Panel reflects on WU's ability to identify troubled students
By: Angela Ludwinski
Issue date: 4/26/07 Section: News
Unreported disruptive behavior can create a scary situation for faculty.
"I've been scared to go into the classroom because some students haven't been reported (to Student Affairs)," said Michael Erickson, department chairman and associate professor of English. "The faculty need to know how to report it, then there wouldn't be a problem."
Although staff may refer students to counseling, no one can force students to get counseling unless they are seen as a danger to themselves or others. Student Affairs can enforce a behavioral contract that will require students to receive counseling to remain at Webster.
Panelists for "Reflections on the Virginia Tech Tragedy: What Happens at Webster When We Encounter a Troubled Student" :
Ted Hoef, associate vice president and dean of students, as moderator.
Dan Pesold, director of Public Safety
Patrick Stack, director of counseling
Michael Erickson, department chairman and associate professor of English
John Buck, associate dean and director of Housing and Residential Life
Colette Cummings, associate dean of Student Affairs and judicial affairs officer
Don Morris, from the registrar's office and FERPA expert
"I've been scared to go into the classroom because some students haven't been reported (to Student Affairs)," said Michael Erickson, department chairman and associate professor of English. "The faculty need to know how to report it, then there wouldn't be a problem."
Although staff may refer students to counseling, no one can force students to get counseling unless they are seen as a danger to themselves or others. Student Affairs can enforce a behavioral contract that will require students to receive counseling to remain at Webster.
Panelists for "Reflections on the Virginia Tech Tragedy: What Happens at Webster When We Encounter a Troubled Student" :
Ted Hoef, associate vice president and dean of students, as moderator.
Dan Pesold, director of Public Safety
Patrick Stack, director of counseling
Michael Erickson, department chairman and associate professor of English
John Buck, associate dean and director of Housing and Residential Life
Colette Cummings, associate dean of Student Affairs and judicial affairs officer
Don Morris, from the registrar's office and FERPA expert
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