Case Study Clover Community College
This paper examines the case study at Clover Community College (CCC), which is a small comprehensive institution located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The student demographic is comprised of 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Native Americans, 5% Asian Americans, and 5% African Americans. The majority of the student population lives within a 30-mile radius of the campus. In fact, the College provides training for the economic engine of the area, which entails agriculture, mining, and tourism. Of the 3,500 students attending CCC, 400 are enrolled in the Disability Student Program. The program provides services to disabled students with hearing, mobility, sight impediments, and learning disabilities. The Disability Student program
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His disruptive behavior is a result of not properly taking his medication. Richard is very upset with his English teacher because he feels she is not going to pass him, and if he does not pass the class it will hinder his transition to the next level. The instructor however is very concerned about the student’s mental stability after reading his essay. The student indicated in his writing that he suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and has issues with taking his medication because of how it makes him feel. Out of concern for the student, the instructor immediately called Mr. Tim, Dean of Special Programs. She informed the Dean of Special Programs of her concerns regarding the student’s mental state, and that the student has been very confrontational about getting a passing grade. The dean instructed her that she needed additional training in dealing with students with disabilities, because there will be many other students like Richard enrolled in her classes in the future. The instructor was very disappointed in the response of the dean, and felt as though he insinuated she lacked in her ability to effectively work with disabled students. Afterwards, the dean went to the cafeteria looking for Richard so that he could meet with him regarding the problem reported by the instructor. After locating the student, they went to his office to discuss the problem. The dean remembered that another instructor had the same issue with the same student last semester, because he was not taking his medication properly. In addition, the dean found out that the student was on probation for his conduct and that he was supposed to be meeting with the mental health counselor monthly. The student had failed to do both. The dean mentioned to the student a prior incident from the previous year. The student appeared upset
His disruptive behavior is a result of not properly taking his medication. Richard is very upset with his English teacher because he feels she is not going to pass him, and if he does not pass the class it will hinder his transition to the next level. The instructor however is very concerned about the student’s mental stability after reading his essay. The student indicated in his writing that he suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and has issues with taking his medication because of how it makes him feel. Out of concern for the student, the instructor immediately called Mr. Tim, Dean of Special Programs. She informed the Dean of Special Programs of her concerns regarding the student’s mental state, and that the student has been very confrontational about getting a passing grade. The dean instructed her that she needed additional training in dealing with students with disabilities, because there will be many other students like Richard enrolled in her classes in the future. The instructor was very disappointed in the response of the dean, and felt as though he insinuated she lacked in her ability to effectively work with disabled students. Afterwards, the dean went to the cafeteria looking for Richard so that he could meet with him regarding the problem reported by the instructor. After locating the student, they went to his office to discuss the problem. The dean remembered that another instructor had the same issue with the same student last semester, because he was not taking his medication properly. In addition, the dean found out that the student was on probation for his conduct and that he was supposed to be meeting with the mental health counselor monthly. The student had failed to do both. The dean mentioned to the student a prior incident from the previous year. The student appeared upset