Talk with other college staff to determine whether the student has a problem in other classes or other places on campus. Talk to the student's advisor. If possible, set up a conference. Decide whether it is necessary to begin a formal process. Inform the student of the process being implemented.
Instructors are often reluctant to involve others in a problem they feel it is their job to handle.
However, there may be several other people that are struggling with the same student and the same behavior. It is in the student's best interest to have the problem identified and resolved before it escalates into a major issue. Document - It is important to keep records of what has been done to solve the problem. Instructors should not hesitate to resolve problems early. They are often powerful change agents.