What is Disruptive Behaviour?

• verbal threats
• physical threats
• damage to University or other people's property
• misconduct resulting from drug or alcohol abuse
• persistent and unreasonable demands for time and attention
• habitual interference with the work or classroom environment

What is NOT Disruptive Behaviour?

• individual/cultural differences
• most disagreements or differences of opinion
• situation frustration, e.g., The person who explodes after being rudely shunted through six offices where no one has (a) listened, (b) helped, or (c) suggested anything better than a referral to another office

Dealing with Disruptive and/or Harassing Behaviour by Students in an Academic Situation

• The instructor should indicate to the student that the behaviour is disruptive and ask that the individual conform to expected standards
• If the disruption continues, the instructor will ask the student to leave the classroom. If the student refuses, University of Guelph Police [1] should be called (ext. 52000) to assist the instructor in ejecting the student
• If the instructor considers that there is immediate danger or is concerned for their safety, contact University of Guelph Police [1], ext. 52000
• If a student is asked to leave the classroom or if an instructor is concerned about that individual's safety, the department chair should be notified.