The behavior may stem from a conflict with the instructor, staff or another student, from the course itself, or personal problems that may be causing inappropriate behavior. Determine whether the disruptive behavior is in any way related to problems that the student is having in class or to other situational factors which the instructor may be able to directly affect. Very often a private conversation with the student can be more productive than a scolding or a warning in the presence of other students. Document the incident. Follow up with Security and take proactive measures for your safety.
Documentation needs to be objective.
Include date, time, location, and persons involved. If you make a subjective judgment about the behavior, substantiate it with objective and specific examples, using direct and accurate quotes and give an explanation of the context in which it was said. Submit your documentation to the Dean of Student Services and to your Department Chairperson. Disciplinary actions which the College may impose include a formal warning, probation, suspension and dismissal. An instructor referring a student for disciplinary action does so under the provisions of the Student Conduct Code.