CARE Team
Bucknell is committed to the health and safety of all members of our community.
Campus Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) focuses on supporting the safety and well-being of the Bucknell community. The CARE Team assists in instances that may pose a risk to an individual or the campus community. Keeping our campus safe, supporting our students, and mitigating risk at Bucknell are the goals of CARE.
Please consult the information on this page if you observe a student who is exhibiting any concerning behaviors.
Who We Are
The CARE Team includes representatives from the following campus offices, but its composition may be adjusted as needed based upon specific situations to include representation from other divisions or departments on campus, such as Religious & Spiritual Life, International Student & Scholar Services, Accessibility Resources, Global Education, Athletics, or Gender & Sexuality Resources. Standing team members include:
- Academic Affairs
- Athletics
- Bucknell Student Health
- Bucknell Student Counseling Center
- Dean of Students
- Housing & Residential Education
- Public Safety
- Student Conduct
University faculty and staff are sometimes faced with students who are in distress and may exhibit concerns of threat of harm to self or others. Various student services exist to support faculty, staff and students in these situations — please submit a report at bucknell.edu/report.
All additional questions or concerns can be directed to us at studentcare@bucknell.edu or at 570-577-3319.
What We Do
The CARE Team supports the Bucknell University community by carefully evaluating and responding to any concerns of threat of harm to self or others that are brought to our attention. In addition to addressing these concerns, the CARE Team is dedicated to identifying members of our community who may need support, guidance or other forms of assistance, and to connecting them with the appropriate resources both on campus and in the wider community.
It may be helpful to talk over your concerns if you're not sure about the action you want to take. Frequently, just talking with another professional will clarify issues and help you in your problem solving. To discuss your concern, please contact Student CARE at studentcare@bucknell.edu or at 570-577-3319. To submit a report please go to bucknell.edu/report.
High Distress
Students may experience different levels of distress across various areas of their lives. The type and amount of distress they are experiencing will require different actions and resources.
Recognize — Respond — Refer
Recognize
Be on the lookout for behaviors that:
• Indicate concern about a person's safety
• May occur in clusters or be an acute change that is noteworthy
• Are ongoing and consistent
• Result in significant impairment
Common indicators are listed but students may present with indicators not listed.
Respond
Each situation is unique. Use these important tips to determine the most appropriate response for a distressed student.
• Safety first
• Be steady
• Pause
• Consult
• Listen and validate
• Ask direct questions
• Give concrete help
• Follow up
Refer
Determine who to contact when you are concerned about a student who is disruptive, troubling and/or threatening. Visit the campus resources page to find localized resources.
Is the student a danger to themselves/others or does the student need some other assistance?
• Yes
• No
• Maybe
Mandatory Reporting
You may be a mandatory reporter if notified about sexual or gender-based harassment or assault. For questions regarding mandated reporting, please refer to the policy and reporting procedures.