No one can dispute the shocking prevalence of bullying in elementary and secondary schools and its devastating effects on victims and bystanders. It is also undeniable that adult workplaces suffer from bullying at roughly the same rates and with the same serious, life-changing effects on workers who are targeted. Universities may be the perfect storm [...]
Remember to use the UFirst Early Alert tool! Over the course of the current semester if you have concerns for students who may be experiencing academic or personal difficulty as evidenced by attendance, participation or performance problems, you can use the UFirst Early Alert tool to notify Academic Advisers, Life Coaches, and Support Services Staff. [...]
Below are suggested syllabus statements related to that new policy. You are strongly urged to use one of these to update your course syllabus for the Spring 2012 semester and to include in your syllabus and in your communications with students in the future. For more information see theExecutive Order #38 concerning Academic Inquiry, Course [...]
