CARE Team

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to the safety, well-being, and success of our students. The university offers several departments and services across campus designed to meet the unique needs of our students, but we know that sometimes students may not ask for help or aren't aware of the resources available to them. To proactively identify and support these students, we have established the Community Advocacy, Response, and Engagement (CARE) Team. We are dedicated to supporting students facing academic, emotional, or psychological challenges, as well as those who may pose a risk to themselves or others. Our team strives to provide a caring, supportive program of identification, intervention, and education, aiming to provide our students with the greatest chance of success and our community with the highest level of safety.

We created this website to accomplish the following:

• Educate you about the CARE Team and how it works.
• Provide you with information and tips about how to recognize and support those you may be concerned about.
• Provide additional resources on our campus and in our community.

If you have any questions or concerns for the CARE Team. Please contact us at care@uta.edu or 817-272-7862.

Our Mission and Purpose

Mission

Our mission is to cultivate a culture of care and community where every student feels a sense of belonging and connection. We foster holistic success by connecting students to a broad range of services that support academic, social, and personal development. Through our dedication to advocacy, we strive to empower students to navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and achieve their fullest potential. With an unwavering focus on student safety, well-being, and success, we aim to create a campus environment where every individual feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Purpose

The purpose of the CARE Team is to:

• Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, and students to address the needs of students who are experiencing academic, emotional, or personal challenges and/or those who may pose a risk to themselves or others.
• Recommend collaborative and purposeful interventions aimed at helping students achieve success. 
• Promotes student success, reduce risk, and enhance overall community well-being and safety by identifying needs, removing barriers, leveraging resources, and fostering student self efficacy.  
• Establish a process that is designed to be helpful to students, particularly when the rights of others or an individual's own growth and development are challenged.
• Advocate on behalf of students in times of need.
• Engage with the UTA community to provide education and consultation regarding effective ways to identify and support students of concern.

Beliefs

At UTA, we believe in fostering a culture of care where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their emotional, physical, and educational well-being. We recognize that students sometimes face challenges that can impact not only their own welfare but also the broader campus community.

While it is difficult to predict the future, some actions and signs of distress may signal a need for further support to safeguard both the individual and the community. These situations may benefit from additional assessment by professionals to ensure that the right interventions and resources are in place, prioritizing student success and campus safety.

Collaboration is key to addressing these concerns effectively. The CARE Team works closely with several campus resources including the Office of Community Standards, the Student Access and Resource Center, the UTA Police Department, and Counseling and Psychological Services, to provide a coordinated approach when supporting students Together, we strive to maintain an environment that is safe, supportive, and encourages the holistic success for all members of our community.