Confidentiality

CSUEB educates employees about compliance with the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). That being said, the lack of a consistent knowledge basis for applying FERPA may well block the flow of information that is necessary to form a comprehensive picture of an at-risk student. The university has adopted the definition given in the “Model Notification of Rights under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions” suggested on the United States Department of Education web page.

All information discussed in the Student CARE Team (SCT) will be kept confidential by all standing and adjunct SCT members, and will only be shared with others in the university to carry out recommendations and interventions. Those coming to provide direct information about a student in distress may be asked to leave the meeting while the Student CARE Team discusses the situation.

The Student CARE Team will not be able to give details about any actions taken to those reporting a concern, but the will acknowledge that the report has been received and has been assigned for action.  If a reporter continues to have concern about a student, they can reach out to a SCT member to consult.  If they receive additional information about the case, they can pass this on to a SCT member to be added to the report.

The Student CARE Team is composed of the following standing members:

  • Associate Vice President, Equity and Belonging and Dean of Students
  • Associate Vice President, Student Affairs and Auxiliary Services
  • Director of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities
  • Director, Counseling Services
  • Case Manager
  • Associate Dean, College of Business and Economics
  • Associate Dean, College of Education and Allied Studies
  • Associate Dean, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
  • Associate Dean, College of Science
  • Director of Accessibility Services
  • Director of Recreation and Student Wellbeing
  • Associate Provost
  • Title IX Coordinator
  • Representative for the University Police Department

Serving standing members are nominated by their respective department and appointed by the Vice President of Student Affairs.

Each standing member of the Student CARE Team has a designated alternate in case they are not able to attend the regular meetings or other additional meetings. The designated alternate for meeting facilitator is the Director of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities.

Other university employees may be asked to participate on the Student Care Team on an “as needed” basis. Examples include the Emergency Operations Coordinator or Human Resources.