1. Student Conduct & Concerns Kelly Oaks, Dean of Students

2. 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.

3. 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

4. Student Conduct Code Establishes behavioral expectations Defines due process for handling violations Identifies possible sanctions

5. Educational/Developmental Approach Understand why behavior is unacceptable Take responsibility Learn from mistakes (and hopefully not repeat them)

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Care Team Process We are not threat assessment Conduct matters manage through conduct code If not conduct, outreach to student Connect to Resources Monitor

16. Conclusion Students have rights and responsibilities College is time of exploration but not a free pass Early intervention is key

17. 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/