Programs and Initiatives

We care about our students’ well-being, not only academically, but emotionally and physically. Because of our commitment, we provide services across campus that respond to our students’ unique health and wellness needs.

The Office of Care and Civility collaborates with The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation to offer Suicide Prevention Training – Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) on our campus. It is designed to give every member of our community the confidence and capability to help someone at risk for suicide.

The purpose of this page is to provide a virtual space where students, faculty and staff can take a moment to relax and de-stress. Mindful relaxation can reduce stress, improve mood, and promote productivity. We encourage you to explore some of the activities and take the time to complete it in its entirety, without interruption. 

The Health Science Center Care Team has recognized that in order for students to be well and succeed academically, basic needs must be addressed. As a result, the Office of Student and Academic Affairs has established two food pantry locations on campus in an effort to assist HSC students impacted by food insecurity. 

In an event to where a student is alleged to have violated an academic, professional or community standard, the Office of Care and Civility provides a restorative approach within its sanctioning process. This restorative approach is known as: Pathways. Pathways can be used to change the narrative around student conduct and civility by utilizing a restorative process for students when they accept responsibility for violating the Student Code of Conduct. 

HSC cares about our students’ success, not only academically, but emotionally and physically. Because of our commitment, we provide caring and confidential services across campus that respond to our students’ unique needs.
The mission of the Care Team is to:

– Contribute to healthier communities by assisting in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the students and members of the UNTHSC community.
– Foster student success.
– Provide a comprehensive response to students whose behavior is disruptive to themselves or the educational environment, or may be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct & Discipline.

The Care Team often collaborates with other offices within the campus community. Other offices with similar purposes include the Division of Student and Academic Affairs, Center for Academic Performance, and the HSC Police Department.