Concerned About Someone | BC3 C.A.R.E. Team
The BC3 C.A.R.E. (Campus Assessment Response & Evaluation) Team assists students who may be in jeopardy of harming themselves or others or who are demonstrating concerning behaviors. If you are concerned about a BC3 student, contact us.
The C.A.R.E. Team
C.A.R.E. Team members will assess the concern and intervene as appropriate. Reports to the C.A.R.E. Team are handled confidentially within the confines of the law and public safety. We will confer with those reporting concerns to offer support and guidance as needed.
Examples of behavior that might be reported to the C.A.R.E. Team include:
- Unusual or erratic behavior.
- Extended absence from class by a typically engaged student.
- Written work with troubling themes or references.
- Written or spoken expressions of intent to harm self or others.
- Other actions that cause alarm or call into question the safety of the student and/or their peers.
The C.A.R.E. Team is not an emergency service
In the event of an emergency, contact the BC3 Campus Police Department at 724.287.8711 x8450, or you can dial 9-1-1; these numbers are for emergencies only.
To Report a Concern:
Complete the Online Form
To access the BC3 Online Incident Reporting Form click the button below:
Contact the C.A.R.E. Team
Please contact any of the C.A.R.E. Team members below via telephone.
You can also contact the team by sending an email or by completing a confidential online form. When in doubt, send a report.
**For concerns about faculty or staff members, please contact Human Resources at 724.287.8711 x8353.
C.A.R.E. Team Members
Elizabeth Bowser
Retention Coordinator/Academic Advisor
724.287.8711 x8260
Lauren Buchanan
Director of BC3 @ LindenPointe
724.346.2073 x4006
Sean Carroll
Director of BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing
724.287.8711 x7006
Christina Fleeger
Executive Director of Human Resources/Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer
724.287.8711 x8353
Dr. Ryan Kociela
Director, BC3 @ Cranberry
724.287.8711 x5521
Jenn Loue
Chair
Director of Student Access & Success
724.287.8711 x8342
Dr. Jill Rend
Director of BC3 @ Brockway
814.265.1813
Dr. Joshua Novak
Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
724.287.8711 x8261
Scott Richardson
Chair
Director of Campus Police & Security
724.287.8711 x8225
Morgan Rizzardi
Dean of Students
724.287.87711 x8045
Karen Zapp
Director of BC3 @ Armstrong
724.902.7467