Now that the term is underway, students may experience the strain of balancing life and college.  This email contains  information on how to make a referral for students you believe may be in crisis or experiencing distress, or are not meeting student conduct expectations. You are encouraged to report ALL concerns so that we can support students and maintain a positive learning environment.  We’ve also included Title IX information, Public Safety tips and information regarding Chemeketa’s Care and Threat Assessment Teams.  

We hope you will take a moment to review the contents of this email to be better prepared to proactively assist the students you teach and guide.

Manuel Guerra, Executive Dean, Student Affairs
Ryan West, Executive Dean, Student Affairs

Student Concern Referral/Reporting Form   

The Student Concern Referral/Reporting Form is available for staff and faculty who have a concern about a student.   If you are concerned about a student who may need assistance or believe a student has violated the student code of conduct, you can submit the Student Concern Referral/Reporting Form, which is automatically routed to the Student Affairs office.  The link to the form is also located on the Faculty page on MyChemeketa.  For questions about the Code of Conduct, please visit the Student Rights and Responsibilities page on the public website or contact stacey.wells@chemeketa.edu.

The following are examples of concerning behavior faculty and staff should be aware of, prepare for, and report:

• Harassment: Sending or posting insults, threats, inappropriate language, inappropriate sexual language or media, etc. to instructors and/or students. Some of this could also be Title IX (gender discrimination) harassment, which could include their home lives.
• Mental Health: Students may be experiencing mental health issues  that could manifest as disruptive behaviors, inappropriate messages, suicidal ideation, threats to others, etc. If you have a concern regarding a student’s language or behavior, please submit  the Student Concern Referral/Reporting Form.  Our office will respond to the student’s needs accordingly.

Reporting Sexual Misconduct or Gender-Based Discrimination

The college takes all allegations of sexual misconduct or gender-based discrimination seriously. Our Title IX policy, which is meant to provide both resources and accountability for inappropriate behavior and actions, covers all Chemeketa employees and students. As a Chemeketa employee, you are required to report any concern of misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator. Reports will be kept private and the reporting party will have the opportunity to talk through options for how to proceed that will best support them. The only exception to privacy would be if there is a threat of harm to self or others that needs to be addressed to protect the well being of the community. Please visit our website for more information.

Counseling Services 

https://www.chemeketa.edu/students/student-services/counseling-services/

Counseling Services recognizes how important it is for us to support faculty, staff and students. If you have students who seem to be distressed and need some extra help this term, in addition to submitting the online Student Concern Referral/Reporting Form, you can connect them  directly to one of the Counselors. Counseling Services is open for in-person and remote appointments.

How Can You Help? 

Refer students to counseling services, seek consultation or submit a Student Concern Referral/Reporting Form when a student exhibits one or more of the following:

• Marked changes in academic performance or behavior
• Physical signs
• Social withdrawal
• Strange behaviors & Impaired thinking
• Exaggerated emotional responses 
• Threatening Statements and Behaviors

How to refer students

• How to Recognize a Student in Crisis
• Counselors are available to provide assessment and intervention for students faced with crisis (in danger to self or others) or concern that feels too overwhelming to wait for a regularly scheduled appointment. We offer drop in services Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Students can come on their own or be escorted by you for a warm handoff to our NEW location, upstairs in 2/230.

• For after hours crisis services, students should be referred to 988 – the suicide and crisis life line and they will be connected to a trained counselor that is part of the existing Lifeline network. Students can also be referred to Psychiatric Crisis Center (Marion County) 503-585-4949 or Yamhill Crisis Services 1-844-842-8200.

• For students who are not in crisis, Counselors work by appointment Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 6:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm.  Students can make appointments in Navigate by selecting Counseling Services. 

• Consultations are available to faculty and staff to discuss students of concern. To request a consultation please call 503-399-5129 or email counseling@chemeketa.edu.

• Instructors may submit the online Student Concern Referral/Reporting Form as well. This report will be sent to the Office Student Affairs to determine the appropriate staff to assist the student.  Access to this form is also on the Faculty Page in My Chemeketa.
• More Resources: Please visit our Counseling Services website 

Public Safety

Safety Tips

Everyone has a role in maintaining a safe learning environment at Chemeketa.  Some safety tips include:

• Avoid walking alone during evening hours
• Park in well-lit areas
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Scan the interior of your parked car before entering
• Do not leave personal items unattended, either in parked vehicles or college buildings
• If appropriate, contact the Public Safety Office for an escort to a parked vehicle
• Notify Public Safety at 503-399-5023 of suspicious activities or people

Threat Assessment Team (TAT)

Purpose and Scope

The Chemeketa Community College Threat Assessment Team is an internal, multidisciplinary team dedicated to the prevention of targeted acts of violence.  Through the cooperative sharing of information, resources and the knowledge gained through training with leading experts in the field of threat assessment/management, the team endeavors to identify, assess, advise and/or manage situations where there is a perceived risk of violence.  If you have concerns regarding a possible threat assessment issue, please contact the Student Affairs office at 503.399.5076 or studentconcerns@chemeketa.edu, or Public Safety at 503.399.5023.

Team Composition

Chemeketa Care Team (Formerly Behavioral Intervention Team)

Purpose and Scope

The Chemeketa Care Team is an internal group of student services staff and faculty focused on prevention and early intervention in situations involving students experiencing distress or engaging in harmful or disruptive behaviors. The team will develop strategies and offer case coordination to manage disruptive behavior in order to protect the welfare and rights of both the individual(s) and the college community.  If you have concerns regarding a student’s behavior that is disruptive to the learning environment or may be in need of support, please submit the Student Concern Reporting Form (as referenced above) or contact the Student Affairs office at studentconcerns@chemeketa.edu

Team Composition