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Care Team 

Saint Michael’s College has a committee of staff who meet weekly to discuss the best way to support students. The goal of our CARE Team is to support all of our students to be successful in their endeavors here at Saint Michael’s, and in particular, supporting students of concern.

What is a Student of Concern?

A student of concern is any student who is displaying behaviors that may hinder a student’s ability to be successful at Saint Michael’s.

Sometimes small changes in personality or actions are the first indicator that a student may need more assistance. Other times, behaviors are being noticed by many members of our community and create a significant amount of concern. While Saint Michael’s does its best to give individual time and attention to every student, there are some behaviors that may go unnoticed until a caring person tells us about them.

We invite you to share your concerns so that our CARE Team can reach out and provide support to students who may need more assistance. Faculty and staff can play an invaluable role in helping students who may need support. Your expression of interest, concern, and compassion may be the connection a student needs to get the assistance they need. It is important to note that the College does not expect you to assume the role of counselor, therapist, or police officer. For those responsibilities, Saint Michael’s has trained professionals who are ready to assist you with students who are of concern to you.

The CARE Team meets weekly to discuss the best way to support students who are of concern. All meetings are confidential with the main goal of success for each student. Additionally, while confidential resources are a part of these discussions, at no time is confidential information shared with this group or people making reports.

If you have a concern about a student, please feel free to contact anyone listed below or call Student Life directly at (802) 654-2566.

CARE Team Members

  • Catherine Welch, Title IX (Chair of CARE Team)

  • Kathy Butts, Bergeron Wellness Center

  • Sarah Childs, Center for Diversity, Empowerment & Community

  • Dawn Ellinwood, Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students

  • Jeff Fontaine, Public Safety

  • Kerri Leach, Student Activities

  • Brian Lee, Student Life

  • Tim Mackin, Academics

  • Megan Ohler, Student Life

  • Marnie Owen, Registrar’s Office

  • Heidi St. Peter, Purposeful Learning

  • Mary Wright, Academic Support Services

  • Rosemary Yargici, International Student Services

Additionally, if you want to report an anonymous concern about a student, please contact Public Safety’s Anonymous Tip Line.