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The É«»¨Ìà is committed to providing a learning environment that promotes the safety and well-being of its students. The É«»¨ÌàCare Team provides a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to support students presenting concerning behaviors. The purpose of the Care Team is to assess reported concerns and develop a comprehensive plan to help guide and support students and the É«»¨Ìàcommunity. Led by the Dean of Students, the Care Team is comprised of university officials with relevant expertise and access to campus resources. The Care team meets regularly to address cases and issues that promote student success and well-being, community safety, respect for individual rights, and preserve the learning environment.

Care Referral

É«»¨Ìà faculty, staff, students, and other community members are encouraged to use this form to refer students who are experiencing challenges around physical, emotional, academic, and/or psychological matters impacting their well-being.

The É«»¨Ìà Care Team is dedicated to fostering a secure, supportive, and thriving learning environment. We prioritize community safety, student success, and overall well-being through a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach. Our team is committed to assisting students in managing crises and addressing academic or personal challenges. By comprehensively facilitating student development and community engagement, the É«»¨ÌàCare Team exemplifies a dynamic and student-centered space.

Team Goals:

• Provide care-centered resources and services to members of the University community.
• Gather, assess, and recommend interventions with individuals who demonstrate concerning or threatening behavior.
• Provide support and resources to community members who are concerned for another individual in the University community.

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Immediate Danger

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If this is an emergency, please call 911 or É«»¨Ìà Police Department at 713-743-3333 first AND then submit a Care referral so that our team can follow up. For 24/7 support around mental health concerns, you or the student may also contact É«»¨Ìà Counseling and Psychological Services at 713-743-5454. Please note that the Care Team operates within regular university business hours and does not provide immediate response.

Submitting this Incident Form to the Care Team will initiate an assessment of the behavior of concern. The assessment process is designed to get the individual the assistance they need to succeed in the University community and to protect the University community as a whole. For a list of student support resources visit