The Worcester State University Collaboration, Assessment, Response and Education (CARE Team) is a student-centered, collaborative support network dedicated to promoting student well-being through proactive, compassionate, and transparent assistance. Our mission is to assist students in distress, struggling with basic needs, facing unexpected crises, and dealing with academic challenges such as absences, leaves, and returns. The CARE Team coordinates communication and resources across campus departments to provide comprehensive support, focusing on the holistic care and success of every student.
The CARE Team offers a holistic, case-management approach to addressing student concerns by evaluating reported behaviors or situations to assess risk levels and determine appropriate actions and referrals. The CARE Team coordinates resources and follow-ups to ensure a comprehensive response and support from the greater campus community, managing each case individually while balancing the needs of the student.
The CARE Team is not a threat assessment team or responsible for responding to emergencies.
The CARE Team is chaired by Jennifer Quinn (Associate Dean of Student Affairs) and Tommy Gorman (Associate Director of Community Standards). The CARE Team consists of members from the following departments:
All WSU community members, friends, and family may submit a referral to the CARE Team by completing the CARE Team referral that can be found below and is available on the faculty, staff and student portal at worcester.edu (blue “reporting options” button).
The CARE Team receive referrals via online form. The CARE Team meets regularly to ensure students of concern receive timely and consistent support. The CARE Team initiates outreach to students to assess needs, coordinates support, connects them to resources and provides ongoing support as appropriate.
