Student Conduct and Care

CARE Team

Office of Student Conduct and care

The CAre team

Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation

The CARE Team is a campus resource for students, faculty, and staff who have concerns regarding alarming, problematic, and/or disruptive student behavior. The team responds to nonemergency concerns and uses a proactive approach to discuss potential problems, intervene early, and develop appropriate courses of action for referred students. The goal is to support students who may be in distress and/or whose behavior is of concern to others before they rise to crisis levels.

If you observe and/or are made aware of student behavior that leaves you feeling concerned, worried, and/or alarmed, trust your instincts and say something. The CARE Team can assist with the student of concern and, in some cases, provide you with suggestions as to how you can assist the student directly.

CARE REFERRAL FORM

Interventions

Common behaviors.

In the past, the CARE Team has received reports with the following common student behaviors:

Appears to be struggling academically and/or is not attending classes regularly
Reports feeling overwhelmed and/or uncomfortable transitioning to campus
Experiences feelings of isolation, loneliness, or disconnection from peers
Writes about threats to harm self or others
Appears to be going through family problems, relationship problems, and/or a breakup
Experiences the loss of a loved one
Constantly asks for help with personal problems that are beyond the scope of your role and/or expertise level
Is consistently anxious, stressed, and/or depressed
May benefit from a personalized outreach regarding resources available on campus

Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list, and the CARE Team is always readily available to discuss scenarios concerning health, well-being, and safety.

About the CARE Team

Our members.

Center for Student Counseling
Disability Access Center
Indiana University Fort Wayne
The Multicultural Center
Office of Financial Aid
Office of Student Conduct and Care
Purdue University Legal Counsel
First Year Advising Center
Student Housing
University Police

Consulting areas include the Office of Institutional Equity, the Office of Academic Affairs, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Office of International Education, the Office of Military Student Services, and others as needed.

Campus Resources for Students

Cultural and Identity Resources

Your identity matters to you and it matters to us too. As a student at Purdue Fort Wayne, we hope you identify as a Mastodon (Go Dons!). We also know that your country of origin, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and life experiences are extremely important to who you are as a person. The resources below provide support for your identity, a sense of community, and fellowship. You belong here.

Emotional Resources

Emotional wellness is how you engage with and understand your emotions and thought process. The resources below are there to support your mental health, help you when there are changes to your emotional well-being, and seek support through a plethora of offices, resources, and services. Your emotional health is just as important to us as it is to you.

Financial Resources

Financial wellness involves the successful management of financial means, which includes things like food, transportation, social activities, various wants and other needs. We know managing your money can be extremely successful. The resources below are designed to help you understand how to manage your money, make wise financial decisions, and prepare financially for your future.

Intellectual Resources

Intellectual wellness is a crucial part of your journey as a Purdue Fort Wayne student. In college, you will be faced with challenges that will help you learn and grow intellectually. We recognize that your mind is competing for your time and attention with school, possibly, and life in general. The resources below are geared towards helping you navigate your academic life. Whether you are struggling in a subject or just want extra assistance, tutoring may be a great option.

Physical Resources

Physical wellness involves taking care of your body in an effort to stay healthy. We want your physical health to be a priority, because we know that your physical health helps you in the classroom too. The resources below include those relating to nutrition, physical activity, illness prevention and treatment, safety, and more.

Sexual Resources

Sexual wellness is all about making informed decision related to boundaries and sexual relationships, all while respecting and honoring yourself and others. The resources below are here to empower you to become informed about how to make healthy sexual choices, respond to your needs, and support offered for victims of intimate partner violence.

Social Resources

Social wellness involves getting connected with others and forming relationships. The resources below will guide you towards social engagement, building community, and forming and maintaining relationships. This resource is also great for students with families.

Spiritual Resources

Spiritual wellness encompasses you finding the meaning and purpose of living, which can often include faith, beliefs, morals, and ethics. The resources below are here to help you foster that meaning finding.

Vocational Resources

Vocational Resources includes finding a career that you’re passionate about while feeling personally fulfilled. Whether you want to pursue a degree beyond a bachelors or not, your vocational wellness involves preparing yourself personally and professionally for your future. The resources below are here to help you do just that.

Mastodon Student Relief Fund

The Mastodon Student Relief Fund provides financial support to currently enrolled degree-seeking PFW students who experience an accident, illness, financial hardship, or other situation that may jeopardize their ability to succeed academically. In addition to this fund, Purdue University Fort Wayne also offers the Zielinski Angel Fund Emergency Aid (learn more here) and the Brown Ink Society Emergency Assistance (learn more here). Please note that applications for the Brown Ink Society Emergency Assistance must be a nomination for a student from a staff or faculty member. Please consider checking into both emergency funds when considering The Mastodon Student Relief Fund.

Mastodon Student Relief Fund Request Form

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