Dismissal For Disrespectful Comments

Summary

Disrespectful comments overheard on a college campus can lead to disciplinary actions based on the institutions policies. Consequences may range from no action to sanctions like writing assignments or mentoring sessions. In severe cases, suspension or dismissal may occur. Students have the right to appeal decisions.

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Respect for the beliefs, opinions, choices, and values of others. Pharmacy students are expected to treat other persons equally regardless of race, culture, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, physical or mental status.
What was the exact content of your conversation that was deemed disrespectful? This will help determine if it violated the college's policy.
Said "I wanted to blow my brains out" and "this lady is ridiculous"
What is the context of these statements? Were they directed towards any individual or group?
Having to sit through a meeting with a presenter who I found to be over the top in presentation style
What are the consequences outlined in your college's policy for violating the respect clause? This will help understand the potential outcomes.
When a report of unprofessional behavior is received, the Chair of CAPP or the Director of Experiential Education (if it is a report from an experiential site) is responsible for gathering any additional information from the person(s) filing the compliant. Then, The Chair of CAPP or the Director of Experiential Education will hold an initial meeting with * the student. This meeting will inform the student of the complaint and explore the student’s perspective. Relevant professional values, principles or standards will be discussed with the student. After the initial assessment, the CAPP along with the Associate Dean of Pharmacy, and if applicable, the Director of Experiential will make one of the following recommendations: i. The complaint requires no additional action and is resolved. If the complaint requires no additional action and is resolved, written documentation of the complaint and its resolution will be maintained by the Office of the Associate Dean of Pharmacy until said student graduates. ii. The student will be given an appropriate internal sanction for the unprofessional behavior, such as writing a comprehensive literature review in the area of an ethical violation, writing a professional paper that focuses on the ethical topic from which the complaint has arisen, attending several mentoring sessions with a program administrator, etc... If the student accepts the sanction, the matter is resolved upon completion of the sanction. Written documentation of the complaint, sanction and completion of the sanction will be maintained by the Office of the Associate Dean of Pharmacy until said student graduates. If the student does not accept the sanction, the student may appeal to the EACPHS Dean within 10 days of notification. The EACPHS Dean will make a final decision on the matter. iii. If it is determined that a sanction of suspension, expulsion/dismissal and/or a transcript notation may be warranted, the matter shall be further reviewed by CAPP along with the Associate Dean of Pharmacy, Director of Experiential (if applicable), and/or Dean of EACPHS and be handled pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section * of the Wayne State University SCOC and as described in Sections E and F below.
What is the location of your college? This will help me provide more specific information about your rights and potential legal recourse.