Disruptive or Harassing Student Behavior Sample Clauses
The "Disruptive or Harassing Student Behavior" clause defines the standards of conduct expected from students and outlines the consequences for engaging in behavior that disrupts the learning environment or harasses others. Typically, this clause applies to actions such as repeated interruptions during class, use of offensive language, or any conduct that creates a hostile atmosphere for peers or instructors. Its core function is to maintain a safe and respectful educational setting by providing clear guidelines and disciplinary measures for inappropriate behavior, thereby ensuring a positive and productive learning experience for all participants.
Disruptive or Harassing Student Behavior. The District shall take reasonable steps, including those set forth in this Article, to provide a workplace environment free from disruptive and/or harassing behavior by students. When a unit member has reported to the college administration through the student discipline referral form that a student is behaving in a disruptive or harassing manner:
a. The college administration shall begin an investigation within the timeframe specified in the Student Discipline process or within ten (10) working days, whichever is the shorter timeframe. Written confirmation that the investigation has started shall be provided to the unit member.
b. At the request of the unit member, the college administration shall include the Faculty Association (FA) President and/or college Grievance Officer in all communications from the District to the unit member that are made pursuant to this Article to the extent permitted by law.
c. The College administration shall notify the unit member in writing of the outcome of the investigation and any subsequent disciplinary process, to the extent permitted by law, including but not limited to information on any expectations or conditions of student behavior if the student is to return to class, the worksite, or the College. If the investigation and written notification are not completed within thirty (30) days of the report by the unit member, the College administration shall provide to the unit member a written report, containing information on the status of the investigation and anticipated timeline for resolution. Such reports shall continue to be provided to the unit member every thirty (30) days until the notification of outcome required by this Article is provided.
d. If, after the investigation and any subsequent Student Discipline process has been completed, the unit member continues to experience disruptive or harassing behavior by the student, the unit member shall notify the Student Discipline Officer (SDO), who shall take each of the following steps:
(1) Investigate the complaint consistent with paragraph 1 above.
(2) Arrange a meeting with the affected Faculty member and their appropriate Administrator to discuss reasonable solutions, other than or in addition to student discipline, which can be taken to address the Faculty member’s concerns. At the request of the Faculty member, the SDO will arrange for the meeting to be attended by the Faculty Association (FA) President and/or college Grievance Officer. This meeting shall ...
Disruptive or Harassing Student Behavior. The District shall take reasonable steps, including those set forth in this Article, to provide a workplace environment free from disruptive and/or harassing behavior by students. When a unit member has reported to the college administration through the student discipline referral form that a student is behaving in a disruptive or harassing manner:
a. The college administration shall begin an investigation within the timeframe specified in the Student Discipline process or within ten (10) working days, whichever is the shorter timeframe. Written confirmation that the investigation has started shall be provided to the unit member.
b. At the request of the unit member, the college administration shall include the Faculty Association (FA) President and/or college Grievance Officer in all communications from the District to the unit member that are made pursuant to this Article to the extent permitted by law.
c. The College administration shall notify the unit member in writing of the outcome of the investigation and any subsequent disciplinary process, to the extent permitted by law, including but not limited to information on any expectations or conditions of student behavior if the student is to return to class, the worksite, or the College. If the investigation and written notification are not completed within thirty