Human Resources Administrative Practice Manual:
Employee Relations
Disruptive Behavior
| Citation Reference | |
|---|---|
| Official Title | Policy on Disruptive Behavior |
| Abbreviated Title | Disruptive Behavior |
| Volume | Human Resources |
| Responsible Office | Human Resources |
| Originally issued | |
| Revised | December 2007 |
Policy Statement
All segments of the academic community are under a strong obligation and have a mutual responsibility to protect the campus community from disorderly, disruptive, or obstructive actions which interfere with academic pursuits of teaching, learning, and other campus activities. Any student, faculty member, administrator, or employee, acting individually or in concert with others, who obstructs or disrupts, or attempts to obstruct or disrupt any teachings, research, administrative, disciplinary or public service activity or any other activity authorized to be discharged or held on any campus of the University System of Georgia is considered by the Board of Regents to have committed an act of gross irresponsibility and shall be subject to disciplinary procedures, possibly resulting in dismissal or termination of employment.
Reason for Policy
This policy ensures protection from disorderly, disruptive, or obstructive actions which interfere with academic pursuits of teaching, learning, and other campus activities.
Entities Affected By This Policy
All units of the University System of Georgia are covered by this policy.
Who Should Read This Policy
All Human Resources personnel and employees within the University System of Georgia should be aware of this policy.
Contacts
| Contact | Phone | Email/URL |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Human Resources | 404-962-3235 | usg-hr@usg.edu |
| Institution Chief Human Resources Officers | See University System HR Officer Listing at http://www.usg.edu/hr/officers/ |
Website Address for This Policy
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Related Documents/Resources
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Definitions
These definitions apply to these terms as they are used in this policy:
- Board of Regents: The governing body of the University System of Georgia
Overview
Any student, faculty member, administrator, or employee, acting individually or in concert with others, who obstructs or disrupts, or attempts to obstruct or disrupt any teachings, research, administrative, disciplinary or public service activity or any other activity authorized to be discharged or held on any campus of the University System of Georgia is considered by the Board of Regents to have committed an act of gross irresponsibility and shall be subject to disciplinary procedures, possibly resulting in dismissal or termination of employment.
Process/Procedures
See policy on internal investigations
Responsibilities
The responsibilities each party has in connection with the Policy on Disruptive Behavior are:
| Party | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, USG | Ensure compliance with policy. |
| Institution Chief Human Resources Officers | Ensure compliance with policy, ensure employees are informed of their rights with regard to this policy |
Forms
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Appendices
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Performance Evaluation
Amorous Relationships