Disruptive Behaviors

If you are concerned about immediate safety issues, notify Security for assistance at once (718-636-3540).

The following signs and observations may help in identifying students at-risk (the list is not all-inclusive).

What are the signs of a student in distress?

Behavioral Signs

• Isolation or social withdrawal
• Frequent absences or excessive tardiness
• Crying
• Depressed mood
• Distractedness or difficulty concentrating
• Failing grades
• Decrease in academic performance
• Hyperactivity or restlessness
• Nervousness
• Increase in accidents
• Giving away possessions
• Inappropriate behavior in class 

What is considered disruptive behavior in class?

Behavioral Signs

• Harming another student or professor
• Destroying property
• Impulsive actions
• Hostile or confrontational statements
• Physical or verbal intimidation
• Cursing in class
• Inappropriate material or content used on projects

Verbal Signs

• Argumentativeness and irritability
• Expression of bizarre, extravagant, or suspicious ideas
• Poor decision-making
• Inappropriate giggling, laughing, or shouting
• Explicit reference to personal problems
• Expression of feelings of hopelessness or helplessness

Appearance

• Poor attention to personal hygiene or dress
• Cuts bruises or burns evident on body
• Dramatic weight gain or loss
• Excessive fatigue
• Blood shot eyes or bloody nose