UIC Student CARE Team

The UIC Student Campus Awareness, Response, & Education (CARE) Team is a multi-disciplinary group of campus officials that work in a proactive and collaborative approach to respond to non-emergency concerns. The Student CARE team works to intervene early and develop appropriate courses of action for referred students. Our goal is to support students who may be in distress and/or whose behavior is of concern to others before they arise to a crisis.

The Student CARE Team is dedicated to providing support services for students to create the most enriching experience at UIC. The CARE Team offers a variety of educational, emotional, and financial services through collaboration with the University and surrounding community partnerships to aid students in their needs for assistance. The Student CARE Team works to develop Care plans to support students in their success at UIC and to establish a pathway for post graduate success. The Student CARE Team focuses on maintaining a positive environment that is conducive to the overall well being of students. The Student CARE Team provides liaisons from a multitude of departments within the University to be able to offer a variety of assistance plans tailored to each individual student.

Referring a Student

Mission

The UIC CARE Team builds the campus community’s capacity to promote a safer and healthier learning environment through collaborative consultations, strategy development, and timely intervention to address concerns regarding students’ well-being and behavior.

Values

  • Student Centered
  • Early Action
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Supportive environment
  • Coordination
  • Holistic care
  • Empowerment
  • Self-advocacy

Common issues addressed by CARE

  • Death of close friend/family member
  • Student hospitalized for physical or psychological condition
  • Financial hardship
  • Complaints and grievances
  • Emotional distress
  • Disruptive behavior
  • Disturbing written material/class discussion
  • Social/Developmental concerns
  • Self-Harming Behaviors

Potential Student Threat

The UIC Behavioral Student Threat Assessment Team is a separate group designed to identify, assess and manage any behavior that raises concern that an individual or situation may pose a danger to the safety of the campus.  This team is chaired by the Dean of Students at UIC.  Please use the form above or contact the Office of the Dean of Students directly regarding information about a possible student threat.

Members 

AVC/Dean of Students
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health & Wellness
Associate Dean of Students
Assistant Dean of Students
Director, Counseling Center
Director, Student Services
Director, Housing
UIC PD representative
Associate Director, Student Assistance
Associate Director, Basic Needs

Co-Chairs:
Annette Wright, Associate Dean of Students
Raphael Florestal-Kevelier, Assistant Vice Chancellor