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This policy was accurate as of the date printed. For the most current revisions to this policy refer to the Web site referenced below…..
Purpose
One of the University’s purposes is to ensure equality of educational opportunity while fostering an environment that promotes education, research, service, cultural diversity and the growth and safety of all members of university community. From time to time University officials become aware of a student who may be seriously interfering with this purpose because of a mental, emotional, or psychological health condition. In these situations, University officials may consider the appropriateness of (1) utilizing the regular student disciplinary system, or (2) examination, hospitalization, and treatment for mental illness under Louisiana state law. In addition to, or instead of, either of those procedures, the matter may be handled as a potential medical withdrawal according to the standards and procedures described in this policy.
Medical Withdrawal is not a substitute for appropriate disciplinary action. A student suffering from a mental disorder who is accused of a disciplinary violation should not be diverted from the disciplinary process unless, as a result of the mental disorder, the student either lacks the capacity to respond to the charges, or did not know the nature and quality of the act in question. Further, this policy should not be used to dismiss socially or politically “eccentric” students who have not otherwise engaged in behavior which poses a danger to themselves or to others, or which substantially disrupts normal University activities.
Medical withdrawal should be reserved for those cases where interim measures, such as a behavioral contract, are deemed inappropriate, or cannot be agreed upon by the student and the University.
The Medical Assistance Policy can be viewed at the following web site: www.ulm.edu/policy under search type Medical Assistance Policy
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