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RAPTOR CARES Concern Assessment Response Education Services The Rutgers Camden Dean of Students Office provides options for assistance to students that are experiencing academic, financial, medical, mental health or other personal or family problems that will keep them from succeeding at Rutgers. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

The Dean of Students – Camden Team (Graduate and Undergraduate Students ) Mary Flaherty, assistant dean of students Irene Ulrich, director, student care and student advocacy Johnathan Sistrunk, associate director, student care and student advocacy Kayleigh Kenniff, Coordinator of Student Support & Advocacy Janae Tucker, Coordinator of The Office of Community Standards Fred Davis, campus director of veterans and military affairs 326 Penn Street, Third Floor Camden, NJ 08102 856-225-6050 856-225-6256 (FAX) Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Our CARES Team provides assistance and a path to resources for students experiencing emotional, social, physical, or economic concerns that impact a student’s academic and overall well-being. We focus on enhancing student success and retention by identifying needs, removing barriers, reducing anxiety and advocating for our students. Through our reporting system you can report a concern about a student, an incident involving an alleged violation of the Rutgers University policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, Stalking and Related Misconduct, a code of conduct incident or an academic integrity incident. For more information regarding student conduct, Title IX, academic integrity and our Raptor CARES program, please visit: http://deanofstudents.camden.rutgers.edu or email: [email protected] Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

CARES Caseload History July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 Total CARES Cases by Year 800 700 600 500 400 In the 2019-2020 academic year, the CARES Team saw over 1,100 cases! This is thanks to an increase in reporting by faculty & staff like you! 300 200 100 0 2014 - 15 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 2015 - 16 2016 - 17

Our team tracks and monitors over fifty areas of concern in six categories and conducts outreach and follow up to our students. Academics Behavioral Financial Medical / Student Health Social Relationship Semester Withdrawal Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Top 10 Concerns By Year 300 250 In the 2019-2020 academic year we continued to see an increase in reports of academic concerns, but also saw medical concerns & personal concerns (such as homelessness and food insecurity) rise as well. 200 150 100 50 0 1a ca )A s ic m e d -C on rn ce 4d 5 w ith in )F ed M ) c d ra G a nc es l ia C c on 4a / al ic u St n er in )F n de tH m er -T a ci an ea Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey l th lC C Bi on on c ll c n er n er i -F -C ) 1f h n na g an a Ac d ci e A al in ic em H s id ea -C 5 lth on ll -I c s ne n er s th O nj /I y ur e (d er 1d ed M ) n / al ic u St s ib cr c )A n de 2014 - 15 e ad tH in n ic em ea lth e) iv t ra ar s -C C on on c c n er n er 2015 - 16 w -a b i th Sc n se h ce u ed o -h le sp l iz ita a 6d n tio /i e ll n te es m e )S ss d ith W r w ra 8b al e th O - so er P ) 1 2016 - 17 r na D l- a Ac ) b th ea ic m e d in s ily m fa -C on ce rn w ith s es of r P or

Referrals By Student / Self By faculy and staff 2016 - 17 By Student / Self By faculy and staff 2015 - 16 In the 2019-2020 academic year, the CARES Team continued to see faculty, staff and students report at higher numbers than years prior, allowing us to serve more students than ever before. By Student / Self By faculy and staff 2014 - 15 0 50 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450

- Receive initial reports - Triage and assign reports - Initiate outreach to student and notify reporting party - Meet with student, obtain confirming documentation if needed - Develop action plan - Monitor, reassess and / or close case CARES, Students of Concern, Campus Assessment (CARE Team) The Office of Community Standards (Assistant Dean of Students / Coordinator) Sexual Assault, Stalking, Partner Violence (Title IX Coordinator, DVA, RUPD, Dean of Students) Academic Integrity Issues (Faculty, AIFs and Academic Deans) Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Students tend to be “multiple” – they have multiple concerns, they have multiple reports / incidents, they present to multiple offices / departments Student issues may require a hand - off from CARES to Conduct to Title IX and back again. Our case information system provides the CARES Team the ability to stay abreast of a student’s progress. Our case information system allows us to track behavioral, conduct, academic, medical and social relationship issues to show student’s full history of reported concerns. Our case information system allows multiple layers of confidentiality and access restrictions Letter templates provide consistent language in outreach to students while allowing us to customized letters based on type of incident report submitted. Letter retrieval tracking and text messaging options (new fall 2017) Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

The Student Code of Conduct Personal Responsibility & Integrity The University Code of Student Conduct governs the student disciplinary process at Rutgers. The Code describes prohibited behaviors, potential sanctions for violations of the Code, and the process for adjudicating alleged violations of the Code including allegations of academic integrity violations. All students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the Code of Student Conduct. Check our page for more information & for a detailed copy of the Code! Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Prohibited Conduct The following actions are subject to disciplinary review on or off campus: Academic Integrity Disruption Disorderly conduct: Alcohol, drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, & paraphernalia Undisclosed recording: Violations of other University policies Abuse of the disciplinary system Acts of dishonesty Safety violations Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Physical misconduct Sexual assault or non-consensual sexual contact Bullying, intimidation, and harassment Defamation Hazing Invasion of privacy Theft or damage to property Distribution of alcohol, narcotics, or dangerous drugs Stalking

Most common Conduct Caseload – excluding Title IX & Academic Integrity Unique charges, each case may include multiple charges against a student Theft or damage to property Unlawfully possessing or using drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, or paraphernalia Forging, unauthorized alteration, or unauthorized use of any University documents or records, or any instrument or form of identification. Unauthorized entry into, use of, or misuse of University property, including computers and data and voice communication networks. Intentionally or recklessly starting a fire Failing to comply with the reasonable and lawful directions of University officials and University police . Taking or attempting to take University property or private property without the consent of the owner or person legally responsible for that property . Obtaining University services through devious means. Intentionally or recklessly damaging University or private property . Engaging in classroom conduct prohibited by the faculty member or in violation of the law or University policy. Possessing or consuming alcohol under the legal drinking age in New Jersey. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 3

If you have any additional questions or concerns, or aren’t sure if our office is the right place to report, ask us! We will absolutely point you in the right direction. Thank you for continuing to support our Rutgers-Camden students! Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey