The goal of the CARE Team is to serve as a resource team to students that are in need of support beyond academics. CARE Team members are able to link students with resources in the community to provide needed assistance. Common areas of support include shelter/housing and mental health referrals, among others. The idea is to intervene and provide support before these students develop more serious academic or personal problems.

Faculty and staff can report students experiencing academic problems, issues with attendance, or personal challenges that may interfere with their academic success. Reports can also be submitted when a student needs support making decisions about course registration due to personal circumstances. These reports can be submitted through the Student Reporting Forms page.

Available options include Academic Progress Concern, Attendance Concern, and Health & Wellness Concern, each with a brief description to help determine the appropriate form.

Once submitted, the report will be routed for outreach based on the concern:

• Academic Progress Concerns are addressed by the Learning Support Center.
• Attendance Concerns are handled by the Information Center.
• Health & Wellness Concerns are referred to a CARE Team member.
   

Some Academic Progress and Attendance Concerns may also involve CARE Team outreach. The CARE Team consists of student services staff who provide support, guidance, and resources to students facing personal challenges that affect their academic performance.