Care Team
Kent State University鈥檚 Care Team is a cross-divisional crisis management committee that collaboratively assesses and coordinates a response to student behavior identified as reasonably posing a potential threat to self, others, or the University community.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Examples of concerning behavior can include, but are not limited to:
- Erratic behavior that is distracting and/or disruptive to the learning environment, in the classroom or elsewhere on campus (including online activities)
- Violations of personal space both physically and via communications
- Implied or direct threat of harm to themselves or others
- The display of, or suggestive talk about, what is thought to be a weapon or something to be used for harm or disruption
- Physical or verbal confrontation or discomforting statements
- Stalking or harassment behavior towards a faculty member or student
- Bizarre or odd behavior
- Threatening, aggressive or hostile communications (verbal and/or electronic)
- Clearly noticeable changes in behavior, demeanor, dress, or personality from what was previously as 鈥渢ypical鈥� for that individual.
Referrals to the Care Team may be made by contacting the Dean of Students for a unified institutional response.
Office of the Dean of Students
Phone : (330) 672-8003
ODOS@kent.edu
If your concern needs to be addressed immediately, call 911 for emergency assistance or the local 24-hour crisis helpline at 330-678-HELP.
