Helping Distressed or Distressing Students

University Counseling Center (UCC)

Mandated Risk Assessment

When concerned about the safety of a student or the safety of others because of the student's behavior:

Call UCC or the Dean of Students office for guidance

We recommend you consult with the Dean office or the Chair of your Department - it's best to have them make the referral or minimally support you requiring the mandated risk assessment.

Tell student he/she must meet one time with UCC for an evaluation before returning to class, lab, or project, etc.

Call UCC to set up an appointment (with the student there or check with UCC before mandating the student.)

Give information to the UCC Administrator about why the evaluation is taking place.

Escort with security if the student presents an immediate risk to self or others.

Unresolved Discipline Issues:
You can and should take disciplinary action with respect to the student. Contac the Office of the Dean of Students for advice. The Dean's Office can contact other professors to find out if there is a broader problem. Often, what is perceived as a psychological problem is a discipline issue.