1. Connie Kirkland Office of Student Mental Health & Behavior (Soon to be NOVACares Office) September, 2014

2. Connie Kirkland, Director (ckirkland@nvcc.edu) 703-323-2136ckirkland@nvcc.edu MaryAnn Raybuck, Mental Health Case Manager (mraybuck@nvcc.edu) 703-425-5202mraybuck@nvcc.edu Monica Chenault, Program Manager (mchenault@nvcc.edu) 703-425-5472mchenault@nvcc.edu Sexual Assault Services Coordinator (NOVA.SAS@nvcc.edu) 703-338-0834NOVA.SAS@nvcc.edu

3. Generate policy and programs for dealing with mental health and safety issues on campus Manage NOVACares and Sexual Assault Services Programs (SAS) Develop information and referral resources for faculty, students, and staff Provide education, training and outreach on behavioral intervention and related topics to the NOVA community

4. Responding to Concerning Behavior – Throughout the NOVA Community Conduct Academic Concerning Behavior

5. NOVACares Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation

6. Each campus (including ELI) has a CARE team. The CARE team mission is to provide a systematic and professional response in instances where student behavior is concerning or disruptive to themselves, to others or to the community. While NOVA does not provide mental health services (per the policy of the Virginia Community College System), it does provide faculty, staff and students with resources and referrals. For reports about faculty/staff: the response is made by HR. For academic integrity: the Instructor and/or Academic Dean will respond. For conduct issues: the Dean of Students or designee will respond.

8. CARE Teams/Human Resources/Deans of Students Threat Assessment Team Violence Prevention and Education Committee

9. Responds to reports of concerning behavior within the NOVA community - including faculty, staff, students and visitors Assesses risk level Develops and oversees the implementation of a response plan CARE Team Members: Coordinator of Counseling (chair), Police, Student Services, Staff and/or Faculty

10. Provides guidance and intervention when threat level is elevated Facilitates college-wide communication and coordination Members: Led by Director SMHB; Case Manager and Program Manager SMHB, Police Chief, AVP Student Services, Director of HR, Legal Affairs Code of Virginia Requirement §23-9.2:10

11. Changes in Virginia Law

12. Other Examples

13. Recommends policies and protocols Facilitates college-wide communication and coordination Oversees educational activities on all campuses Code of Virginia Requirement §23-9.2:10 – Led by NOVA Police Chief, Dan Dusseau: 703-764-5000

15. Reporting Concerning Behavior

16. Classroom disruption Change in attitude Unusual behavior Disruption of the learning environment Incoherent speech Aggression in speech, attitude, or behavior Violent behavior Negative change in academic performance Self-destructive behavior Writings or drawings that convey intentions to harm self or others

18. You don’t have to decide what is “worthy”. (If it bothers you – report it! Better to over report rather than under report) Focus on facts in your report, not opinions Note any witnesses to the behavior Describe the incident fully by stating exactly what was said or observed to give you concern. Whenever possible your anonymity will be protected You may report anonymously

19. Concerns about confidentiality. Duty and Ethics Not reporting concerning behavior increases your liability if there is event that results in harm to self or to others.

20. NOVACares Reporting Form Find NOVACares at the bottom of the NVCC Home page under “Support”. To open the NOVACares Reporting Form, click “Report Concerns” Button

24. Once a report is received, SMHB will assess the report for risk and then route it to the responsible party. The responsible party is responsible for investigation, the development of a response plan and follow-up. SMHB or the responsible party will contact the reporter if clarification or further information is needed The reporter will receive an immediate email acknowledgement from the system and later from SMHB when it is assigned for follow-up.

25. Prevents silos of information within departments and/or campuses Increases the safety of our College and satisfies Federal and State Regulations §23-9.2:10 Encourages a way to consistently respond to individuals of concern. Allows us to identify individuals in need who might otherwise be overlooked

27. The Office of Student Mental Health and Behavior 703-323-2136