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Las Positas College

Student Concerns: Help for Staff

Concerned about what you have witnessed in a student's behavior or class work? The College has processes in place to support you.

Student Code of Conduct - Faculty and Staff may want to take time to read and understand the Student Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct webpage includes:

  • Guidelines for Addressing Disruptive Behavior
  • Policies on Expulsion, Suspension, and Probation
  • Definitions, Rules, and Procedures

Incident Referral Forms - For most concerning behavior, staff members can and should use one of several Incident Referral Forms. Forms can be submitted for support with each of the following:

  • Academic Integrity Violations
  • Discipline Issues, 
  • Mental Health Concerns 
  • Violations of Title IX

Behavioral Intervention Response Team (BIRT) – For the most serious of concerns, or concerns for which a staff member desires consultation, the college has a group of skilled individuals here to support you.  Please see the (BIRT) webpage to learn more about our team, and to find the BIRT Referral Form.  The BIRT webpage includes:

  • The BIRT Referral Form
  • BIRT Members and Contact Numbers
  • Resources for Recognizing and Referring
  • Crisis / Emergency Response Information

Contact Information:

Joel Gagnon
Dean of Student Services
(925) 424-1420
jgagnon@laspositascollege.edu