High school and college campuses nationwide share in current and ongoing concerns regarding classroom violence and disturbances. 麻豆传媒 is no exception to these concerns or to the recent focus on campus safety.
麻豆传媒 works hard to maintain an environment that is free from acts or threats of violence perpetrated by or against employees, students, or members of the public (BPPM 50.30). In light of this, and to insure greater awareness of personal safety for all campus stakeholders, it is critically important that students, faculty, and staff become familiar with policies for violence prevention, as well as with strategies for handling a possible encounter with verbally or even physically violent individuals on this or any other campus.
While on University property or while conducting University business at other locations, each employee, student, or individual is prohibited from subjecting any other employee, student, or individual to violence or threat of violence.
Violent action on University property or facilities, or while on University business, will not be tolerated or ignored. Individuals who engage in violent or threatening behavior may be:
- Removed from the premises
- Subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal or expulsion
- Subject to arrest and criminal prosecution
In the classroom
Instructors are responsible for classroom control. If a student or individual is simply upset, raises their voice, or is involved in a 鈥減assionate debate,鈥 the instructor can usually control and end the confrontation. If a confrontation involves strange or disturbing behavior or threats of violence, students should strongly consider calling 911 to report the behavior.
鈥淔ight or Flight鈥
For situations on campus that involve a violent confrontation including use of hands/fists through the use of a weapon, consider the 鈥淔ight or Flight鈥 response in which you have a choice to disengage and leave the area or fight to protect yourself.
- Flight: If you are made uncomfortable, or concerned for your safety, or the safety of others by the actions or behavior of another, move to a safe location and call 911 to report the issue and get help.
- Fight: If a situation is physically violent and 鈥渇light鈥 is not an acceptable option, the last resort is a 鈥渇ight鈥 response. In this case students and stakeholders involved take direct physical action together 鈥渋n mass鈥 to overwhelm and control the violent individual until police can arrive. Calling 911 is definitely required in this situation. All area law enforcement officers including 麻豆传媒 police receive ongoing training specific to school violence and response.