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 Let’s begin by looking at the range of behaviors that you may encounter that might cause you concern, discomfort, or that may interfere with your work or the education of other students.
It is important to try to resist the temptation to “profile” students based on media reports of past high profile incidents of campus violence. However, as a faculty or staff member at MTSU, you are in an excellent position to recognize behavior changes that may characterize an emotionally troubled student.
A student’s concerning behavior, especially if it is inconsistent with your previous observations, could reflect a need for intervention or be a “cry for help."
We may think of concerning behaviors falling across a spectrum that ranges from the distressed student to the dangerous student, with the categories of disturbed and disruptive falling somewhere between the two poles. While the categories are not clear cut, and don’t necessarily unfold in a clear progression, it may be helpful to consider behavior that are most often indicative of each of these categories.
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