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Students who request an excuse flexibility for a medical reason are directed to the Health Service’s Academic Work Missed for Medical Reasons protocol found here.

The final decision about how and what accommodations will be made for students missing work is made by individual professors and academic deans.  Professors should encourage students to use the Health Service protocol to verify illness but will ultimately have to decide whether the requested flexibility keeps students on pace to meet the core and essential requirements of the class. 

• Registered with ANU: Students who have a registered mental health diagnosis should already have accommodations in place.  Students requesting flexibility due to a flare up of an existing condition should begin with AccessibleNU.   
• Not registered with ANU: The SASS team often works with students who have the onset of significant emotional or physical health concerns, particularly when they do not appear to have the resources to seek appropriate levels of care.  The SASS staff will connect students to appropriate resources, help remove financial barriers and access to care, consult with faculty or staff and encourage students to register with AccessibleNU for long term support. 

Professors who need verification of other unexpected life events such as the loss of a close friend or family member can refer students to SASS for both verification of the event as well as referral to support and resources. 

Call NUPD or 911 for urgent situations such as a student whose behavior is markedly bizarre, disruptive or dangerous or immediate threats of suicide.  Students in crisis can also be walked to CAPS for a crisis appointment. 

However, staff and faculty often find themselves faced with concerns about students who either seem unwilling to get help or who are not in an adequate level of treatment.  Some examples may include: 

• Disturbed writing 

• Marked change in academic performance, mood or behavior 
• Distressing communication indicating worsening symptoms of depression, anxiety or other health related conditions 

SASS can consult with faculty and staff about concerns and help determine next steps.

Disruptive behavior that endangers the peace of the class, residence hall, other campus locations or is in violation of the Student Code of Conduct should be referred to the Office of Community Standards.

847.491.4582 

What if I feel like a student’s behavior is potentially threatening? 

If you are concerned about any potential person whose behavior seems threatening or if you are in receipt of information about any potential threats or acts of violence, please make a referral to the Behavioral Consultation Team.  You can submit a report here: 

847.491.3456 

Yes. FERPA applies only to information derived from student education records, and not to personal knowledge derived from direct, personal experience with a student. 

Yes.  FERPA permits the disclosure of information from student education records to appropriate parties inside or outside of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵin connection with an emergency if knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals.