Care & Concern
Care & Concern
The Care & Concern team (CARE) is dedicated to the well-being of our students. This team works with the campus community by identifying appropriate resources and assisting students in navigating the many university processes.
What We Do
The purpose of the Care & Concern (CARE) team is to be a resource to members of the University community who have a concern about a student’s behavior and need the opportunity to consult with professionals who deal with behavioral issues on a more frequent basis.
The CARE team determines the need for intervention, identification and activation of appropriate resources and responses, ongoing monitoring, and evaluation of responses and outcomes.
Some examples of incidents and situations that are addressed by the Team include classroom disruption, behaviors that may pose a threat to the physical safety or well-being of individuals or groups, and conflicts among individuals or groups that have the potential to escalate and pose a disruption to elements of the University community.
Meet the Team
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit an incident report with appropriate concerns or questions. The CARE team is coordinated by the Dean of Students and consists of several campus partners.
Emily Stephens
- Chair, Care & Concern and Director, Student Conduct
Cat Walker
- Associate Dean of Students and Director of Parent & Family Services
Jessie Lewis
- Associate Director, Care & Concern
McKensie Hardin
- Assistant Director, Student Services
Deanna Smith
- Associate Dean of Students, Meridian
Calvin Mosley
- Executive Director of Housing & Residence Life
Brian Locke
- Assistant Chief of Police
LaPorshia Harris
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Holly Billings
- Associate Director, Student Counseling Services
Tabor Mullen
- Associate VP of Strategic Partnerships
Sawyer Bowering
- Executive Director, Center for Academic Advising
Jamie Methvin
- Assistant Director, Education & Membership Wellness
Lylee Dodson
- Assistant General Counsel
Chris Dallager
- Director, Disability Rescource Center
What Needs To Be Reported
Whenever in doubt about any situation, it is always important to submit an incident report. We encourage you to read more about what types of behaviors must be reported.