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CARE Team Mission

The VVC CARE Team exists to help students succeed, stay well, and stay safe. We do that by noticing early when someone's struggling, looking at the whole picture with care, and connecting people with the right support.

We're committed to:

  • Noticing and caring about concerning behavior early, before it gets worse
  • Looking at each situation carefully, from every angle that matters
  • Connecting people with support that fits their actual situation
  • Sharing responsibility for keeping our campus safe and supportive, together
  • Always looking for ways to do this better

 

What We're Working Toward

  1. A safe, supportive campus. Catching concerns early means less harm down the road.
  2. Reporting as an act of care, not a punishment. Anyone, students, faculty, staff, should feel comfortable flagging a concern without fear of stigma.
  3. Follow-through you can count on. Every concern is reviewed, tracked, and followed up on consistently.
  4. Support for the whole person. We look at academics, behavior, mental health, and basic needs, not just one piece.
  5. Support first, accountability when needed. We lead with support. Conduct processes come into play only when policy is actually violated.
  6. A campus that knows what to look for. We train our community to recognize warning signs and respond with empathy.

 

The team includes representatives from across campus, so the right expertise is available no matter what kind of concern comes up.

FERPA: Student Privacy Rights
FERPA allows Victor Valley College faculty and staff to share information about student behavior and concerns with VVC personnel who have responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students and/or the campus community. Student privacy should be carefully considered before sharing information beyond what is necessary to fulfill these responsibilities.

 

 

CARE Referral

CARE Referral: See Something, Sense Something, Say Something, Do Something

  • See something — Notice a change in behavior, mood, or wellbeing.
  • Sense something — Trust your instinct that something feels off.
  • Say something — Talk to the person, or share your concern with someone who can help.
  • Do something — Submit a CARE referral.

For more information or to submit a referral, visit vvc.edu/care-team.