CARE Team

Everett Community College is committed to promoting a supportive, safe, and engaging campus community. In response, it is the responsibility of each person within EvCC to join in supporting an environment that is positive for all community members. EvCC has a CARE  team to help students that are experiencing challenges or exhibiting behavior that is raising concerns here at EvCC. If you are experiencing challenges or are concerned for another student who may have challenges, please submit a CARE Report. If you have any questions regarding the CARE Team, please reach out to the Director of Student Well-Being and Community Standards at macortes@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9258.

The CARE team is composed of campus professionals who respond to reports of concern regarding the academic success and well-being of students. These professionals gather information, share their expertise, and help manage complex situations that students may be facing. The CARE team provides resources, referrals, and outreach to assist students through their challenges. For other emergency issues, please immediately contact Campus Security at 425-388-9990 or 9-1-1.

CARE Team Members:

  • Maurice Cortes (chair) - Director of Student Well-Being & Community Standards 
  • Dr. Jen Gilliard - Director of Counseling Services
  • Dr. Renuka Prabhakar - Executive Dean of Professional Technical Education and Applied Sciences
  • Katie Jensen - Dean of Transitional Studies
  • Amanda Campbell - Director of Housing
  • Paul Arithi - Director, Center of Disability Services
  • Kelsey Lindstrom - Student Campus Community Resource Manager
  • Nick Cascaddan - Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Management
  • Susanne Weatherly - Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Programs

Students who are deemed a threat to EvCC will be referred for further review by the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).

What to Report:
 

  • Self-Harm
  • Family/relationship difficulties
  • Emotional distress
  • Homelessness
  • Threatening or violent behavior
  • Mental Health Concerns
  • Challenges impacting academic performance
  • Temporary injuries (like car accidents that impact your ability to attend class)

Submit a Student Concern Report

CARE Team Review Process

Image of the CARE Team Process as flow chart. Reports are reviewed, discussed at CARE team meetings, student outreach is done, and cases are closed or followed up on.

The CARE Team Chair reviews all incoming reports and forwards them to the CARE Team for review. The CARE Team meets weekly to discuss the cases, determine outreach and support measures, and who will manage the case. Outreach is typically sent through the communication channels (e-mail, phone call, or mail) that the student has on file. Outreach measures are not considered mandatory, but can helpful for you in navigating any challenges you are experiencing. Due to FERPA considerations, the reporter of the concern (if not the student of concern themselves) will typically not be notified of any progres or outcome due the privacy of this educational record. For any questions, please contact the CARE Team at care@everettcc.edu or the CARE Team Chair at 425-388-9258.