dd7c3000__Situations___Dean_of_Students__Recommended_Responses
[Issue] Mental/Physical Health Concern Ex: Spacing out, looking high, falling asleep in class, appearing disheveled or malodorous, or speaking incoherently [Resource(s)] University Police Counseling Center Campus Health Services [Recommended Responses] 
If someone clearly needs immediate medical attention (examples: passing out, hallucinating, incoherent, drunk, or agitated/belligerent), then immediately call University Police/911. Otherwise, speak to the student after class. If a student appears spacey or confused or even somewhat disheveled, but otherwise appropriate, start by letting him/her know they just seem a bit more tired than usual and ask if he/she has had enough sleep. The answer will help direct you to appropriate campus resources If they appear high or stoned, but are not disruptive, ask if they are feeling well. If they reply “yes,” but clearly do not appear well, tell them so and recommend that you walk together to talk to a medical provider. Some cultures have different norms for disguising body odor. This only needs to be addressed if it’s clearly disrupting class or if the student smells of alcohol or appears disheveled. If a student was sleeping in class, consider asking if they were up late with work/school/family. Their response may direct you to appropriate campus resources.
Response Guide for Difficult Student Situations — Dean of Students
Recommended Responses