VandalCARE: Submit a Referral
We CARE about the success and well-being of our Vandal Family. The mission of the VandalCARE team is to provide care and concern for students, faculty and staff who may be in distress. The CARE team provides proactive assistance to distressed individuals by monitoring behavior, developing appropriate intervention plans and coordinating care and follow-up.
If you consider the situation you are referring an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.
When to Submit a Referral
File a referral whenever you are concerned about a student faculty or staff member. Examples of possible concerns may be one or more of the following:
- Academic Concern
- Bias Concern
- Financial Concern
- Food Insecurity
- Harassment
- Housing/Homelessness Concern
- Interpersonal Violence
- Medical Concern
- Mental Health Issue
- Police/Legal Concern
- Relationship/Family Concern
- Social Adjustment Issue
- Substance Use/Abuse Concern
- Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm
- Threat of Harm Toward Others
Other concerns may be barriers that are negatively impacting student or academic experiences, success or wellbeing. Additionally, any behavior that would be deemed disruptive or dangerous in an academic setting may be a concern.
Additional Resources
By enrolling at the University of Idaho, students voluntarily accept responsibility for compliance with all university policies as well as local ordinances, state and federal laws. Each student shall be responsible for their conduct at all times from the time the university grants admission through the actual awarding of a degree. View the Student Code of Conduct >>
You should file a Conduct Referral if you believe a student has broken the university's Student Code of Conduct. This includes, but is not limited to, instances of academic dishonesty, misuse of university resources or property and alcohol and other drug use.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
You should refer illegal use, possession, or sale of prohibited drugs and/or alcohol which may include, but is not limited to:
- The sale, use or possession of illegal drugs
- The sale or illegal possession/consumption of alcoholic beverages in facilities owned, leased or operated by U of I and on campus grounds
Academic Integrity
You should refer all instances of academic dishonesty so a central record of violations can be maintained. Instances of dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
- Cheating - Plagiarism - Fabrication
- Multiple Submissions
- Misrepresentation of Academic Records
- Unauthorized Collaboration/Collusion
- Research Misconduct
Sexual Misconduct Referral
You should file a Sexual Misconduct Referral if you feel that a member of the campus community has experienced sexual misconduct (stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual harassment or assault). You may also contact the Office of Civil Rights and Investigations by calling 208-885-4285.
Additional Resources
You should submit a Bias Referral if you experience or observe any form of discrimination or harassment based on a protected characteristic in the campus community. Protected characteristics include: race, color, religion, national origin, age, protected military status, age, disability, family status, genetic information, creed or sex-based discrimination that includes pregnancy, parenting, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. You may also contact the Office of Civil Rights and Investigations by calling 208-885-4285.
About VandalCARE
We work closely with partners across campus to gather information and resources to better serve those in need. A critical part of the VandalCARE process is working with our Case Managers to develop a plan of action that is best suited to the individual. Our process is caring, supportive, positive and solution-oriented. Every person is unique and has their own experiences — we embrace each individual and ensure that our services are developed to meet their needs.
We value everyone’s contribution in keeping the campus community successful and safe.