Common use of Procedures to Address Member Safety Clause in Contracts

Procedures to Address Member Safety. The following steps shall be taken where student misconduct involves threats or other unsafe conduct directed toward a unit member: A. Unit members are responsible for alerting their immediate supervisor, in writing, if they believe that student conduct poses a threat to their personal safety. Where such notice is provided, the following steps shall be taken in conjunction with the steps being taken to address the student’s conduct (e.g., discipline, non-disciplinary corrective measures, and/or remediation consistent with the Student Code of Conduct.) 1. The Unit Member shall be interviewed as part of any investigation into the alleged misconduct. 2. The Unit Member shall be kept informed of the investigatory findings, recommended discipline (if any), and other corrective actions (if any). 3. If resolution of the matter includes expulsion or a long-term suspension for conduct that involved a direct threat toward a member, the Vice President of Human Resources or designee will meet with the member to discuss any on-going safety concerns and possible steps to address those concerns (e.g. an employer-obtained restraining order; escort on campus; movement of office or classroom; etc.) 4. If resolution of the matter involves the student’s continued presence on campus, or return to campus after a suspension imposed by the member or the College, the Vice President of Human Resources or designee shall meet with the faculty member in advance of the student’s return to class to discuss and address any on-going safety concerns, and to clarify the member’s rights and responsibilities.