Police/No Police
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After reading these scenarios, you will have to decide whether or not it is best to call campus police to handle the difficult student.
Questions and Answers
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In the middle of a conference, a student asks the tutor if she is criticizing the student’s teeth. The tutor tells the student that she is trying to help with the student’s paper. The student says that she pulled her own teeth because they were crooked. The tutor tries to refocus the conference. The student continues, saying that she doesn’t like criticism and the last person who criticized her committed suicide.
- A.
Police
- B.
No police
Correct Answer
B. No policeExplanation
What to do:
Notify MOD.
Contact Judicial Affairs.
File an incident report.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A student signs in for a conference. He says he is failing his English course. The tutor asks questions to determine how to help the student. The tutor notices that the student’s speech is notably slurred and that the student jumps from topic to topic.
- A.
Police
- B.
No police
Correct Answer
B. No policeExplanation
Determine if it’s a medical emergency such as a stroke (STAT). If so, contact TCC police—201-6100.
If it’s not a medical emergency, what other issue may be at hand?
If you think it’s a mental disorder or a learning disability, refer student to Shakonda Diggs—201-7972.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A tutor informs a student of the cellphone policy by asking the student to take her call in the designated area. The student ignores the tutor. When the tutor asks again, the student yells at the tutor then proceeds to spit on the tutor.
- A.
Poilice
- B.
No police
Correct Answer
A. PoiliceExplanation
Any time you feel threatened, you should contact the police and let an MOD know of the incident.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Several students have complained to a tutor that a student at one of the computers smells of feces and body odor. The tutor stands near the student in question, confirming the smell.
- A.
Police
- B.
No police
Correct Answer
B. No policeExplanation
What to do:
Inform the MOD on duty.
The MOD will contact the appropriate person to resolve the issue.Rate this question:
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- 5.
A students raises his hand in the open area. The tutor goes to assist the student. The student informs the tutor that he does not have a question, but he thinks that the tutor is his soul mate. He feels they have a strong connection and wants to give the tutor his phone number in case she wants to call him.
- A.
Police
- B.
No police
Correct Answer
B. No policeExplanation
What to do:
Inform MOD.
Fill out an incident report with Judicial Affairs.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A students informs a tutor that another student is looking at inappropriate material on the computer beside her, and she is very uncomfortable with it. The tutor tells the student that certain sites are inappropriate for viewing in the LC. A few minutes later, the tutor notices that the student is still looking at the site.
- A.
Police
- B.
No police
Correct Answer
B. No policeExplanation
What to do:
Inform the MOD.
Fill out an incident report.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A fight breaks out in the Learning Commons.
- A.
Police
- B.
No police
Correct Answer
A. PoliceExplanation
If there is any type of physical altercation, notify the police immediately! Do not try to break it up yourself.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A student runs through the Commons to the front door. The tutor hears a commotion and another student shouting, “He stole my laptop! Help!”
- A.
Police
- B.
No police
Correct Answer
A. PoliceExplanation
If you suspect theft or illegal activity, call the police. Do not try to apprehend or confront the subject yourself.Rate this question:
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- 9.
A student asks for help from a tutor. The tutor approaches the student and tries to answer the question by referring to the student’s notes and textbook. The student asks the tutor just to do the work for him. The tutor redirects the student back to his notes. The student becomes angry and yells at the tutor.
- A.
Police
- B.
No police
Correct Answer
B. No policeExplanation
What to do:
Remain calm and try to deescalate the problem.
If the student continues, get an MOD.
He/she will handle the problem from there.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A student is working on the computer, and the tutor recognizes him as a regular visitor. Again, the student asks how to get on TCC Passport. The tutor has repeatedly helped him with this task. It is clear that the student doesn’t remember the process, and he is not just being problematic.
- A.
Police
- B.
No police
Correct Answer
B. No policeExplanation
What to do:
Remain patient and repeat the steps for the student.
Give him tips on how to retain information.
Have him write down the steps or give him a handout with directions.Rate this question:
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- 11.
A student falls out of his chair and begins convulsing on the ground.
- A.
Police
- B.
No police
Correct Answer
A. PoliceExplanation
This is a medical emergency, so call the police immediately. Remain calm and keep other students away. Ask another employee to notify an MOD.Rate this question:
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