Student Physical or Mental Health Emergencies UMHB is concerned about the well-being of its students. Behavior by a student, including verbal conduct, which demonstrates a desire to inflict harm upon oneself or others is taken seriously. The university can impose restrictions or sanctions on a student as the result of a physical or mental health emergency in the manner described below. As with all university policies, UMHB will apply this policy in a manner which does not illegally discriminate against students on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or status as a member or veteran of the United States uniformed services. Physical or Mental Health Emergency Procedures If a student requires assistance because of an immediate crisis or life-threatening situation, immediately call 911. If time allows, also contact the UMHB P o l i c e Department at (254) 295-5555. If a student observes anyone harming, attempting to harm, or stating intent to harm himself, herself, or another person, the student should report the matter immediately to the UMHB Police, the Dean of Students, or the UMHB Counseling, Testing and Health Services Center. Individual Risk Assessment The Dean of Students, or his designee, will initiate an individual risk assessment of any student if the Dean has reason to believe that the student has: 1. engaged in or threatened to engage in behavior which creates a direct threat to the health or safety of another person or a high probability of substantial harm to the student himself or herself; 2. contracted a contagious disease or virus which creates a direct threat to the health or safety of another person or a high probability of substantial harm to the student; 3. caused or is likely to cause a substantial disruption in the university's academic or extra-curricular programs; or 4. damaged or threatened to damage another's property. The assessment will be made by the Dean of Students, or his designee, along with such other persons as the university may select to form a Student Threat Assessment Team. 1. The assessment will be based upon the student's conduct, actions, and statements in order to create an individualized and objective assessment of the student's ability to participate safely in the school's programs. 2. The team will consult, when necessary, with medical or mental health professionals to assist in collecting or interpreting any information. UMHB Student Handbook (revised August 2015)
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