Faculty & Staff Support

Red Folder

Recognizing & Responding to Students of Concern

Mild/Low Behavioral Concerns

Causing Discomfort or Annoyance
Mild Classroom Disruption (talking loudly, interrupting, asking a lot of questions
Disrespectful/Rude
Standing w/in personal space boundaries
Talking off topic & not related to class
Poor academic & classroom performance
Answering phone, texting on computer in class
Threatening to speak to supervisors or chair
Absences

Classroom Management & Addressing Low-Level Situations

Identify the best time & address individually with the student
Reestablish expectations, communicate clearly, provide resource referrals as appropriate

Primary Resource:

Supervisor or Department Chair

Distress

Emotionally Troubled
Depressed
Anxious
Not coping/adapting
Situational Stressors
Traumatic events
Excessive Absenteeism
Changes in hygiene, sleeping, inattentive, crying
Injury or Illness for more than a week
Changes in academic performance, attendance, transportation
Observed self-injurious behavior (cutting, burning, eating disorders

Conversation & Resource referrals

Identify the best time & talk with the student individually to assess the situation and offer resources
Submit an online report at www.ttu.edu/studentsofconcern

Primary Resource:

Student Counseling Center – (806) 742.3674

Office of the Dean of Students (806) 742.2984

Disruption

Disruption of educational process
Violation of rules
Vague and indirect threats
Substance misuse and abuse
Refusing to leave or cooperate
Destruction of property
Not complying with instructions
Escalating mild/low-level behaviors

Documentation, Reporting & Accountability

Communicate expectations early (Syllabus, Code of Conduct
Document what occurred
Report online to the Office of Student Conduct

Primary Resource:

Office of Student Conduct (806) 742.1714

Threats/Violence

Threats to self
Threats to others
Violent/aggressive behavior
Mention of weapons or violence to solve problems
Writing/online posting that convey intention to harm self or others
Unable to care of self
Profoundly disturbed, detached view of reality
Deficient in skills that regulate emotion/behavior

Report & Seek Assistance

If immediate danger:

Call Police (911)
Address the immediate concern by protecting self and others, clearing or locking down location

If not immediate danger:

Assist student in seeking help
Document what occurred
Report to police and submit online report at www.studentsofconcern

Primary Resource:

Texas Tech Police Department (806) 742.3931

Office of the Dean of Students (806) 742.2984

Other Reporting

Upon notice of these situations, a report is required to the appropriate unit:

Sexual Assault & Sexual Violence -Title IX Administrator (806) 742.7233
Discriminatory or Sexual Harassment -Title IX Administrator (806) 742.7233
Criminal Activity on or adjacent to Campus- Texas Tech Police (806) 742.3931
Missing Students-Texas Tech Police Department (806) 742.3931

When in doubt.. Report!

When in doubt .. report a concern at the link below or call (806) 742.2984.

Students of Concern Report

Resources

Below is a listing of resources/support options for faculty and staff.

Student Academic Resources	Absences	Dropping a Course
Withdrawal from the University	Incompletes	Academic Integrity
Emergency Alerts	TTU Human Resources	Operating Policies and Procedures

QPR-Question, Persuade, Refer

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training provides the life saving skills necessary to effectively and directly ask someone if they are suicidal, persuade them to get help and refer them to the appropriate professional.

Contact: Student Counseling Center (806) 742-3674

University Student Housing

Residence Life Staff on duty 24/7 to assist residence hall students.

Contact USH Residence Life Staff (806) 742-4996

Reporting Options

Toward the maintenance of a caring, inclusive, and safe community, TTU offers Raiders Report, our online reporting system to help students, faculty, staff, families, and friends submit reports detailing observed or known concerns.