Sometimes student behavior concerns become more than a faculty or staff member can or should address. HU has a team called HU CAREs to address beyond the norm concerns. Faculty or staff members should refer a student to the CAREs Team if they notice the following behavior:
- Unusual or erratic behavior in class, in the residence halls, during advising sessions, etc.
- Sudden extended absence from class or activities by a typically engaged student.
- Written work or creative expression with troubling themes or references.
- Written or verbal expressions of suicidal ideation or intent or mention of harm to others.
- Marked negative changes in academic performance.
- Noticeable decline in personal appearance/change in hygiene.
- Repeatedly engaging in disruptive behaviors in class.
- Excessive or inappropriate anger.
- Economic distress where a student may be in immediate need of room, board, or medical attention.
- Disruptive behavior that may indicate a potential mental health or addiction concern.
HU community members can report a student via the Undergraduate Student Services Portal. CAREs referrals are not monitored 24/7. If the behavior feels like an immediate threat to the student or the community or an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Learn more about the HU CAREs Team on the Student Services Sharepoint site.