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Public Accountability &
Coerced Counseling Analysis

An investigation into institutional non-compliance with student healthcare rights and the administrative handling of medical verifications involving Alisa Liggett, Director of Student Conduct at University of South Carolina.

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Purpose of this Report

This archive serves as a formal "Watchdog" analysis of official correspondence. It documents the discrepancy between professional clinical verification and administrative responses.

Administrative Narrative & Chronology

The following analysis details the sequence of events from initial clinical verification to the ultimate administrative rejection and communication termination.

October 07, 2016

1. The Initial Inquiry & Requirements

The student initiates a formal inquiry into utilizing an external licensed clinician. Alisa Liggett responds with conditional approval, setting two specific requirements for verification by Tuesday.

Official Evidence: 1. The Initial Inquiry & Requirements
Official Archive Item #1

"1. Have [your counselor], who must be a licensed clinician, send a letter on his letterhead indicating how long you have been under his care, your frequency of attendance... and that he is continuing to be your provider. 2. His letter must also include his acknowledgment of the suicidal threat on Sept. 30."

October 10, 2016

2. Submission of Clinical Verification

A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) submits a formal verification letter that explicitly addresses the two administrative requirements.

Official Evidence: 2. Submission of Clinical Verification
Official Archive Item #2

"I am a licensed professional counselor with license number [REDACTED]... I meet with [the student] for an assessment... Including in our discussion was the events that occurred before, during, and after his Student Conduct hearing... [and] the email chain where he stated 'I can't live in a World where I am feared.'"

Clinical Verification

  • Provider: Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Type: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • License Number [REDACTED]
  • NPI Number [REDACTED]
October 11, 2016

3. Administrative Rejection & Ultimatum

The Office of Student Conduct issues a formal rejection of the clinical documentation, claiming it does not meet specific requirements, and issues a mandatory 24-hour ultimatum for an internal assessment under threat of a registration hold.

Official Evidence: 3. Administrative Rejection & Ultimatum
Official Archive Item #3

"The recent letter you submitted to our office did not meet the requirements... your appointment at Counseling & Psychiatry is scheduled for October 12, 2016 at 3:30pm. This meeting is mandatory... If you do not attend this appointment, a hold will be placed on your registration."

Administrative Conflict

Communication terminated by Alisa Liggett, Director of Student Conduct. "Family should not expect an additional call back."

October 11, 2016

4. The Student's Challenge

The student issues a formal response, clarifying that their need for specialized trauma therapy is a direct result of recent events and advocating for their right to continue with their established medical provider.

Official Evidence: 4. The Student's Challenge
Official Archive Item #4

"I believe both of these topics have been covered... I want to do what is best for me and I hope that the office of Student Conduct can support that."

October 11, 2016 (4:49 PM)

5. Final Administrative Closure

Following multiple attempts at advocacy by the student and their family, the Director of Student Conduct issues a final rejection, terminates the option for outside care, and explicitly cuts off further communication.

Official Evidence: 5. Final Administrative Closure
Official Archive Item #5

"After six phone calls from you and your mother today... The letter met none of the requirements necessary. Thus, that option is no longer available. Please understand that your family should not expect an additional call back."

Administrative Conflict

Communication terminated by Alisa Liggett, Director of Student Conduct. "Family should not expect an additional call back."

October 12, 2016

Institutional Deadline

The final deadline for the mandatory internal assessment, proceeding despite the submission of professional medical verification and the student's formal challenge.

Final Administrative Deadline

The final PDF correspondence outlining the mandatory assessment deadline and registration hold threat.

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Compliance Audit

A side-by-side comparison of external medical documentation versus the institutional administrative response.

Medical Provider Verification (Oct 10)

  • Submitted on professional letterhead by licensed clinician.
  • Included specific License and NPI identifiers.
  • Confirmed active treatment for trauma (DBT).
  • Outlined frequency and duration of care.
  • Included clinician's direct contact and signature.

Administrative Response (Oct 11)

  • Unilateral rejection: 'Met none of the requirements'.
  • 24-hour ultimatum for internal assessment.
  • Threat of registration hold for non-attendance.
  • Refusal of further communication with the family.
  • Dismissal of established community clinical relationship.

Analysis Outcome

"The administrative rejection of professional clinical verification without specific evidentiary rebuttal suggests a breakdown in the institutional 'Duty of Care' and a prioritization of administrative control over medical stability."