Behaviors of Concern
These are examples but not limited to:
Academic Indicators
- Repeated absences from class, section, or lab
- Missed assignments, exams, or appointments
- Deterioration in quality or quantity of work
- Extreme disorganization or erratic performance
- Written or artistic expression of unusual violence, morbidity, social isolation, despair, or confusion; essays or papers that focus on suicide or death
- Overblown or disproportionate response to grades or other evaluations
Behavioral and Emotional Indicators
- A person discusses bringing a gun or other weapon to campus*
- Online posting of a threat or a threatening e-mail*
- Direct statements indicating distress, family problems, or loss
- Angry or hostile outbursts, yelling, or aggressive comments
- More withdrawn or more animated than usual
- Expressions of hopelessness or worthlessness; crying or tearfulness
- Expressions of severe anxiety or irritability
- Patterns of violence as a way to solve a problem
- Someone talks about feeling “wronged” and wants to get revenge
- Shakiness, tremors, fidgeting, or pacing
Physical Indicators
- Deterioration in physical appearance or personal hygiene
- Excessive fatigue, exhaustion; falling asleep in class repeatedly
- Visible changes in weight; statements about change in appetite or sleep
- Noticeable cuts, bruises, or burns
- Frequent or chronic illness
- Disorganized speech, rapid or slurred speech, confusion
- Unusual inability to make eye contact
- Coming to class bleary-eyed or smelling of alcohol
Other Factors
- Concern about a student by his/her peers or teaching assistant
- A sense or gut-feeling which you feel something is wrong
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Sycamore Suites
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3798
- Title of Department Leader
- Dean of Student Life
- Name
- Jennie Smith
- E:
- care@esu.edu
