How Can I Properly and Legally Dismiss a Student From a Class?

The reality is that sometimes students fall asleep in class. Sometimes, they eat, or talk to their friends, or make inappropriate comments. So, what do you do?

In this Magna 20 Minute Mentor, W. Scott Lewis, J.D., answers basic questions about dismissing students from class. He tells you how to prevent it from happening – and gives you sample statements to include in your syllabus. If you do need to dismiss a student, he tells you how to do it properly and legally. He provides a sample script, so that you can have an idea of how to respond to what your students may say. In addition, he shares a rubric that you might use with students who are admitted back to your class to ensure the behavior you expect.

During this 20 minute program, you will learn:

• Actions you can take to help minimize the possibility of an incident occurring.
• Six key questions to ask yourself to help you prevent an incident or to respond more effectively should an incident occur.
• Who you should notify about “red flag” or “early warning” behavior.

The program also includes supplemental materials that feature sample syllabus statements, a checklist of campus resources, classroom management suggestions, a sample script, and a call management rubric.

Learning outcomes

At the conclusion of this program, you will know:

• How to give a student notice that he or she may be dismissed.
• How to dismiss a student while minimizing disruption for the rest of your students.
• Which campus resources to use for assistance and when and how to use them.

About the Presenter:

How Can I Properly and Legally Dismiss a Student From a Class? is presented by W. Scott Lewis, J.D., president-elect of the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). He is a partner with the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management (NCHERM) and associate general counsel for St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana.

20 Minute Mentor

Magna 20 Minute Mentor programs are priced to fit within your budget. To order multiple CDs, please contact us at 800-433-0499 or print out this convenient order form and fax it to 888-936-4400.

How Can I Properly and Legally Dismiss a Student From a Class? CD • $99

Each Magna 20 Minute Mentor includes CD, Supplemental Materials, a copy of the PowerPoint presentation and complete transcripts.

Want to make this program available for ongoing training?

Contact us about a Campus Access License to load the CD onto your institution’s internal web site for unlimited, convenient on-demand access to members of the campus community. The Campus Access License is ideal for institutions that want to use the seminar for ongoing group or individual training or to build a library of professional development material for their campus community.