Please see this page for information about how to submit a Care report.

Established:

Re-established in 2018

Superseded by:  Students of Concern Committee

Advisory to:

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Membership:

The Dean of Students will act as Chair.

Members include representatives from the University Police Department, Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Services for Students, the Student Conduct Officer, Student Health Center, Confidential Advocacy, Academic Advising, Academic Affairs, Office of Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) (TitleIX), Athletics, and Residential Education and Campus Housing.

Others may be invited by the Chair to participate in specific meetings or enlisted to collaborate on interventions, as appropriate (e.g., International Education and Exchange, faculty, EOP, Seawolf Scholars, Deans, Athletics, Fraternity & Sorority Life). 

Affiliates: HUB Cultural Center, Student Involvement

Term and Appointment:

Annual, by position

Meeting Schedule:

Weekly

Purpose:

The Care team promotes well-being and student success. This multidisciplinary team coordinates resources and education for the campus community in identifying and referring student behavior that is distressing, disruptive, or concerning. The team also coordinates assessment and intervention services for students referred to the Care team.

Charge to Committee:

Act as an advisory committee to the VPSA with regard to students of concern and their well-being by: 

• providing and encouraging utilization of appropriate resources for students, faculty, staff, and community members
• promoting a safe living, learning, and working environment
• facilitating connection and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and community members
• supporting responsible choices and personal/community responsibility 

Current Year Membership:

• Alvin Nguyen, Director, Student Retention & Success
• Brent Boyer, Director, Disability Services for Students
• Ben Ellis, Director, Student Conduct
• Madison Shepard, Associate Director, REACH
• Erin Hunter, Director, REACH
• Julie Vivas, Director, Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)
• Edie Brown, Care Team Coordinator
• Molly Mande, Academic Programs
• Nader Oweis, Chief, University Police
• Karen Werder, Faculty Representative
• Laura Williams, Director, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Julie Rudy, Athletics
• Andre Gerard, Student Health Center
• Andy Meyers, Associate Director Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Chelsea Hennan, Athletics
• Ricky Khanijow, OPHD
• Jenna McKee-Bakos, REACH

Reminder: If you have a concern about the student which is more confidential or immediate in nature please complete a Care Report. If a student appears to be in imminent danger of harming self or others please call University Police at 707-664-4444 or call 911.