A Loaded Question

Authors

  • Kimberly G. Frazier Kennesaw State University,
  • Stephanie M. Foote Kennesaw State University,

Keywords:

fear for safety, case study, personal safety, supporting students, School Safety, safety in higher education

Abstract

A classroom presentation is interrupted by an unusual outburst of laughter from Pete, a usually withdrawn student in Professor Smith’s First-Year Seminar (FYS 101). When Professor Smith and the students in the class ignore the outburst, Pete asks a question that leaves everyone in the class shocked and concerned for their personal safety. Both Professor Smith and John, a student athlete in the class, then ask Pete to clarify his question. When he fails to respond, Professor Smith dismisses the class and asks Pete to stay after and talk with her. As she approaches Pete’s desk she wonders how she can help him when she is concerned overcome with fear about her own safety and the safety of the campus

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Published

2012-09-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Cases

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