{"id":488,"date":"2024-04-19T21:44:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T01:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/?page_id=488"},"modified":"2024-06-15T04:00:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T08:00:30","slug":"consider","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/fac-staff\/consider\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Things to consider<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/news\/sites\/16\/2023\/03\/RAM-Library-NL-001-1024x753.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Make a Referral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"type-intro fullwidth wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Early intervention means rapid solutions: \u00a0<\/strong>Often, a quick response to provide a distressed student with timely resources will ensure that the student remains successful academically. \u00a0Late intervention often involves missed classes, isolation from friends and family, possible withdrawals or late drops and an overall interruption in the student\u2019s experience.<\/li><li><strong>Connecting the Dots:<\/strong>\u00a0Our office receives reports from all over campus. \u00a0Our ability to connect your concerns with the concerns of others means we are able to provide a greater level of support for each student involved.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Make a Referral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Although the terms \u201cconcerning\u201d and \u201cworrisome\u201d are subjective, the following list of indicators provides some context when assessing whether a student may need additional support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/academic.jpg);background-position:2% 49%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/academic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1958 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/academic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/academic-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/academic-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/academic-364x255.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/academic-500x351.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Indicators<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"aca-indicators\" class=\"type-intro wp-block-list\"><li>Persistent unexplained absences<\/li><li>Deterioration in quality\/quantity of work<\/li><li>Extreme disorganization or erratic performance<\/li><li>Written or artistic expressions of&nbsp;<em>unusual<\/em>&nbsp;violence, morbidity, social isolation, despair, or confusion<\/li><li>Continual seeking of special permission (extensions, make-up work)<\/li><li>Patterns of perfectionism<\/li><li>Disproportionate response to grades or other evaluations<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/emotional.jpg);background-position:100% 0%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/emotional.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1964 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/emotional.jpg 611w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/emotional-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/emotional-364x191.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/emotional-500x263.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emotional Indicators<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"emo-indicators\" class=\"type-intro wp-block-list\"><li>Direct statements indicating distress<\/li><li>Significant change in mood<\/li><li>Angry or hostile outbursts, yelling, or aggressive comments<\/li><li>More withdrawn or more animated than usual<\/li><li>Appears over-anxious<\/li><li>Excessively demanding or dependent behavior<\/li><li>Fails to respond to outreach from staff\/faculty<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/physical.jpg);background-position:100% 100%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/physical.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1965 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/physical.jpg 359w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/physical-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Indicators<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"phys-indicators\" class=\"type-intro wp-block-list\"><li>Deterioration in physical appearance or personal hygiene<\/li><li>Excessive fatigue, exhaustion, falling asleep in class repeatedly<\/li><li>Visible changes in weight, statements about change in appetite or sleep<\/li><li>Noticeable cuts, bruises or burns<\/li><li>Frequent or chronic illness<\/li><li>Disorganized speech, rapid or slurred speech, confusion<\/li><li>Unusual inability to make eye contact<\/li><li>Coming to class bleary-eyed or appearing under the influence of banned substances (e.g. narcotics, alcohol, other legally controlled substances)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Factors to Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"type-intro wp-block-list\"><li>A concern expressed by another student or teaching assistant<\/li><li>A student is experiencing substantial and prolonged financial or legal problems<\/li><li>A sixth sense or hunch that something is wrong<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Most of our work is done privately in one-to-one meetings. It is a first step to identifying and addressing what students are experiencing so that we can minimize roadblocks to their personal success. Here&#8217;s the path of support provided by SSAS staff:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/SSAS-at-URI.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/SSAS-Student-Path.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-promo-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo  \"><div class=\"cl-promo-backdrop-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-backdrop style-brand\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-promo-content\"><div class=\"cl-promo-text\"><h1>Referrals<\/h1><p>If you need assistance and\/or are concerned about a student&#8217;s behavior or well-being, please utilize the URI Report It page.<\/p><p><a class=\"cl-promo-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/report-it\/\">#ReportIt<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cl-promo-img-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-img\"><a class=\"cl-promo-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/report-it\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2126\/Report-a-Concern.jpeg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Menu\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-primary-department-navigation\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-24\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-home menu-item-24\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-30\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-30\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/students\/\">Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-28\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/fac-staff\/\">Faculty\/Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-26\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/faqs\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-29\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/report-it\/\">Report A Concern<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-27\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-27\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/training\/\">Request A Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-25\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-25\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Make a Referral Early intervention means rapid solutions: \u00a0Often, a quick response to provide a distressed student with timely resources will ensure that the student remains successful academically. \u00a0Late intervention often involves missed classes, isolation from friends and family, possible withdrawals or late drops and an overall interruption in the student\u2019s experience. 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