The purpose(s) of this Rule, and corresponding procedural guidelines, as they may be
subsequently issued by the Rule administrators, are as follows:
1. To heighten awareness and mutual concern for the welfare of all within the New Mexico State University
(NMSU) system, which includes all campuses and work sites, and to encourage the reporting of observed
behaviors of concern occurring in the classroom, on campus, in NMSU Housing, in the workplace, or at
any other university location or sponsored event.
2. To facilitate communication and coordination among university officials charged with maintaining a safe
and secure environment for university students, employees, and others, specifically with a focus on the
avoidance of critical incidents caused by individual or group misconduct, through early detection and
reporting, risk assessment and responsive action.
3. To formally recognize and authorize the Conduct Assessment/Response, and Education (CARE)
Committee and its subcommittee, the Behavioral Intervention Team, and to clarify their respective roles
and responsibilities relative to the process by which the behavior of concern will be assessed for risk and
determination of appropriate precautionary and/or follow up action.

The committee has the authority to assess the level of risk of a given situations and develop a plan of action. Each member holds responsibility to their given department and division.

The appoints are by position as outlined in rule 3.07

Members of CARE are appointed due to the fact that the department will have direct contact with an individual of concern such as Housing and Residential Life, Police, Human Resources.

Membership is by position. Therefore, an individual remains a member until they leave their given position

Vacancies are filled by the given position being filled through the hiring process used by the specific department.

The chair is stated within the rule. The position serving as chair does not change.

Dean of Students

Committee meets weekly unless there are no cases of concerning behavior.

July 12, 2016
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Hired a Case Manager to help with the case load coming from CARE. The position assist with follow ups on students of concern.
Presented CARE at the Teaching Academy, College of Arts and Science and the Department of English.
Held the annual retreat in July.