The following sections aim to assist you in identifying various concerns that may arise when working with students, with the ultimate objective of equipping you with the necessary resources to refer them for support.

• Academic

  Students who are suddenly failing or experiencing trouble across their academic discipline need support. Examples of academic challenges include:

  • Needing an accommodation
  • Submitting poor or late work
  • Low classroom attendance
  • Failing the course

  For information on Academic Policies see the Faculty Handbook or the Academic Bulletin.

• Classroom Environment

  A disruptive student inhibits a productive learning environment, either in a classroom or office setting. The following are examples of disruption to the classroom or office:

  • Disruptive language
  • Demanding: This student may be intrusive or persistent, requiring constant attention. Characteristics also include perfectionism, difficulty with limits, or a sense of entitlement
  • Aggressive: Symptoms of aggression vary from threats to verbal abuse to violence

• Mental and Physical Health

  If you are working with a student and are concerned about your safety or well-being or about the safety and well-being of others, immediately contact 911 or UMPD.

  Behaviors of emotionally distraught students vary from explicit/overt anxiety to extreme sadness to behavior that is generally not typical. Examples of mental and physical health concerns are:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety: Characteristics include agitation, changes to eating, and sleeping
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Substance Abuse
  • Sexual Misconduct

• Important Phone Numbers

  All listed phone numbers have a 305-area code. 

  University of Miami Police Department	284-6666
  Counseling Center	284-5511
  Dean of Students Office	284-5353
  Housing and Residential Life	284-4282
  Sexual Assault Resource Team	798-6666
  Roxcy-Bolton Rape Treatment Center	585-7373
  Student Health Service	284-9100
  Sandler Center	284-5353
  Office of Disability Services	284-2374
  Vice President for Student Affairs	284-4922
  Ombudsperson	284-4922
  Title IX Coordinator	284-8624
  Camner Academic Resource Center	284-2800
  Writing Center	284-2956
  Canes Success Center	284-4500

  If you are concerned about a student, you can also submit a Care Report:

  Submit Here

  If you are interested in learning more about having meaningful conversations and supporting students in need, please see the Kognito training.

  Download a PDF of this page here.

If you are concerned about a student, you can also submit a 'Canes Care for Care Report:

Submit Here

If you are interested in learning more about having meaningful conversations and supporting students in need, please see the Kognito training.

Download a PDF of this page