Student Conduct & Concerns Kelly Oaks, Dean of Students.
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Transcript of Student Conduct & Concerns Kelly Oaks, Dean of Students.
Student Affairs Mission
• The Division of Student Affairs, as an integral contributor to the mission of UH Hilo, provides quality activities, programs and services that facilitate the academic success of students and cultivate their holistic development as citizens and leaders of diverse and global communities.
Dean of Student’s Role
Point of contact for student matters involving navigating the system, behavioral expectations, or issues of disruption or distress• Conduct Adjudication• Crisis Intervention & Response• Advocacy & Policy Interpretation• Intervention for Students of Concern• Missing Students & Student Death Notifications
Student Conduct Code
• Establishes behavioral expectations• Defines due process for handling violations• Identifies possible sanctions
Educational/Developmental Approach• Understand why behavior is unacceptable• Take responsibility• Learn from mistakes (and hopefully not repeat
them)
Distressed vs. Disruptive Students• Distressed Students: Students who are
experiencing emotional or psychological problems that are interfering with their ability to learn
• Disruptive Students: Students whose behavior makes teaching and learning difficult for others
Disruptive Behavior
Prevention: Establish & communication behavioral expectations – set boundaries• Respond immediately • If behavior continues, talk to student:• Explain why behavior is problematic• Remind student of any expectations/rules• Ask student explain the conduct• Listen; Refer if appropriate• Explain consequences for continued behavior• Document incident
• If behavior continues, contact Dean of Students• Emergencies: Campus Security (808-974-7911)
Distressed Students
• College transition is naturally stressful time• Traditional college age is onset for mental
health issues• More students coming to college with emotional
or mental health issues
DISTRESS SIGNS - ACADEMIC
• Repeated absences from class• Writing that suggests extreme violence,
emotional distress or is threatening• Pattern of missing assignments, exams, or
appointments• Quality or quantity of work deteriorates• Requests for exceptions/extensions• Extreme over use of tutoring services• Extreme responses to grades/critiques
DISTRESS SIGNS - PHYSICAL
• Marked deterioration of hygiene, appearance or dress
• Visible changes in weight• Smelling of alcohol or marijuana• Slurred, disjointed, or odd speech• Excessive fatigue, nodding out, or falling asleep
in library• Fidgeting, jumpy behaviors, shakiness
DISTRESS SIGNS - BEHAVIORAL• Threats to harm others or angry, or volatile
behavior• Repeated and/or frequent displays of bizarre or
unusual behavior• Angry outbursts, yelling, or extreme levels of
disruptive activity or conversations• Crying outbursts or extreme expresses of
hopelessness• Unusual levels of anxiety or irritability• Excessively demanding or needy behavior • Oversharing of personal or emotional issues
Care Team
Provides intervention services for students who are behaving in ways that:• Presents safety issues for the student or others• Hinders his/her ability to meet expected
conduct standards or meet academic requirements
• Displays behaviors that suggests severe emotional distress
Care Team Members
Team is comprised of representatives from:• Dean of Students• Residence Life • Counseling Services• Campus Security• Medical Services• Kilohana • Disability Services• Graduate Council
How to refer
Non-Urgent Concerns:• File report using online reporting form:
http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentofconcern/• Call or email Dean of Students• Contact Counseling Services
• When to Call Security: • Weapon is involved• Immediate or imminent physical danger• Threats of violence
Care Team Process
• We are not threat assessment• Conduct matters manage through conduct code• If not conduct, outreach to student• Connect to Resources• Monitor
Conclusion
• Students have rights and responsibilities• College is time of exploration but not a free
pass • Early intervention is key
Resources
• Dean of Students: 932-7472• Counseling Services: 932-7465• Campus Security: 974-7911• Refer a student to the Care team:
http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentofconcern/
• Anonymous reporting:
http://hilo.hawaii.edu/auxsvc/security/witness/