2026 – 2027 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Page 35 community; and c. The student does not want to drop or withdraw from classes; and d. No reasonable ADA accommodation or academic consideration can adequately reduce the risks, threats, or disruption at issue. NSU utilizes the Student Behavioral Concerns Committee (SBCC), which is a subset of the Student CARE team, to determine if an involuntary removal is warranted, based upon the above criteria. If the above criteria are met, the SBCC has the authority to drop or withdraw a student from classes or remove a student from university housing in accordance with the procedures set forth in the following section. An involuntary removal from the university, campus, or university housing is not a disciplinary sanction and may not be intended or interpreted as punitive in nature. STUDENT BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE (SBCC) PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL FROM UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS, CAMPUS, OR UNIVERSITY HOUSING 1. The NSU Dean of Students may be notified about a student who may meet the criteria for removal from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, the student, faculty, academic advisers, residence hall staff, coaches, or administrators. The Dean of Students will use this policy when a) the student’s behavior poses a credible, substantial, and immediate risk of harm to self or others, or otherwise threatens the health or safety of the NSU community; b) the student’s behavior substantially interferes with the educational environment, the rights of others, or the orderly operation of the university, and cannot be effectively addressed through other university policies or supportive measures; c) the student refuses, or is unable to comply with, reasonable directives from university officials that are necessary to maintain safety or university operations, including participation in assessments related to student conduct or safety concerns.; or (d) the student’s continued presence in a program, residential facility, or on campus would result in significant disruption of university activities, and no reasonable accommodation or intervention can adequately mitigate the disruption. Any decisions regarding removal will be based solely on behavior and safety considerations, not on the student’s medical condition, disability, or treatment history. NSU will consider reasonable modifications, ADA accommodations, academic considerations, or supportive measures where appropriate and legally required. 2. The Dean of Students, or designee, will issue a written notice to the student that an involuntary removal is under consideration. The written notice will include the reason(s) why the student is being considered for involuntary removal, contact information for various NSU resources, including, but not limited to, the NSU Office of Student Disability Services, and a copy of this policy. Generally, notice will be provided at least 24 hours prior to the imposition of involuntary break. Any documentation student would like the SBCC committee to consider must be provided within five (5) business days after written notice. In addition, the notice will include a request to meet with the NSU Dean of Students, or designee. The Dean of Students, or designee, is a non-voting member of the SBCC who is also an administrator with knowledge of NSU’s involuntary removal process and who will serve as a resource to answer any student questions about the process from referral through return to NSU. 3. The Dean of Students will convene the SBCC to review the behaviors of concern and any other relevant information regarding the student. The SBCC is responsible for conducting individualized assessments of students who meet the criteria outlined in this policy. The SBCC is the deciding body and will make the decision whether to involuntarily remove a student. The SBCC’s standing members consist of the following university personnel: the Dean of Students, director of mental health services, assistant director of student conduct and mental health services, NSU Title IX coordinator, NSU director of public safety, NSU director of residential life, director of student disability services, NSU associate director of field operations, and a representative of the College of Psychology. However, the Dean of Students may appoint other and/or alternative university officials to join the SBCC on a temporary ad hoc basis as the circumstances may warrant. The director of student disability services is a non-voting member of the
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