Student Concern Report
Students, Faculty, Parents, and others are strongly encouraged to share with us when they are concerned about a student’s well being (no matter how small or insignificant they may seem).
Three Important Reasons to Share Your Concerns:
- Earlier Intervention: Early support can make a significant difference in a student's success. Connecting a student with resources at the first sign of concern can help prevent academic, personal, or social challenges from escalating. When intervention is delayed, students may miss classes, feel isolated, withdraw from campus life, or experience disruptions to their overall college experience.
- Connecting the Dots: Care and Support Services brings together concerns shared by faculty, staff, students, and families to better understand a student's situation. Each piece of information helps us identify patterns, assess needs, and coordinate appropriate support.
- All For One: Submitting a referral is one way to show a student that they matter. By sharing concerns, you help ensure students receive the support they need and don't fall through the cracks. Creating a caring community is a shared responsibility, and every referral helps us support students more effectively.
Common Examples of Concerns:
The following list of indicators provides some context when deciding whether a student may need additional support:
Academic Concerns:
- Frequent, unexplained absences (after multiple outreach attempts)
- Not responsive to communication
- Failure to complete assignments
- Poor performance
- Inadequate technology access
Social and Emotional Concerns:
- Socially withdrawn, isolated, lack of communication
- Dealing with a Loss/Death
- A significant change in overall mood
- Angry or hostile outbursts, yelling or aggressive comments
- Appears over-anxious or extremely distressed
- Food insecurity
- Excessive anxiety
Behavior Concerns:
- Excessive use or reliance on alcohol/other drugs
- Lack of attention to self-care, personal hygiene
- Extreme fatigue, exhaustion
- Noticeable cuts, bruises, burns
- Frequent or chronic illness
How You Can Help a Student:
Supporting students is a community effort. If you're concerned about a student, consider these simple steps:
Start the Conversation: Reach out privately, express your concern, and listen without judgment.
Make the Connection: Help the student connect with the appropriate resource by introducing them to the right person or walking them through the next steps.
Follow-up with the Student: Follow up after your conversation. Continued support can make a meaningful difference.
Refer and Partner: Share your concerns with Care and Support Services. Together, we can coordinate support and help students stay on track.