CARE Goals

• Proactive Support: Respond to early signs of student distress or disruptive behavior through proactive intervention.
• Trauma-Informed Care: Support student well-being by emphasizing trauma-informed practices in communication and interventions.
• Resource Awareness: Increase campus awareness of available resources and encourage help-seeking behaviors to reduce the stigma around mental health.
• Campus Safety: Enhance safety for the campus community by identifying trends and implementing strategies to reduce self-harm and violence.
• Consultation & Training: Serve as a needed resource for employees, providing consultation and guidance on how to support students in need.

CARE Team Members

Jeanette Miller, Dean of Student Support
Jeanice Freeman, Director of Workforce Education
Jenny Mao, Counseling 
Arnulfo Ramirez, Director of Safety and Security
Dan Tarker, Dean of the Library and Learning Support
Gregg Tessensohn, Program Manager, Veteran’s Services
Megan Valerio, Director of the Roy Flores Wellness Center
Michael Chen, Student Conduct & Title IX Officer, Chair
Rachael Torella, Director of Disability Services