Resources for Concerned Faculty and Staff

There may be times when you have concerns about individuals (student, faculty, or staff) or the safety of others and our community.  The best initial step is to report your concerns to a campus resource that can answer your questions, help develop a plan, or, in some cases, take direct action.  Below is a brief chart of some important resources to help you decide whom to call depending upon the level and type of your concern.  However, any of these offices can help you or direct you to the appropriate resource. 

Types of Concerns You May Have

Mild Concern

  • Poor performance and preparation
  • Excessive absences or tardiness
  • Repeated requests for special consideration (especially when this represents a change from previous functioning)
  • Unusual or changed pattern of interaction
  • Excessive anxiety 

Moderate Concern

  • Disruptive behavior
  • Poor social support or conflict
  • Exaggerated emotional response that is obviously inappropriate to the situation
  • Dramatic weight loss or gain

Significant Concern

  • Threatening Behavior
  • Substance use/abuse
  • Depressed mood or low energy
  • Hyperactive or rapid speech
  • Swollen or red eyes
  • Change in personal hygiene or dress
  • Strange or bizarre behavior indicating loss of contact with reality
  • Hopelessness
  • Thoughts, plan, means, and intent related to suicide or homicide

    The Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), does not inhibit university employees from speaking to one another when concerns about students exist. Questions related to sharing information about university employees should be referred to the Employee Assistance Program and Human Resources.

    Level of Concern

    CSU Health Network
    491-7121

    After Hours
    491-7111

    Student Affairs
    Case Managers

    491-8051

    Conflict Resolution & Student Conduct Services
    491-7165

    Victim Assistance Team
    491-6384

    After Hours
    491-7111

    Dean of Students
    491-5312

    Employee Assistance Program for Faculty & Staff
    491-1527

    CSU Police
    491-6425
    491-7111
    or
    911

    Mild

    x

    x

    x

    x

     

    x

     

    Moderate

    x

    x

    x

    x

    x

    x

     

    Significant or Immediate

    x

     

     

     

     

    x

    x

    CSU Health Network: Medical and mental health services for CSU students, including 24 hour mental health emergency response
    Student Affair Case Manager Services: Support and referral services for CSU students and consultation for faculty and staff
    Conflict Resolution & Student Conflict Services: Mediation and disciplinary services for students and consultation for faculty and staff
    Victim Assistance Team: Advocacy services for victims of sexual assault, including 24 hour response
    Dean of Students: Concerns about individual students or safety of the community
    Employee Assistance Program: Services and referral for faculty & staff
    CSU Police: Immediate concerns for an individual and/or public safety