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Superseded by:  Students of Concern Committee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 Sr. Director of Counseling and Psychological Services will act as Chair.

Members include representatives from: University Police Department, Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Services for Students, Student Conduct, Student Health Center, Academic Advising, Academic Affairs, Office of Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) (Title IX), 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, 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 about students of concern and their well-being by: 

• providing and encouraging the 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 (SRS)
• Rosanna Kelley, Lead Professional Academic Advisor, SRS
• Brent Boyer, Director, Disability Services for Students (DSS)
• 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)
• Rosemary Colman, Sr. Investigator and Training Specialist, OPHD
• Edie Brown, Care Team Coordinator, Noma Cares Central
• Molly Mande, Academic Programs
• Nader Oweis, Chief, University Police
• Anne-Marie O'Brien, Faculty Representative
• Laura Williams, Director, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Tim Grace, Student Health Center
• Andy Meyers, Associate Director, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Jenna McKee-Bakos, REACH

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