Most first time offenders are given a verbal warning, second time offenders are given a written reprimand. Some more serious offenders might get suspended on their first offence. Some cases do require immediate action. The office of the disciplinarian has positive results, said Penchansky. However, many teachers do not report incidents that the disciplinarian should evaluate, said Penchansky.
Teachers seem to be resistant to reporting difficult students to the disciplinarian.
The office of the disciplinarian is working on ways to prevent students from arriving to their office at all. Penchansky and her team are working with the college ombudsperson and the college police.