EKU Faculty/Staff 911 Guide
                  
Students in Distress

The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, in collaboration with the Provost’s Office, Teaching and Learning Center and the Division of Student Affairs, has developed this informational guide as a means to assist faculty, staff and the University community when dealing with troubled students.
Students with Disruptive Behavior

The Faculty Handbook and the "EKU Red Sheet" developed by Student Rights and Responsibilities outlines the Rules of Conduct regarding students with disruptive behavior.
Website:
Handbooks : Dealing with Disruptive Behavior

Emergency
EKU Police Department Dial 911

Non Emergency

  • EKU Police x2-2821
  • Student Rights and Responsibilities x2-1500
  • Counseling Center x2-1303
  • Student Health Services x2-1761
  • Services for Individuals with Disabilities x2-2933
  • University Housing x2-1515
  • Equal Opportunity Office x2-8020

If you are dealing with students in difficulty:

  • Be aware of the location of the nearest telephone, whether it is within the building or a personal cell phone.
  • If the student is a threat to others, contact 911 or EKU Police immediately and complete an incident report for the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
  • If the student is causing a classroom disruption, but not a threat to others, discuss with the student individually and complete an incident report for the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
  • You may always ask the disruptive student to leave the classroom.
    If in doubt, always call the EKU Police Department

 

Disruptive Conduct

  • An act which impairs/interferes with or obstructs the orderly conduct, processes, and functions of the University or any part thereof.
  • An act which deliberately interferes with the academic freedom or the freedom of speech of any member or guest of the University community.
  • A false report of an explosive or incendiary device which constitutes a threat or bomb scare.
  • Conduct which is lewd or indecent.
  • Breach of Peace: an act which aides, abets or procures another person to breach the peace on the University premises or at University sponsored-related functions.
  • Failure to comply with oral or written instruction from duly authorized University officials acting within the scope of their job duties or law enforcement officers acting in the performance of their duties, including failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so.

Personal Abuse

  • Verbal or written abuse of any person including lewd, indecent, or obscene expressions of conduct.
  • Physical abuse or threat of physical abuse to any person.
  • Harassment: defined as behavior including written or electronic communication such as AOL IM, Facebook, MySpace or other social networking sites, etc...directed at a member of the University community which is intended to and would cause severe emotional distress, intimidation or coercion to a reasonable person in the victim's position.
  • Failure to respect the privacy of other individuals.