Possible reasons why faculty and staff do not address misconduct:

• Perception that if ignored, behavior will cease
• Fear of receiving inadequate support from administration
• Fear of harming a psychologically fragile student
• Fear of physical or legal reprisals
• Lack of information regarding the disciplinary process

Misconduct must be addressed because failure to address it may result in:

• A disarrayed classroom environment that is not conducive for learning
• Encouraging the student to continue a pattern of misbehavior that may escalate to severe acts of violence

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