Care Team
The California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) CARE (Campus Assessment, Response, and Engagement) Team is a multidisciplinary body established to provide coordinated support to students encountering circumstances that may adversely affect their well-being or academic performance. The team convenes on a weekly basis and includes personnel from Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and the University Police Department. All members of the CSUMB community are encouraged to adopt a "see something, say something" philosophy. The CARE Team is committed to the early identification of students experiencing distress or other challenges, and to coordinating comprehensive and collaborative responses. The team's mission is to foster a campus environment that prioritizes students’ safety, sense of belonging, and success by facilitating access to the appropriate support services.
How to make a referral
If this is an emergency please call 911.
Any member of the CSUMB community, including faculty, staff, and students, may submit a referral for a student of concern. A concerned family member or outside community member may also submit a referral for a student, but staff will be unable to share any updates or provide additional information. Referrals can be made through the following methods:
- Completion of the online Maxient form: CARE Team & Basic Needs Referral Form.
- EAB Early Alert.
- Direct communication with any CARE Team member via phone, email, or in-person interaction.
Referrals submitted through the Maxient platform may be routed to other departments as appropriate, including Student Conduct and Title IX.
If you are concerned about a student and would like to consult with a member of the Care Team, please submit a referral form via the blue button, which will be routed to the team for review and response. If you are concerned about your own well-being, please also use the blue button (below).
The CARE Team holds standing weekly meetings during the fall and spring semesters to review and respond to student referrals. Not all concerns meet the threshold for discussion during CARE Team meetings. In such instances, the Dean of Students Office staff may provide individualized support to students through direct outreach and case management. These cases are handled by the Dean of Students Office in accordance with institutional policy and may be referred to the CARE Team if the situation escalates or reveals additional risk factors. If you refer a case, you may not receive an update regarding the information.
The Care Team
The Care Team is composed of core standing members from the following areas of campus:
- Dean of Students Office
- Personal Growth and Counseling Center
- Student Housing and Residential Life
- University Police Department
- Center for Advising and Student Success