CARE Team

The Community Advocacy, Response, and Engagement (CARE) Team at your service.

At the University of Texas at Arlington, we are deeply committed to the safety, well-being, and success of our students. While the University offers a variety of departments and services tailored to students’ diverse needs, we understand some students may be unaware available resources – or may be hesitant to seek help on their own. 

To proactively identify and support these students, UTA established the Community Advocacy, Response, and Engagement (CARE) Team. The CARE Team is dedicated to supporting students who may be facing academic, emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges, including those who may pose a risk to themselves or others. Our mission is to provide early identification, supportive intervention, and ongoing education to promote student success and enhance campus safety.

 

This website is designed to help you:

  • Learn about the CARE Team and how we operate
  • Recognize signs of concern and understand how to support students in need
  • Access helpful resources on- and off-campus
     

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the CARE Team. Please contact us at [email protected] or 817-272-7862.

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Our Mission and Purpose

Mission

The Office of the Dean of Students champions student excellence with a holistic approach to education and accountability, fostering academic, social, and personal development.

The CARE Team is dedicated to: 

  • Foster a caring community where every student feels they belong
  • Promote holistic development—academic, social, and personal—through student support
  • Advocate for students by empowering their growth and resilience
  • Create a safe, supportive campus by prioritizing student well-being and success
 

 

Purpose

The CARE Team is committed to supporting student well-being and fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive campus community. Our primary goals are to:

  • Serve as a campus resource for faculty, staff, and students in address concerns about students facing academic, emotional, or personal challenges – including those who may be at risk to themselves or others.
  • Recommend thoughtful, coordinated interventions to support student success and well-being.
  • Promote student success and community safety by identifying needs, reducing barriers, connecting students to resources, and empowering them to build resilience and self-efficacy.
  • Provide a supportive process that helps students navigate challenges, especially when their personal development or the rights of others may be affected.
  • Advocate for students during times of personal or academic difficulty.
  • Engage the UTA community through education, consultation, and outreach on how to identify and support students of concern effectively.
     

 

Beliefs

At UTA, we are committed to fostering a culture of care – one where students are empowered to take responsibility for their emotional, physical, and academic well-being. We understand that students may encounter challenges that affect not only their personal success but also overall health and safety of the UTA community.

Although it’s not always possible to predict when someone may need support, certain behaviors or signs of distress can indicate a need for intervention. In such cases, a professional assessment may be necessary to ensure that the appropriate resources and support systems are in place. Our goal is to promote both student success and campus safety.

Addressing these concerns requires a collaborative approach. The CARE Team partners closely with campus resources – including Community Standards, the Student Access and Resource Center, UTA Police Department, and Counseling and Psychological Services – to provide coordinated and compassionate support for students in need.

Together, we work to maintain a campus environment that is safe, inclusive, and supportive of every student’s holistic development and succes.

 

 

 

 

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