Disruptive Student In Classroom

The following is an excerpt from the Montana State University-Bozeman Brochure 'Managing Disruptive Classroom Behavior' dated August 1995

By identifying your expectations and acknowledging the class's input / needs you are in the best possible position to deal with students who later engage in disruptive behavior. While confronting negative behavior during class is tempting, it seldom proves to be successful. It is suggested that you request the student's time after class. If you feel the situation warrants the presence of a third party, it would be appropriate to call upon a colleague or notify the (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs) to join you.

If you feel you have followed a reasonable route and the student will not comply, consider it a conduct matter and refer it to the (Associate Dean's Office 771-4422) . A "reasonable route" suggests that you (1) were initially clear about your classroom expectations, and (2) had confronted the student behavior, allowed a response, and restated your expectations. In the event of recurrence, you may inform the student that he/she cannot return to class and that the (Associate Dean's Office) will be notified (you may request that the student(s) go directly to the Associate Dean's Office to expedite the process).

The Associate Dean does request a brief written statement from the instructor describing the incident(s) and any action taken or recommended.

Faculty sometimes fail to report alleged acts of academic dishonesty or disruptive classroom behavior because they fear being sued. These fears are not supported by the evidence.

In summary, be thoughtful and direct in communicating your classroom expectations; be open to adjustments based on student input; confront individuals and groups in an appropriate fashion; and use the (College) conduct system if it is warranted.

Medical Emergency or Health Hazard

  Person Identifying Situation

2. Dial 911 if emergency

3. Be available to provide information to police, ambulance, fire and to administration

4. Look for emergency medical identification tag

5. Question witnesses and give all information to paramedics

6. MINOR EMERGENCY

7. SERIOUS EMERGENCY

8. CHEMICAL LEAK OR SPILL

10. Assist city/county personnel

  Crisis Management Team

11. Assess situation

12. Set up crisis command center

13. Arrange for temporary accommodations, relocation, quarantine

14. Prepare for appropriate communication

Violent Crime or Behavior

Crime Is In Progress

  Person Identifying Situation

2. Call 911 as soon as possible

3. Move to a safe environment

4. Notify administration

6. Secure the area / move to a safe environment

  Crisis Management Team

8. Set up crisis command center if required

9. Arrange counseling or victim services

Discovery Of Violent Crime (After The Fact)

  Person Discovering The Situation

2. Go to a safe place and wait for police

3. Notify administration, if possible

4. Report anything noted of relevance

7. Assist police

  Crisis Management Team

9. Arrange for counseling or victim services

10. Prepare media releases / responses

11. Notify family if required

12. Arrange memorial services if required

13. Send a Campus representative to funeral if required

14. Facilitate refunds if required

Riot or Demonstration

  Person Identifying Situation

2. Dial 0 to contact Administration and/or dial 911

3. Move to a safe environment

5. Notify Crisis Management Team

  Crisis Management Team

See two-part script starting below 'Asking demonstrators to vacate'

6. Arrange for a photographer to provide identity of demonstrators

7. Initiate communication plans

8. Set up crisis command center if required

9. Arrange counseling or victim services for victims

10. Coordinate media communications

Faculty: Read the following script, a directive to immediately terminate demonstration
Part 1 of 2

Identify Yourself

You have the opportunity to discuss your grievances in the manner appropriate to Montana State University.

Accordingly, you are directed to terminate this demonstration. If you have not done so within 15 minutes I will, under the authority of the Commissioner of Higher Education and the Board of Regents, take whatever measures are necessary to restore order - including calling for police assistance. Any student who continues to participate in this demonstration is subject to possible arrest and will also be subject to suspension.

Faculty: After 15 minutes passes, read the following:
Part 2 of 2

Identify Yourself

The police will now be called to assist in dispersing this assembly. Those who fail to leave immediately will be subject to arrest.

Off-Campus Accident Involving Students or Staff

i.e. car accident; incident during professional travel

1. Notify a member of the Crisis Management Team

2. Crisis Management Team will contact required personnel

3. Prepare press release if required

4. Arrange counseling if required

5. Arrange memorial service if required

6. Identify member of Campus community to attend funeral if required

7. Assist family with belongings, insurance and benefits if required

Environmental or Natural Disasters

  Person Identifying Situation

3. Call Fire Department, if necessary

4. Call Police Department, if necessary

5. Oversee campus evacuation

  Crisis Management Team

7. Notify McLaughlin Center - UGF, if necessary PH: 791-5252 or 761-8210

8. Prepare press release

9. Provide emergency funds as required

Bomb Threat

  Person Identifying Situation

4. Immediately dial 911 from another phone

5. Notify administration

6. Evacuate the building

7. Assist handicapped in exiting the building

  Crisis Management Team

9. Follow evacuation procedures

10. Do not handle the object

Bomb Threat Interview Form

2. Immediately dial 911 from another phone

Anyone receiving a phone call bomb threat should ask:

2. Where is the bomb located?

3. What kind of bomb is it?

4. What does it look like?

5. Why did you place the bomb?

Keep talking to the caller as long as possible and record the following:

7. Origin of call

8. Age and sex of caller

9. Speech pattern, accent, possible nationality, etc.

10. Emotional state of the caller

11. Background noise

After caller disconnects DO NOT HANG UP THE PHONE

Emergency Phone Number

Evacuation Checklist

In the rare event an alternate site is needed, a phone call MUST be made to alert people in the alternate facility. University of Great Falls: McLaughlin Center PH: 791-5252 OR 761-8210

The need for the building evacuation will be obvious in the presence of fire and/or toxic substances. Other situations such as a bomb threat may not be as clear cut. Be vigilant and prepared to respond to the evacuation order. The order can come in a variety of ways.

1. Relay dismissal or evacuation instructions to every classroom, office and area by the most rapid and efficient means.

2. Know and review the evacuation plan for this building to assure it will be followed.

3. Designated personnel will inspect the entire structure once dismissal is completed to assure the building is empty and any precautions dictated by the fire plan or other specific disaster plans are taken.

4. The Dean may request assistance of external authorities to minimize hazards, reduce congestion, or provide transportation.

5. Be attentive for directions.

6. Be aware of the situation outside.

7. Evacuate upwind or crosswind away from smoke.

8. Report immediately to your designated assembly area.

9. Faculty and work center supervisors take roll quickly to account for all personnel.

10. Report personnel status.

11. The Dean or their designee will contact media.

Specific Evacuation Areas: Maps Are Posted

• Business/Technology Classroom Wing: South or west door to parking lot or open field
• Health Sciences Downstairs: North door to north parking lot
• Health Sciences, General Education and Nursing Upstairs : North door to north parking lot
• IT / Print Center / Student Services / Fire Services : South entrances, across drive to parking lot
• Library / Front Office : East door, across driveway to east parking lot

Classroom Evacuation

The fire alarm is a signal to vacate the building. Lights attached to audible signals will help notify the hearing impaired.

Evacuation maps are posted in each of the classrooms and office areas. Please assist any disabled persons in evacuating the area.

Faculty: If advised by person in charge, stay in your room, take roll immediately - keep class roster at hand ...

1. Take protective action if building is threatened.

• Stay away from windows and outside walls.
• Take shelter under desks, tables, and heavy furniture.
• Move from under light fixtures and other suspended objects.

2. Shut off any electrical or gas appliances.

3. Be alert to developing threats such as broken water pipes or electrical wires.

4. Be prepared to evacuate, follow fire drill plan.

5. If advised to evacuate, follow fire drill plan - keep class roster at hand to account for students.