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CARE TEAM

The WVU CARE Team’s primary goal is to help students, staff, and faculty better assist students who are at-risk. Balancing the need for privacy and autonomy of the individual and the needs of community safety, the team provides timely assistance and interventions to best serve the students and WVU community.

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The WVU CARE Team’s primary goal is to help students, staff, and faculty better assist students who are at-risk. Balancing the need for privacy and autonomy of the individual and the needs of community safety, the team provides timely assistance and interventions to best serve the students and WVU community.

Our Mission

The CARE (Collaboration, Assessment, Response, Engagement) Team is a multidisciplinary group that addresses and helps at-risk students obtain the needed supports and assistance to be successful at WVU. The CARE Team, through a collaborative and proactive approach is committed to identifying, preventing, assessing, intervening, and reducing threats to the safety and well-being of students and the greater WVU community.

Our Goals

We intend to foster a culture of reporting and caring so that students of concern are identified and provided the appropriate supports and referrals.

  • Improve coordination and communication regarding behavioral issues across campus

  • Centralize reporting and referral systems to better identify, assess, manage, track and support WVU students whose behavior causes serious concern

  • Utilize a proactive approach and employ early intervention techniques with at-risk students to prevent escalation of concerns and bridge gaps in services

  • Provide training, resources, and support to WVU community members to better identify and address behaviors of concern

Our Members

  • Carrie Showalter, Assistant Dean of Students, CARE Team Chair, Campus and Community Life
  • Morgan Sharpless, Director, CARE Team, Campus and Community Life
  • Ashlyn Courtney, Case Manager, CARE Team, Campus and Community Life
  • Skylar Braithwaite, Assistant Director, Campus and Community Life
  • Jill Gibson, Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • Julie Kennedy-Rea, Assistant Director of Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Patricia Cendana, Executive Director, Housing and Residence Life
  • Sherry St. Clair, Chief, University Police Department
  • Stacey Kearns, Program Coordinator, Office of the Provost
  • Freddie McDonald, Director of Center for Learning, Advising and Student Success
  • Kayla Bridge, Case Manager, Title IX
  • Katie Gallagher, Parent Relations Director, President's Office

Make A Referral

Anyone can refer a student who could benefit from additional support and troubleshooting. Please include all pertinent information pertaining to the student’s area/behavior of concern, including any documentation that may be relevant. It is helpful to let the student know you are making a referral.

Submit a CARE Team Referral

Learn more about the Referral Process.

Caring For Our Students

Build your care toolkit and discover resources...

Offering support to our student community is a critical and rewarding responsibility. Develop the skills and knowledge you need to better care for students by reviewing the CARE Team's Red Folder resources, or exploring our trainings.

Read Our Red Folder Learn About CARE Team Trainings

Emergency Contacts

If this is an emergent situation or an immediate threat to self or others, please contact the following 24/7 resources. Completing a CARE referral in lieu of emergency services will delay a response.

University Police (On-campus)

(304) 293-2677 911 Visit their Website

Carruth Center

For crisis or psychological emergencies, call the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services.

(304) 293-4431 Visit their Website

CARE Team

For questions or inquiries, please contact us.

careteam@mail.wvu.edu (304) 293-5611 Our FAQ Page

Have Questions?

If you need more information about the services and resources we provide, please call us at (304) 293-5611 or email us at careteam@mail.wvu.edu. You can also review our FAQ page for common questions and concerns.

Our FAQ Page