Group III & IV Behaviors

Vocational Behavior Enhancement

Purpose At the Perkins Center, we believe in the promotion of positive work and

social behaviors through the use of behavior management. Through vocational behavior enhancement, we seek to structure an

environment in which appropriate work and social behaviors are positively reinforced and inappropriate behaviors have fair and immediate consequences.

Expectations of Conduct The Perkins Center provides general supervision for students while on

campus grounds, while riding on Perkins Center vehicles, and during recreation events that occur off campus grounds.

There are many hours during the day when students will have unstructured time.

Students should be aware they are subject to all local, state, and federal laws when on campus grounds or while engaged in activities off campus grounds supervised by Perkins Center staff.

Expectations of Conduct

Students that knowingly help, fail to report, or act as lookouts for students breaking Center rules are considered equally responsible and shall be issued the same Group Behavior as those breaking the rules.

Conduct Standards Conduct standards are organized into four groups, with Group IV

behaviors being the least serious, and Group I behaviors being the most serious.

Consequences have been given for each group that cannot be deviated from in any way.

Each group behavior is noted for being either a Center Rule, a Work Behavior, and/or a Safety Issue.

Conduct Standards Center Rule

Being a part of this community, you need to respect its guidelines. Work Behavior

This behavior may prevent you from getting and keeping a job. Safety Issue

This behavior may be illegal or harm you, another person, or property.

Group III BehaviorsWould generally cause an employee to receive a verbal or written

warning

Group III Behavior #1 Group disturbance:

Loudly interrupting others, causing a disruption in an activity

Group III Behavior #2 Trespassing/loitering on private property being in an area where you do

not have written permission

This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

Group III Behavior #3 Horseplaying

Rough or reckless behavior presenting an increased risk for harm to persons or property.

This behavior is a safety issue.

Group III Behavior #4 Failure to follow the pass system and/or procedures.

This behavior is a safety issue.

Group III Behavior #5 Refusing/failure to comply with consequences of a Group Behavior. Immediately defying instructions given in a single event when it occurs

in an intervention, or Failing to follow instruction based upon a written agreement between a

staff person and the student. Includes consequent failed room checks.

This behavior is a center rule and work behavior.

Group III Behavior #6 Being verbally abusive, including unwanted sexual remarks.

This behavior is a work behavior.

Group III Behavior #7 Knowingly giving information which is intended to avoid consequences

of a behavioral intervention and/or causes a disruption in general function of services at the Center.

This behavior is a center rule and work behavior.

Group III Behavior #8 Playing in public any music with profane and/or violent lyrics and/or

material or viewing sexually explicit materials on Center computers or networks.

This behavior is a center rule and work behavior.

Group III Behavior #9 Failure to follow the dorm curfew rules

This behavior is a center rule.

Group III Behavior #10 Failure to follow the Center Student Vehicle procedures.

This behavior is a center rule and safety issue.

Group III Behavior #11 One (1) unexcused absence from any required class or activity.

(30 min or more than half of the activity)

This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

Group III Behavior #12 Making a statement to another student suggesting that self harm is

likely.

This behavior is a work behavior.

Group III Behavior #13 Four Group IV’s in 14 days.

This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

Group III Behavior #14 Engaging in consensual sexual fondling where the contact is made

outside of the clothing.

This behavior is a center rule, and during class time it would be a work behavior issue.

Group III Behavior #15 Windows open with heaters or air conditioners running.

This behavior is a center rule and safety issue.

Group III Consequences

1. Verbal explanation to the student about the behavior.2. Immediate demonstration of the appropriate behavior, and/or

correction of the inappropriate behavior, by the student.3. Loss of privilege status. 4. Restriction from the area where the behaviors took place until 6:00

AM the following day.5. Appropriate documentation on a Perkins Center Accident, Incident, or

Behavioral Report Form.

Group IV BehaviorsWould generally cause an employee to receive a verbal warning

Group IV Behavior #1 Operating a wheelchair, scooter, or other modes of transportation

faster than a normal walking pace; or running in the facility or on walkways.

This behavior is a safety issue.

Group IV Behavior #2 Using profanity.

Voiced, guestured, or signed

This behavior is a work behavior issue.

Group IV Behavior #3 Failure to produce nametag or other form of identification on person or

failure to confirm identity when asked.

This behavior is a center rule and safety issue.

Group IV Behavior #4 Playing radios, and/or televisions, or other devices loud during quiet

hours.

This behavior is a center rule.

Group IV Behavior #5 Failure to follow any Center Unit rules not directly covered under Group

(, II, and/or III behaviors; after orientation to the units (includes failed room check).

This behavior is a center rule.

Group IV Behavior #6 Engaging in consensual inappropriate sexual activity on campus not

covered under other behaviors. Public display of affection longer than 3 seconds.

This behavior is a center rule and work behavior issue.

Group IV Behavior #7 An unexcused tardy to any class or required activity.

29 minutes or less than half of appointment

This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

Group IV Behavior #8 Failure to follow Center dress code and work appropriate grooming and

hygiene instructions.

This behavior is a center rule, and during class time it is a work behavior issue.

Group IV Behavior #9 Littering

This behavior is a center rule and safety issue.

Group IV Behavior #10 Initiating and/or repeating rumors.

This behavior is a center rule and work behavior issue.

Group IV Behavior #11 Tobacco use in non-designated tobacco use areas.

This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

Group IV Consequences

1. Verbal explanation to the student about the behavior.2. Immediate demonstration of the appropriate behavior, and/or

correction of the inappropriate behavior, by the student.3. Appropriate documentation on a Perkins Center Accident, Incident, or

Behavioral Report Form.