Hi
I was not quite sure where to post this. I’m a programme leader at uni plus a lecturer and a small group of my students have formed a strong aversion to me. I have only known them for six weeks and see them once a week. At the beginning of the week I was verbally assaulted by one of these students because I pulled her up on her lateness (45 minutes late). She behaved aggressively towards me and successfully intimidated me.
I reported this to the dean and was made to have a meeting with the student and the dean. The meeting was awful. She continued her abuse. Saying really nasty things and I just sat there and took it. I just needed to stay professional but I was crying inside. Once she left I did have an outwardly cry.
I would just like to know if anyone has been in this situation before and if so, how did it resolve?
I’m feeling terribly anxious about delivering I this lecture group again.