invoked by the College President, appropriate administrator, or other staff member designated by the President, upon students for misconduct when other corrective measures have failed or when the seriousness of the situation warrants such action. Expulsion – an expulsion is a long-term or permanent denial of all campus privileges including class attendance. The President of the college and/or the Board of Trustees may expel a student who has been convicted of a crime arising out of a campus disturbance or, after a hearing by a campus body, has been found to have willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the campus. The President shall submit periodic reports on all expulsion cases to the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees.

Faculty Response to Student Conduct Issue

• Removal by Instructor – An instructor may remove a student from his/her

class for the day of the incident and the next class meeting. During this period of removal, a Summary Investigation should take place to determine any further disciplinary action (including an extended suspension). Any classes missed during this process will be considered excused absences. In the event that a student is removed from class, the Department Chair and Department Dean should be notified AND a Student Discipline Referral should be submitted.

Student Discipline Referral

Student Discipline Referral Form

Student Discipline Flow Chart

Student Discipline Flow Chart

Academic Dishonesty and Follow-Up

• Plagiarism Tools and Resources
• Plagiarism Flowchart (link)
• Faculty Use
• Conceptualizes severity
• Guides intervention/action
• Student Use
• Preventative (use in class and/or in Canvas)
• Post-incident coaching tool

Academic Dishonesty and Follow-Up

(Credit: Thevisualcommunicationguy.com, 2014)

Academic Dishonesty and Follow-Up

(Credit: Thevisualcommunicationguy.com, 2014)

Academic Dishonesty and Follow-Up

• Plagiarism Tools and Resources
• Plagiarism Tutorial and Quiz (link)
• Potential requirement for re-write
• Student benefit
• Serves as documentation

Academic Dishonesty and Follow-Up

• Plagiarism & Disciplinary Action
• “Aggressive” incidents
• E.g. Identity Theft
• Immediate referral to Office of Student Discipline
• Coaching
• “Minor” incidents
• E.g. Mosaic
• Coaching
• Consider referral form to Office of Student Discipline - check “no” follow up requested

Responding to Students in Distress

• Your willingness to respond to students in distress will undoubtedly be

influenced by your personal style and your particular beliefs about limits of responsibility for helping students mature, both emotionally and

• intellectually. Some students may be more open to assistance than others. In

addition, factors such as class size or the nature of your relationship with the student may also have an impact on the type of interactions you will have with them. It is important to be realistic about what you can offer when making a decision about how you can help a student.

What Constitutes a Crisis?

• A crisis is a situation in which an individual’s usual style of coping is no

longer effective. For some, as emotions intensify, coping becomes less effective which can result in heightened emotional vulnerability

Signs of a Mental Health Crisis

• Suicidal statements or suicide attempts
• Written of verbal threats
• Extreme anxiety resulting in panic reactions
• Inability to communicate (e.g., garbled or slurred speech, disjointed thoughts)
• Loss of contact with reality (e.g., seeing or hearing things that are not there;

expressing beliefs or actions that appear to be out of touch with reality)

• Highly disruptive behavior (e.g., hostility, aggression, violence)

Signs Indicating Concern

• Changes in academic performance
• Attendance problems
• Depressed or lethargic mood
• Hyperactivity and/or rapid speech
• Social withdrawal
• Marked change in personal dress and/or hygiene
• Changes in eating and/or sleeping routines
• Repeatedly falling asleep in class

Signs Indicating Concern (Continued~)

• Requests for special consideration, especially if the student is uncomfortable

talking about the circumstances prompting the request

• New or recurrent behavior that pushes the limits of decorum and that

interferes with the effective management of your class

• Unusual or exaggerated emotional response to events

Safety First

• The welfare of the student and the campus community is always the top

priority when a student displays threatening or potentially violent behavior.

See Something, Say Something, Do Something!

• Coordinated professional help and follow-up care is the most effective

means of preventing suicide and violence. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS!

• If you experience significant uneasy feelings related to a student, consult

with your supervisor, Department Chair/Dean or a member of the Crisis Awareness Response Team (CART) http://www.lamission.edu/docs/CrisisManagement.pdf

Self-Care

• Dealing with students in distress can be a stressful and taxing experience. Be

sure to take care of yourself, too. Seek support from colleagues and

• supervisors. It may also be helpful to talk with a professional counselor

through your EAP.