1st Edition
A Staff Guide to Addressing Disruptive and Dangerous Behavior on Campus
Contents
Preface
Part I: Foundations and Theory
Chapter 1: Introduction: Defining Disruptive and Dangerous Behavior
Chapter 2: Understanding Student Backgrounds and Experiences
Chapter 3: Calming the Initial Crisis
Chapter 4: Motivating and Inspiring Change
Chapter 5: Managing Ongoing Behaviors
Chapter 6: The Campus BIT, Threat Assessment, Dangerousness
Part II: Practical Application
Chapter 7: Advice for Residential Life Staff
Chapter 8: Advice for Academic Advisors
Chapter 9: Advice for Front Office Staff
Chapter 10: Advice for Case Management Staff
Chapter 11: Advice for Student Activities Staff
Chapter 12: Campus-Wide Staff Training and Processes
Chapter 13: Conclusion
Afterword: A Little Dignity Please… Joseph Allen
Appendix A: Scenario-Based RA Training
Appendix B: Reality Therapy WDEP Worksheet
References
Biography
Brian Van Brunt is Senior Vice President for Professional Program Development at the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management (NCHERM), USA.
Amy Murphy is Assistant Professor of Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education at Angelo State University and formerly the Dean of Students at Texas Tech University, USA.
"An engaging, enjoyable, and highly readable book on a challenging subject! The specific examples and practical advice for various departments in student services should help bring down the stress levels for front-line staff in particular. Well done!"
—Cheryl Hagen, Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer, Schoolcraft College, USA
