It's easy to become emotionally invested in discussions that take place in college classrooms. Oftentimes these topics are vitally important to our lives and our futures, and it makes sense that we feel strongly about them – for many people, that passion is one reason they decided to spend the time and money to attend college in the first place. However, college is also a place where many young people encounter views and opinions that contradict their own, and this can cause some arguments to become heated. While being yelled at and berated by another student is bad enough, the situation becomes amplified when the professor is involved.

Getting Caught in Conflict With a Faculty Member

While a college professor is ideally supposed to be a neutral party in classroom discussions and a mediator in times of conflict, they are only human. Sometimes their emotions get the better of them – and in these cases, it's usually the student who suffers the consequences. At Winston-Salem State University, student Leila Hamoud and professor Cynthia Villagomez recently got into an argument about an essay Hamoud had written. According to witnesses, Villagomez lost her temper and yelled at Hamoud, who then yelled back. When Hamoud refused to apologize for her role in the incident, campus police led her out of the classroom in handcuffs.

While arguments always involve two parties and there are always two sides to the story, the consequences of yelling at a college professor are likely to be less than fair. Most colleges have a “code of conduct” that dictates certain types of behavior among students that are unacceptable – as well as what types of disciplinary action the school can pursue if students are in violation of this contract. Because most institutions of higher education prohibit aggressive behavior, getting into a heated argument with a professor can lead to a code of conduct violation, regardless of any police involvement. This can lead to suspension, removal from class, or expulsion and can have a serious impact on your future. If you're facing harsh penalties after shouting at your professor, the Lento Law Firm Team can help you fight back.

How an Advisor Can Help

If you are facing unfair consequences after yelling at your college professor during a classroom discussion, now is the time to contact an experienced education attorney-advisor who can help you tell your side of the story. During such a challenging time, handling your own defense is the last thing you need on your plate. You deserve a skilled and compassionate counselor who can help you fight for your rights.

Attorney-advisor Joseph D. Lento and his team at the Lento Law Firm have helped hundreds of students just like you in cases similar to yours at schools across the country. Don't let your words and actions in a moment of anger or frustration determine the course of your future. Call 888.535.3686 or contact us online today to start preparing your defense.