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Resources for Handling Problems with Student Incivility

Office of Conflict Resoloution and Civic Responsibility

The Office of Conflict Resolution and Civic Responsibility is a resource to you in the uncommon event that student incivility becomes an issue. This office provides:

• Consultation services and conflict resolution through mediation and informal problem solving
• Coordination of campus resources and support services in the resolution of behavioral problems
• Interpretation of campus policies such as the smoking and alcohol policies
• Adjudication and resolution of formal student conduct complaints

The Vice Provost's office has issued a Classroom Safety Advisory on how to recognize and report classroom disruptions, and what resources are available to you as an instructor once you do so.

ITLAL

The Institute for Teaching, Learning, and Academic Leadership offers Consulting Services that are tailored to your request. We are always happy to speak with you about any issues or challenges you are having in the classroom, and can provide additional support in the form of classroom observations, mid-semester student focus groups, and information on effective teaching and classroom management techniques.

Campus Police

A Campus Police Crime Reporting form is available online, for either anonymous or identified reporting. In an emergency, call camplus police at: (518)442-3130, or dial 911 on campus from any phone.