Rowan Cares
Rowan Cares
Rowan Cares
We understand the college experience can seem daunting, especially when students navigate challenging life circumstances that impede their academic success. The landscape of college offers opportunities for growth and development to help students learn more about themselves, their beliefs, values, and goals. Rowan CARES can assist you or a student who may benefit from comprehensive supportive resources and services tailored to meet the needs of all students in the Rowan community.
How to connect someone to Rowan Cares?
A Care Referral allows anyone in the Rowan community to share a concern they have for a student. It is a mechanism to connect students to a support network and resources that can aid them in navigating challenges or unforeseen circumstances within the university context.
When should I refer?
You or a student you know:
Experiences a concerning event or circumstance
Basic needs concerns like housing, financial or food insecurity
Loss/Death of a parent, friend or family member
Significant illness or extended absence
Shows a change in behavior or concerning behavior
Stops attending meetings or classes
Becomes less social and more withdrawn
Responds irritably, or emotionally in a way that causes concern
Deteriorating or poor hygiene
Being constantly fatigued and or falling asleep in class
Appearing confused or out of touch with reality
Anything else that makes you feel concerned in the pit of your stomach