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C.A.R.E. Team

C.A.R.E. Team (Coordination Assessment Response and Education)

The C.A.R.E. Team provides a convening body of multi-disciplinary leadership perspectives in order to foster sharing of essential information and collaboration.  The C.A.R.E. Team’s purpose is to monitor, assess, intervene, consult, and referral regarding barriers to student success and wellbeing.

 

The C.A.R.E. Team promotes student success and campus community wellbeing through:

 

Coordination of information, services, resources, and campus perspectives 

 A ssessment of threat, well being, and available campus and community resources 

 Response to concerning behavior, student distress, campus crisis, wellness concerns

Education of the University community to create and maintain an ethos of care

 

What is disruptive behavior?

 

While the University is a place where the free exchange of ideas and concepts, debate and disagreement, all classroom, behavior and discourse of campus community members should reflect the values of respect and civility. Disruptive behavior is defined as behavior that interferes with university or university-sponsored activities, including classroom activities, study, research, intellectual or creative endeavors, administration, and service or provision of communication, or emergency services. 

 

What is distressed behavior?

 

Campus community members are frequently in a position to first observe signs of distress, which can include:

 

  • Excessive class absences
  • Sudden change in academic performance
  • Lacking emotional control
  • Excessive moodiness
  • Dramatic shifts in sleeping, self care, and/or eating habits
  • Persistent depression
  • Talking openly about suicide and/or self harm
  • Repeatedly engaging in risky behavior

 

If you are unsure about whether or how to intervene with a student in distress, ask yourself the following questions:

 

  • Is this student’s behavior significantly out of the ordinary?
  • Is the behavior getting worse?
  • Does the behavior place anyone at risk?
  • Do I want to talk with someone about my observations and concerns?
  • Is this beyond my skill level?

 

If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, it is a good idea to consult with a C.A.R.E. Team Member. 

Call the Assistant Dean of Student Life and CARE Team Coordinator at 503-725-4422.

 

When should I call C.A.R.E.?

 

As a member of the PSU community, you provide students with the education and services they need to enjoy a successful college experience. At times, you may encounter students who exhibit distressed or disruptive behaviors.  Contact the C.A.R.E. Team Coordinator (503-725-4422) if you are made aware of any of the following:

 

  • Writings, communication, or assignments that threaten the student and/or others
  • Distressed or disruptive student classroom, campus, or online behavior
  • Medical emergencies or hospitalizations
  • Homelessness
  • Assault, violence, and/or incarceration
  • Student death or deaths of family members
  • Significant mental health concerns and suicidal ideation
  • Major cultural conflicts or natural disasters impacting student success
  • Crisis or trauma involving multiple students