Ithaca College

Are you concerned about a student?  Introducing the ICare Team and ICare Report for Students in Distress.

The Office of Student Life is pleased to announce that the Assisting Students at Risk initiative has transitioned to the ICare Team.

The Ithaca College Awareness Response and Education Team is a small, confidential group of campus officials who respond to concerns regarding the well-being of individual students and the safety of the campus community.  ICare processes aim to:

• Provide a centralized place for faculty, staff, students, and family members to communicate concerns regarding a student.
• Provide education to the campus community on risk issues and resources for students.
• Proactively address issues students are experiencing to promote their academic success and overall well-being and help students avoid more serious difficulties.

There could be varying signs that a student is distressed and struggling.  The ICare Team has provided examples of behaviors which may cause us to feel concerned for a student (which can be reviewed at Behaviors of Concern).  Examples include:

• A student who is withdrawn and has limited social support.
• A student who is engaging in a pattern of concerning substance use.
• A student who is verbally or physically aggressive towards others.
• A student whose mood and functioning has significantly declined.

If a student is demonstrating Behaviors of Concern, any member of the Ithaca College community (Faculty, Staff, Students, Family Members) is encouraged to complete the on-line ICare Report in order to access the student help.

If your concerns for a student require immediate assistance, please contact Ithaca College Public Safety at 274-3333.