• Suspicious actions as well as criminal acts • Behaviors that continue after Speak Up HC Team interventions • Behaviors that continue after disciplinary intervention • High risk behaviors such as alcohol or drug use • Disturbing or strange/violent writings • Expressions by student of feelings of depression, lacking self worth, and/or uselessness including suicidal symptoms • Unusual attention shown toward the instructor or a student in or out of the classroom environment • Discuss an employee or other member of the campus in a way that causes concern (a fixation of any kind, defines them in an unusual way, creates fantasized scenarios, etc.) • First-hand or reports by others’ knowledge of a student’s behavior off campus that may carry over onto the campus • Indirect threats against self or others
How and When to Report
Campus Public Safety to respond immediately!
• Student who is creating a disturbance in class and refuses to leave when asked • Aggression that is threatening • A direct threat is made • Physical assault • Someone reports being a victim of a crime (just happened or happened on campus) • A weapon is seen or reported • A crime is in progress • Person is hallucinating, does not appear to be in control of his/her behaviors • Under the influence of alcohol or drugs (could pose a threat to self and/or others if driving) • Person threatens suicide or homicide
Procedure for Reporting
First priority: If people are at immediate risk now call 813.253.7911 for immediate assistance (Public Safety).
Second Priority: Contact the Dean of Student Services and report the incident.
Third Priority: To report any persons on campus who appear to be in distress, please submit a Care Report.
To learn more about the Speak Up HC Referral Process please see our Referral web page.