If you believe someone is posing a threat, call the Department of Public Safety at 911.
If you think a student needs counseling or other assistance – or you are not sure who to contact – call the Dean of Students Office at 966-4042.
You can also find detailed information about dealing with specific behaviors or potential problems at the following Web sites.
Disruptive/Dangerous Behavior
Campus Safety: Department of Public Safety (962-8100)
http://www.dps.unc.edu/
For news alerts and information about crime prevention, parking, pedestrian safety, bicycle registration, motorist assistance and campus safety policies.
Dangerous Student: Department of Public Safety (9-1-1)
http://deanofstudents.unc.edu/index.php/crisis-prevention-and-response-mainmenu-79.html
For strategies in responding to a student who appears to be dangerous until help arrives.
Disruptive Behavior/Crisis Intervention: Dean of Students Office (966-4042)
http://deanofstudents.unc.edu/index.php/crisis-prevention-and-response-mainmenu-79.html
For a clear definition of what constitutes disruptive behavior along with key strategies for addressing and responding to this type of behavior in the classroom. Also, for pointers about setting and expressing conduct expectations in the classroom.
Physical/Psychological Health
Counseling and Wellness Services (966-3658, 966-2281 after hours)
http://campushealth.unc.edu/
For information on preventative care, emotional disorders, drug or alcohol abuse and consultation services (part of Campus Health Services). Confidential consultations are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Medical Services: Campus Health Services (966-2281)
http://campushealth.unc.edu/
Care for injuries, acute or chronic medical conditions, consultation and medical testing.
Sexual Assault: Dean of Students Office (966-4042)
http://deanofstudents.unc.edu/index.php/educational-programming-mainmenu-82/47-sexual-assault.html
For help in dealing with a student who asks for assistance after being sexually assaulted.
Academic Integrity/Assistance
Academic Support: Academic Services (962-1046)
http://www.unc.edu/depts/acadserv/
For information about helping students strengthen their academic skills including academic advising, tutorial services, learning and writing centers, and working with students with disabilities.
Classroom Resources: Center for Faculty Excellence (966-1289)
http://cfe.unc.edu/
For resources and tools to help faculty with course management and instruction, curriculum development, and online teaching and learning assistance including the ITS classroom hotline, the Learning Center and Office of Undergraduate Research.
Students with Disabilities: Office of Disability Services (962-8300)
http://disabilityservices.unc.edu
For information about providing reasonable instructional accommodations for students with disabilities.
Understanding the Carolina Honor System: Dean of Students Office (966-4042)
http://honor.unc.edu/faculty/index.html
For information about what the Carolina Honor System entails, how to anticipate and avoid intellectual honesty problems in the classroom, ways to deal with student misconduct and how to report honor code violations.
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