Student Behavior and Resource Action Chart

The University of Houston - Downtown is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and civil environment for the teaching, learning, and administrative processes.

The UHD Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy defines disruption as obstructing or interfering with University functions or any University activity; including disturbing the peace and good order of the University by, among other things; fighting, quarreling, excessive noise, or any behavior that causes or threatens to cause a material disruption to the residential, business or academic functions of the University, including but not limited to, a material disruption by the use of all types of cameras, electronic tablets, cell phones, and/or communication devices.

In addition, disruptive classroom conduct means engaging in behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach or student learning. The classroom extends to any setting where a student is engaged in work toward academic credit or satisfaction with program-based requirements or related activities. Moreover, any disruption can include any behavior that interferes with students, faculty, or staff and their access to an appropriate educational or work environment.

The Student Behavior Response Chart and the Student Resources and Rights Guide provide a list of resources and possible observed behavior responses to a student's behavior that you can report and refer a student toward to make sure that the student gets the assistance that they need. Please reach out to the Dean of Students Office at 713-221-8100 or uhdstudentaffairs@uhd.edu for questions.

Student Behavior And Resource Action Chart

Risk Level	Behavior	Action
High	Direct and specific threats that impose an imminent danger to the safety of self or others
	Active Killer	Call UHD Police at 713-221-8911 or 911 immediately.
	Attack/physical confrontation	Call UHD Police at 713-221-8911 or 911 immediately. Submit a Student Conduct Incident Report Form.
	Direct statement of harm to self &/or others (verbal or written)	Call UHD Police at 713-221-8911 or 911 immediately. Submit a Behavior Intervention Team Report.
	Suicidal ideation/attempt	Call UHD Police at 713-221-8911 or 911 immediately. Submit a Behavior Intervention Team Report.
	Displays Weapon	Call UHD Police at 713-221-8911 or 911 immediately. Submit a Student Conduct Incident Report Form.
Moderate	Significant or repeated disruption; signs of significant distress; no direct threat of harm present
	Disruptive and/or abusive behavior (verbal or written)	Follow the steps in Section 4.2 of PS 04.A.01 Student Rights & Responsibility policy. If the behavior continues, submit a Student Conduct Incident Report Form.
	Harassment	Submit a Discrimination and Harassment Report. Direct questions to the Title IX/EOS Office at titleix@uhd.edu.
	Statements of delusion or hallucinations	Submit a Behavior Intervention Team Form. Direct questions to the Dean of Students Office at uhdstudentaffairs@uhd.edu.
Moderate	Significant or repeated disruption; signs of significant distress; no direct threat of harm present
	Discrimination of a protected class (age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and Veteran status)	Submit a Discrimination and Harassment Report. Direct questions to the Title IX/EOS Office at titleix@uhd.edu.
	Domestic or intimate partner violence	Submit a Sexual Misconduct Report within 24 hours. Direct questions to the Title IX/EOS Office at titleix@uhd.edu.
	Sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, sexual assault, non-consensual sexual touching, intimate partner violence, sexual exploitation, sexual intimidation, and stalking)	Submit a Sexual Misconduct Report within 24 hours. Direct questions to the Title IX/EOS Office at titleix@uhd.edu.
Low	Concerning or low disruptive behavior; signs of distress; no direct threat of harm present
	Academic Honesty Violation	Follow steps in Section 4.1.1 in PS 03.A.19 Academic Honesty policy. Email copy of report to Dean of Students Office at uhdstudentaffairs@uhd.edu.
	Changes in academic performance, interaction with class	Encourage student to contact the Academic Support Center (N925; 713-221-8669; asc@uhd.edu) and UHD Counseling Services (S204; 713-221-8121; counselingservices@uhd.edu). If the behavior continues, submit a Behavior Intervention Team Report.
	Changes in physical appearance or personal hygiene	Encourage students to contact UHD Counseling Services (S204; 713-221-8121; counselingservices@uhd.edu). If the behavior continues, submit a Behavior Intervention Team Report.
Low	Concerning or low disruptive behavior; signs of distress; no direct threat of harm present
	Disjointed speech or writing	Submit a Behavior Intervention Team Report.
	Unexplained crying or persistent sadness	Encourage students to contact UHD Counseling Services (S204; 713-221-8121; counselingservices@uhd.edu). If the behavior continues, submit a Behavior Intervention Team Report.

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Resource Needs	Issue	Action
	Academic accommodations (disability and pregnancy)	Direct disability accommodation requests/questions to the Accessible Education Center at aec@uhd.edu. Direct pregnancy/parenting accommodation requests/questions to Title IX/EOS at titleix@uhd.edu.
	Emergency financial need (Unforeseen circumstances; Does NOT apply to tuition/fees)	Direct students to email the Dean of Students Office at uhdstudentaffairs@uhd.edu.
	Food needs	Direct students to the UHD Food Market in S292 or email at uhdfoodscholarship@uhd.edu.
	Housing needs	Direct students to email the Dean of Students Office at uhdstudentaffairs@uhd.edu.
	Technology needs (includes desktop PC, webcam, internet, software; does NOT include laptops)	Direct students to email the Dean of Students Office at uhdstudentaffairs@uhd.edu.