Through prevention and intervention, the Dean of Students Office and Care Team strives to assist students who may be encountering barriers limiting their success. Our primary focus is to promote each student’s academic, social, behavioral, and mental well-being. We provide equitable and compassionate interventions should behaviors warrant to ensure a safe learning environment where all students can thrive both academically and personally.

The office and Care Team provide guidance to faculty and staff regarding students’ behaviors and the ability to persist in an educational environment. We encompass conduct, care team, and crisis response.

WHO CAN SUBMIT A CARE CONNECTION?

Anyone (students, staff, faculty, parents, and community members) can submit a Care Connection regarding a student(s) mental, physical, emotional, academic, and/or overall well-being.

WHAT IS A CARE CONNECTION?

A referral that alerts the Dean of Students Office and the Care Team of a heightened level of concern for a student’s well-being.

WHAT SHOULD BE REPORTED?

Any question or behavior that raises a cause for concern can be reported to the Care Team. Don’t let a question or concern create a barrier to a student’s personal or academic success.

WHY SHOULD I SUBMIT A CARE CONNECTION?

The earlier concerns or questions are brought to the Care Team’s attention, the more effective the Care Team can be. Our goal is to be proactive and intervene before a student reaches crisis.

CAN I REMAIN ANONYMOUS?

Of course! We do not disclose unless given permission. However, providing your contact information allows the Care Team the opportunity to thank you and reach out to you if we need additional details or follow-up.

WHEN CAN I REPORT?

A Care Connection can be reported to the Care Team 24/7.

• Reach out to students via email, phone, or text message to offer assistance.
• Evaluate needs and assess supportive measures.
• Connect students to resources such as medical care, mental health services, dental care, transportation, employment, housing, food, tutoring, campus involvement, etc.
• Establish a supportive relationship and maintain ongoing communications with students.
• Foster self-advocacy to help students manage their academic, personal, and financial responsibilities.
• Advocate for students based on their specific needs.

Offer Help When Students: 

• Encounter barriers to success in their academic or personal life.
• Are unsure how to get help.
• Have concerns for a friend’s wellbeing.
• Are experiencing significant health or emotional challenges.
• Need help accessing resouces on the CU campus and surrounding community.
• Identify as needing preventative support. For example, those who suffer from anxiety, depression, or a disability.

EMERGENCY

911

CAMPUS SECURITY

615-476-3061

*Make sure to download CU’s Rave Guardian App

CU COUNSELING CENTER

(615)547-1397

SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE

CALL OR TEXT 988

LGBTQ TREVORLIFELINE

(866)488-7386

NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE

(800)656-HOPE (4673)

SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF NASHVILLE

(615)259-9055 or (866)811-RISE

TN REDLINE

(800)889-9789

VANDERBILT WILSON COUNTY

1411 W. Baddour Pkwy. Lebanon, TN 37087

(615)444-8262

Poison Control Center

(800)222-1222

Pregnancy Care Center

pregnancycarecentertn.com

(615)773-4673

A Step Ahead

astepaheadmiddletn.org

(615)671-7837

Mental Health Cooperative

mhc-tn.org

(615)230-9663

Stephanie Davis, Dean of Students

(615) 547-1387

sdavis@cumberland.edu

Rusty Richardson, Title IX Coordinator

(615) 547-1257

rrichardson@cumberland.edu

CU Counseling Center

(615) 547-1397

National SA Hotline

(800) 656-HOPE (4673)