Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) Team

• Gather information to assess situations involving students who display concerning or disruptive behaviors.
• Recommend appropriate intervention strategies or disciplinary actions.
• Connect students with needed campus and community resources, and coordinate follow-up to ensure the support was deployed effectively.
• Centralize collection of concerning student behaviors.

Core Members

• Joanne Goldwater, Associate Dean for Retention and Student Success
• Derek Young, Dean of Students
• Jess Jolly, Director of Counseling Services
• Dr. Felix Martinez, Director of Public Safety
• Crystal Gibson, Director of Athletics and Recreation
• Katy Arnett, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Kelly O'Grady,  Interim Director of Accessibility Services

Making a Report

Anyone can report concerning, disruptive, alarming, or threatening behaviors to the CARE Team by:

• Speaking directly to a team member, or;
• Submitting a report here: Concerning Behavior Referral (maxient.com)

What to Report

• Behaviors or threats (direct or implied) that may entail risk of harm to self or others, including but not limited to: self-injurious behavior, suicidal thoughts or attempts, and aggression toward others.
• Erratic behavior that disrupt the normal proceedings of students, staff, faculty, or community, including but not limited to: weapons on campus, significant inappropriate disruption to the community inside or outside the classroom, disturbing electronic media postings, inappropriate behavior in which safety is compromised.
• Belief that an individual’s emotional well-being is deteriorating or at significant risk.
• Substance abuse or a mental health concern resulting in the need for medical intervention.

Care Response

Following the report of a concerning student behavior, a response will be initiated in a timely manner by:

• Convening a meeting of the core CARE Team members.
• Gathering and reviewing all available information and documentation.
• Assessing level of risk.
• Determining appropriate course of action.
• Coordinating appropriate response and resources.
• Documenting follow-up and next steps.

Assisting Students in Distress

This information is designed to give you information that you might find helpful when confronted with a difficult student situation.
https://www.smcm.edu/student-affairs/blue-gold-folder/#response-protocol