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Student Conduct & Title IX Office

The Student Conduct and Title IX Office at San Antonio College will continue to support students, faculty, and staff, despite the campus closure. We are available via email and phone to assist faculty

and staff navigate any student concerns.

Students are still expected to adhere to all Alamo College Board Policies, which includes the Student Code of Conduct. The Student Code of Conduct outlines

expectations, rights, and responsibilities of students attending the Alamo College District.

Our office frequently receives reports surrounding issues of civility. Even with online courses, students are still expected to maintain a level of

respect with their faculty member and their classmates.

Civility issues can look slightly different when facilitating an online course. It can possibly look like the following:

• Failing to mute computer or silence phone during class lectures

• Arguing with faculty or another student during class discussion

• Sending email communication that is threatening, hostile, and uses profanity

• Disrupting the class lecture by constantly getting up/taking breaks outside of those scheduled or communicated by faculty

• Student not managing background noise (e.g.., TV, family, phone, and noisy pets)

Title IX – Sexual Misconduct

Some helpful Tips to encourage civility:• Be clear and communicate expectations for your students.• Create some ground rules for class discussions and lead by example.• Address negative behavior immediately or within the same class

period. • As the faculty member, make the first attempt at addressing negative

behavior. If unable to resolve at the class level, then refer to the Student Conduct office for additional support.

Strategies of Behavior Intervention (SOBI)

The SOBI Team promotes student well-being and successful academic experiences through an active process of assessment and intervention.

This addresses concerning behavior that may interfere with their academic progress and/or negatively impact the academic environment.

Strategies of Behavioral Intervention (SOBI)

Strategies of Behavior Intervention (SOBI)

The lack of in-class interactions can pose a challenge for some faculty in assessing the needs or behavior of their students. Some changes in behavior can be subtle or drastic.

Some behaviors to look for:

Strategies of Behavior Intervention (SOBI)

• Excessive absences with no communication prior to or after the missed class

• Declining or failing grades in the course

• Lack of engagement during class or appears to be distracted

• Argumentative, hostile, and/or drastic mood swings duringclass or from one class meeting to the next

• Self-reports mental health issues either verbally or in email communication

When reporting, how can I tell the difference between a

Non-Academic Misconduct (NAM) and a SOBI?

Non-Academic Misconduct (NAM)

• During class you discuss a graded assignment. A student interrupts you and argues that they do not agree with the grade they received. They demand their assignment be reviewed and re-graded now, despite you requesting to discuss the matter after class.

• While attending class online, a student is disrupting the class by answering their cell phone. You remind them of the cellphone policy per the syllabus and they continue to answer their phone.

• A student emails you requesting to make-up an exam they missed. You remind them of the policy regarding missed exams and that they will not be able to make it up since there was no communication about the reason they missed class. Gradually in the email thread their tone becomes threatening and disrespectful.

Strategies of Behavioral Intervention (SOBI)

• You receive an email from a student stating they are having a hard time keeping up with the assignments. They disclose they recently suffered from severe depression and that caused them to get behind.

• For a few weeks you have noticed a student that seems very lethargic, unengaged, and disheveled appearance. During class they seem to be falling asleep.

• During a class discussion, two students begin arguing over the discussion topic. As the faculty attempts to calm both students down, one makes the comment, “that’s how people like you get killed”.

What happens once I submit a NAM report?

IVIVIVIIIIINAM report is submitted

via Maxient. Reporting party will receive

communication confirming receipt of report.

Reviewed by Director of Student

Conduct and Title IX

Report turned into a case and assigned to a

conduct officer

Investigation occurs which includes:

Speaking with reporter/witnesses

Meeting with the student

Conduct Officer determines if there is any violation of the Student Code of Conduct and

assesses appropriate sanctions

Conduct officer reaches out to

student to discuss the outcome of the investigations

IIIVIVIVIII

What happens once I submit a SOBI report?SOBI report is submitted via Maxient. Reporting

party will receive communication

confirming receipt of report.

Reviewed by Chair of SOBI team

If immediate threat, communication will be shared

with SOBI team members regarding actions steps to be

take

If no immediate threat, report will be added to list to discuss

at following SOBI meeting

During SOBI meeting, report is discussed, threat

level is assessed, and action steps are

determined

Actions steps/appropriate

follow up actions are taken

VIIIVIICommunications and updates are shared

with SOBI team members

Following SOBI meetings, ensure that

all follow up has occurred from

previous reports

Title IX – Sexual Misconduct

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination of sex (gender) of employees and students of Educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance.

Includes but not limited to: As a college employee, you are required to report your student’s involvement in any of the following to the Title IX office:

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, Sexual Harassment, etc.

Title IX

What if I am still not sure about the difference between NAM, SOBI, or Title IX?

If you are still not sure, please report to either form and upon review it can be determined the

appropriate classification.

If you have any questions prior to reporting, you can contact anyone in the Student Conduct and Title IX

Office for a consult.

Resources

• SuddenlyTeachingOnline?FreeResourcestoHelpFacultyAffectedbyCoronavirus

• Zoombombing:WhatitisandhowyoucanpreventitinZoomvideochat

• ‘Zoombombing’AttacksDisruptClasses

• HowToBeaBetterOnlineTeacher

Student Conduct & Title IX

Student Conduct & Title IX OfficeOffice Phone: (210) 486-0926

Office Email: [email protected]