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Colonel Care (Coordinate, Assess, Respond, Educate)<\/b><\/p>\n
Introduction <\/b> <\/p>\n ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is committed to providing a campus environment that is conducive to students to develop their full potential. In addition, there may be times when the university is required to respond to a person of concern. Through development of the CARE Team, the University has created a mechanism to identify students in distress. This mechanism will initiate support and safety interventions, which will provide the student with the greatest chance of success and the university community the greatest level of protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This document will outline the University\u2019s CARE Team procedures, which do not replace existing academic or Student Policy and procedures, nor does it supersede existing local, state and\/or federal laws. Except where otherwise noted, the procedures in this directive apply to all students, faculty, and staff. The University may add, revoke, or modify these procedures to best meet the needs of the particular situation. Circumstances may dictate or necessitate procedural changes in policy implementation or enforcement that are not part of this policy, but this document will be continually revised or updated to best reflect the operating procedures of the University and the CARE Team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mission Statement<\/b><\/p>\n The mission of the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ CARE Team is to provide a program for identification, intervention, and response to person(s) of concern while balancing the needs of the individual with those of the community. The CARE Team identifies students, faculty, and staff whose behavioral patterns have raised concern about their well-being; centralizes communication to gain a more complete understanding of the whole individual; and develops a collaborative outreach plan with campus and community resources to address identified risks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Responsibilities\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The primary duties and responsibilities of the CARE Team include the following tasks:<\/span><\/p>\n CARE TEAM MEMBERSHIP<\/b><\/p>\n The CARE Team consists of university personnel with expertise in law enforcement\/threat assessment\/tactical applications, residence life, student affairs, medical and mental health, disability services and compliance. Membership is based on the position and not the individual. The members selected have regular contact with campus community members in some capacity, which will aid in assessment of persons of concern. Members have the authority to receive a CARE recommendation and take the appropriate action. A collaborative process to assess concerns will be used. Depending on the situation, personnel with areas of specialization or responsibility may be called upon to assist the Team. The Team may also consult with other individuals as needed such as a faculty member who has a concern about a student.\u00a0 A professional counselor may also be consulted (with a signed consent) who has information concerning a student, faculty and or staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Team Members<\/b><\/p>\n The core CARE team is composed of the following disciplines.<\/span><\/p>\n Core Colonel CARE Team:<\/span><\/p>\n CARE Team Liaisons\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The CARE Team will work with other University personnel as needed based on the issues reported in the CARE Report. These Liaisons will assist the team with specific individual cases by providing additional resources and information. Liaisons include, but are not limited to, the following:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Records\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Records created by the CARE Team related to individual students are considered \u201ceducational records” and as such are protected in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), CARE Team records will be maintained by the Office of Dean of Students in Maxient and will be considered confidential and accessible only to the student and parties with appropriate access (see FERPA Regulations <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.). Any CARE team member can add comments to CARE reports.<\/span><\/p>\n Referrals<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Any person who has concern for any ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ community member is strongly encouraged to fill out an <\/span>electronic CARE report form<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n In all emergencies or immediate threats to safety contact University Police at (958) 448-4911.<\/span><\/p>\n When to Refer<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>College students often have difficulty adjusting to college life, but in some cases students who are in distress (including but not limited to physical, emotional, situational or psychological) cannot function in their personal lives and\/or focus on learning.\u00a0 Colonel CARE\u2019s (Coordinate, Assess, Respond, Educate) purpose is to <\/span>assist with any situation that could potentially disrupt a student’s academic or social wellbeing within the university community.\u00a0 <\/span>The team provides early assessment and referral when an individual\u2019s behavior is identified as concerning, risky, or potentially harmful to self, others, or the community. <\/span>We plan to intervene early and support the student.\u00a0 The team reviews individual cases and coordinates an appropriate action plan for response. <\/span>An ethic of care and attention to the safety and wellbeing of individuals, the campus, and community guide all recommendations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n
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