Student care
Some students may arrive in your course needing special accommodations. Students who need these accommodations are responsible for working with the IU Office of Disability Services and obtaining a memo which is to be shared with you at the beginning of the course. If you have any questions regarding a student’s accommodations, it is recommended that you reach out directly to the Office of Disability Services to discuss the situation with that student.
You are responsible for monitoring your students’ performances in class and assisting us in noting when a student may be struggling with health or learning issues. If a student goes missing from your course or fails to turn in multiple assignments, you should do one or more of the following:
· Submit a CARE referral to the Division of Student Affairs. This is an anonymous feedback form that notifies Indiana University that a student may be in distress.
· If you are aware that a student is struggling, suggest that the student reach out to the new Student Care and Resource Center at the Indiana Memorial Union. This center helps students experiencing challenges that impact their ability to be safe, healthy, and successful. The center may be reached by email at dsacare@indiana.edu.
· Indicate the student’s lack of attendance or participation in the Student Engagement Roster, located in your Canvas site.
· Notify the director of undergraduate studies if a student continues to be non-responsive to your communications.
Students who struggle with food insecurity may wish to visit the Crimson Cupboard on campus for free healthy food. Stocked by donations and staffed by volunteers, this special food pantry lessens the effects of poverty and food insecurity in our community. The main pantry is at Campus View Apartments, with a satellite pantry within the Student Care and Resources Center at the IMU.