Some instructors at Illinois State University have voiced concerns that both student behavioral and mental health issues have increased sharply in the last few semesters. This can be challenging for faculty and academic staff, who often find themselves as the primary point of contact for students who act out or are otherwise in need. Importantly, faculty don’t have to go it alone.
In this episode of Let’s Talk Teaching, we explore how the Division of Student Affairs can help instructors in getting students the help they need—whether it’s in the form of care, counseling, or discipline. Dr. Donald Reed and Janice Blair showcase the different programs available and explain the important steps the Dean of Students Office takes to ensure each case is handled effectively and equitably. They discuss how faculty referrals work and what instructors should expect in terms of speed and outcomes. They and host Jim Gee also discuss approaches to deescalate disruptive behavior in teaching situations.
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Let’s Talk Teaching is a free podcast produced for instructors at Illinois State University by the Center for Integrated Professional Development. You can browse past episodes by airdate or subject and learn how to subscribe using your favorite podcast app at ProDev.IllinoisState.edu/Podcast.
