MentalHealthInCollege
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I attend a private 4 year university in MA. I completed three years of education at this institution but was required to take an involuntary medical leave of absence over the summer (this is when they decided to do it). This is because they believe me to be inflicting emotional distress on one of their professors (they would later claim that I am romantically interested in this professor and have been stalking her - despite this accusation they have never once discussed anything regarding Title IX). Originally, they were fine with instituting a University Stay Away Order against me towards this Professor (she has filed two reports with Campus PD, however, I was never informed of these until much later.) however, they have repeatedly tried to expand this to entire buildings without cause. This professor used to spend a significant amount of time with me and considered herself my mentor, however, she apparently began to felt threatened because I "spent too much time with her" and discussed personal matters with her (she also discussed many personal matters with me) that were inappropriate (defined as family, personal interests like hobbies, requests to get lunch together at the dining hall).
I am causing severe The original decision allowed for the possibility of returning for the Fall semester based on the following:
-Undergo a forensic psychological assessment
-Follow any treatment recommendations that the psychologist requires prior to the Fall
This evaluation went by with no issue.
-My overall risk assessment was mild with 0 history or indication of physical violence
-I have autism which can result in my conversations being friendlier than what would be considered normal
-The police reports filed by this professor (I haven't been able to view) were inconsistent with her previous interactions with me and these interactions were ultimately encouraged by her
-Suggestion was for my immediate return and anything else would likely cause psychological/emotional harm
They denied the request to return based on the following:
-Allegations of rudeness (such as asking repetitive questions)
-Belief that I am a danger to this professor by causing them distress by being present and/or potentially trying to communicate with her
-The treatment that the psychologist brings up are intensive (they are not) and were obviously meant to be completed prior to return
They also explicitly refused to consider accommodations, but would make an exception to their policy and allow me to take classes at a different school for credit at their institution while on leave.
Later on they tried to imply that this professor had never willingly engaged in any sort of relationship with me and that all of my interactions with her caused her severe distress. This is bizarre as I clearly didn't force her to schedule meetings with me.
My question is to whether or not they are applying direct threat correctly. Would the idea that my social interactions (while considered inappropriate due to their more personal/friendly nature do not cross into harassment or anything otherwise prohibited) and or presence constitute a direct threat due to a "high probability" of causing someone else distress?
I am causing severe The original decision allowed for the possibility of returning for the Fall semester based on the following:
-Undergo a forensic psychological assessment
-Follow any treatment recommendations that the psychologist requires prior to the Fall
This evaluation went by with no issue.
-My overall risk assessment was mild with 0 history or indication of physical violence
-I have autism which can result in my conversations being friendlier than what would be considered normal
-The police reports filed by this professor (I haven't been able to view) were inconsistent with her previous interactions with me and these interactions were ultimately encouraged by her
-Suggestion was for my immediate return and anything else would likely cause psychological/emotional harm
They denied the request to return based on the following:
-Allegations of rudeness (such as asking repetitive questions)
-Belief that I am a danger to this professor by causing them distress by being present and/or potentially trying to communicate with her
-The treatment that the psychologist brings up are intensive (they are not) and were obviously meant to be completed prior to return
They also explicitly refused to consider accommodations, but would make an exception to their policy and allow me to take classes at a different school for credit at their institution while on leave.
Later on they tried to imply that this professor had never willingly engaged in any sort of relationship with me and that all of my interactions with her caused her severe distress. This is bizarre as I clearly didn't force her to schedule meetings with me.
My question is to whether or not they are applying direct threat correctly. Would the idea that my social interactions (while considered inappropriate due to their more personal/friendly nature do not cross into harassment or anything otherwise prohibited) and or presence constitute a direct threat due to a "high probability" of causing someone else distress?