Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff may be the first to notice when a student needs additional support and may be in the best position to reach out with care and concern. Below are some possible signs to be aware of and report:
- Behaviors or threats (direct or implied) that may entail risk of harm to self or others, including but not limited to: self-injurious behavior/suicidal thoughts or attempts, aggression toward others, bullying, stalking, and hazing.
- Erratic behavior (including online activities), that disrupt the mission and/or normal proceedings of students, faculty, staff, or community, including but not limited to: weapons on campus, significant inappropriate disruption to the community, disturbing electronic media postings, inappropriate behavior in which safety is compromised.
- Belief that an individual’s emotional well-being is deteriorating or at significant risk.
- Substance abuse or a mental health concern resulting in the need for medical intervention, including transportation to the hospital.
Students
Are you or a friend encountering difficulties that are having a negative impact on your UM-Flint experience? We believe all students deserve a happy, healthy college experience. Early response to the difficulty you or a friend may be facing can prevent increased risk and help you be successful at UM-Flint. Below are some possible signs to be aware of and report:
- Depression, poor concentration, loss of interest, withdrawal
- Agitation, anxious, cannot sit still
- Disorientation, seeming ‘out of it’
- Suicidal expression, thoughts or threats
- Behaviors or threats (direct or implied) that may entail risk of harm to self or others, including but not limited to: aggression toward others, bullying, stalking, and hazing.
- Erratic behavior
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Mental health concern resulting in the need for medical intervention, including transportation to the hospital.