Why Be Concerned?

As members of the Southeast Community College community, it is our duty to uphold the mission of SCC: To empower and transform diverse learners and communities of southeast Nebraska through accessible lifelong educational opportunities.

As the eyes and ears of our community, it is our responsibility to take action and assist those students or individuals who show any type of behavior that could threaten their own safety or the well-being of the campus community. We all play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our students. The CARE Team strongly encourages people to utilize its referral services to continue to assist our students and to further enhance our community.

Please know the success of this process hinges on community commitment to reporting concerns or observations. If you have any further questions or have comments, please contact the Safety & Security number at 402-437-2800 or your campus Dean of Students or Safety/Security Specialist for your campus:

Beatrice Campus/Falls City & Hebron Learning Centers:

• Dean of Students: 402-228-8286 or Ext. 1286
• Safety & Security Specialist: 402-228-8279 or Ext. 1279

Lincoln Campus (all locations)/Plattsmouth & Nebraska City Learning Centers:

• Dean of Students: 402-437-2559
• Safety & Security Specialist: 402-437-2408

Milford Campus/York & Wahoo Learning Centers:

• Dean of Students: 402-761-8270
• Safety & Security Specialist: 402-228-8279 or Ext. 1279

What a CARE referral IS...

• A student-centered process
• A way to connect students to helpful campus and community resources and support
• A team that promotes health and safety
• A way to manage each case individually

What a CARE referral IS NOT...

• A punitive process
• A way to mandate counseling
• A student conduct process
• Sacrificing individual or community safety
• A “one-size-fits-all” approach
• People working in silos

Typical Care Referral Timeline

A CARE case can take from a week to an entire term or even longer to resolve.

• Concerning behavior is noticed by reporter who submits a CCR "Student Care" referral form
• Reporter discusses concern with student and advises that a referral to CARE team will be made
• CARE Team Case Manager invites student into the CARE Team process and meets to discuss concerns
• Case Manager and student identify resources and needs and develop plan of support
• Case is closed when student and case manager determin situation has improved or student connected to supports