Libby Brown

Authors

  • Lindsey Morrow University of South Carolina

Keywords:

case study, faculty training situtations, communicating with students, faculty and student affairs

Abstract

Professor Libby Brown is concerned about her student, Brett Smith. The case is presented in three parts with additional information provided in the instructors

manual. Case A describes Libby s encounter with Brett in the classroom after he was physically assaulted by a friend. Libby, concerned by Brett s agitated appearance and his passing mention of suicide, is unsure of her responsibilities. Case B follows Libby as she attempts to resolve her concerns by speaking to her department chair. This particular case prompts Libby to decide whether or not she can choose to ignore her concerns. Case C, introduces one last issue for Libby regarding Brett. On the final day of class, Libby is confronted by Brett and a rather unusual classroom visitor - his snake. Case C prompts readers to think about how they might handle a similar classroom disturbance.

These cases are designed for use in graduate teaching assistant, adjunct, and faculty training situations. They are also appropriate for graduate courses focusing on preparing students to teach. The issues discussed in these cases are also appropriate for use in generating communication and dialog between both faculty and student affairs professionals and graduate students in joint training seminars designed to discuss student-centered issues from each of these perspectives 

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Published

2022-01-26

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2006)

Section

Cases

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