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How do I get a harassing student removed from my class?

This 50-year-old woman will not stop harassing or threatening me. We have the same class and I cannot drop it because it's a requirement to graduate.

I have reported her (and her death threats) to the dean, but she is still allowed to stay.

Every day I mind my own business, and whenever she sees me, she has to start saying something derogatory.

This is happening on a military base.

What else can I do? I'd like for her to be removed from campus until she grows up, but I doubt that will happen.

Update:

Do I report to military police? Campus police? City police?

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  • Ann
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Are you the only person she harasses, or does she do this to other people as well? What do you think is the basis for the harassment--is it your appearance, your demeanor, or is it racial? Finally, is she a military dependent, and why is she taking a class with younger people? If I were you, I'd do the following things: 1) if there isn't assigned seating in the class, always sit on the front row, in front of the teacher, so he/she is always be aware of you and what is going on in the classroom--that way, if this woman says something to you, and you don't respond, the teacher will be aware of that; 2) get a little pocket recorder and carry it with you--whenever the woman says something, whip it out and hold it up so you can record what she's saying; 3) carry a spiral notebook with you, and every time she says something, look at your wristwatch and write down what she says. (Also, write the date). Make certain she sees what you're doing. Never say anything back to her--just make a note of her remarks. After the second or third time she sees you do this, she will wonder what's going on, or she'll figure out you're building a case against her. If you have any friends in the class, ask them to also watch her so they could testify as to what she's doing, and the fact that you're not initiating anything. The secret to getting this technique to work is to never respond to anything she says--just make certain she knows you're keeping track of everything she says and does to you. You don't say how she is threatening you, but especially make certain you obtain evidence of that. Get at least four or five examples, if this doesn't stop her, and then I would report her first to the campus police and then the MP's. Also, you don't say whether you're an enlisted person or a dependent. Do you have any adults around who will help you with this, or other personnel? It sounds as if this woman may have some mental issues. Your goal is to get through the class and do well in it. She is disrupting your progress, attempting to intimidate you, and in effect, stalking you. Those are the charges you can bring against her. I'm wondering if she knows where you're living, and whether she has been watching you outside of class. Keep your eyes open. There's some reason she's doing this. This sounds gross, but she may be attracted to you in some perverse way, and this is her way of attempting to get your attention.

    Source(s): police detective's wife
  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    The campus police will be less proactive. Contact the military police or city police.

    Threatening to kill someone is a real crime. They will act.

  • 8 years ago

    You need to turn her into the police and have her arrested for making threats against your life that is a crime in every state in the country and it could get the lady some time in jail but that might be what she needs.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Hi dear one.A 50 year old studnnt?!O.K.You have to have enough evidence+witness to prove your claim.Don,t you the any reason for her wrong doing?!Also I think it,s better to see an attorney too.Please be patient.So long.

    Source(s): Knowledge
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