Crisis, Assessment, Response & Evaluation (CARE) Team
The mission of the CARE team is to engage in proactive and collaborative approaches to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with students, faculty, staff, and visitors exhibiting concerning behaviors or thoughts. By partnering with members of the community, the CARE team strives to promote individual student, faculty, and staff wellbeing and success while prioritizing community safety.
Composition of CARE:
CARE is composted of representatives from the following areas:
- Student Conduct
- Student Affairs
- Safety & Security
- Health & Wellness Center
- Disabled Students Program & Services
- Financial Aid
- Registrar's Office
Key Functions of CARE
The CARE Team’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
to receive and review reports regarding students of concern submitted by members of the campus community and the general public;
to identify cases that need to be referred to the District’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT);
to develop a collaborative and coordinated action or intervention plan to respond to students of concern and follow-up plans, when necessary;
to create protocols, processes, procedures, and recommend policies to enhance the effectiveness of the CARE Team;
to provide ongoing case management involving students of concern and to assist students in reaching their educational goals;
to market and advertise the resources available provided by the CARE Team to the campus community.
