We’re Here to Support Your ECSU Journey
Dean of Students
Whether you need academic support, personal guidance, wellness resources, or help navigating challenges, the Office of the Dean of Students is here for you every step of the way.
About the Office of the Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students supports the academic, personal, and professional well-being of ECSU students. Our team advocates for students, connects them with campus resources, and helps create a safe, supportive, and successful student experience.
The Office of the Dean of Students is directly responsible for:
- Student Advocacy
- CARE Team Coordination
- Student Conduct & Community Standards
- Crisis Response & Support
- Wellness & Prevention Education
- Resource Referrals
- Student Rights & Responsibilities
Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation Team
CARE Team
The C.A.R.E. Team helps identify and support students experiencing academic, emotional, behavioral, or personal challenges.
The C.A.R.E. Team meets regularly to serve several functions for the campus:
- Act in a proactive manner to assist students,
- Maintain confidentiality and handle all matters discreetly,
- Connect students with needed resources, and
- Recommend interventions or action as appropriate.
For general questions, please email CARE@ecsu.edu
Additional members from the campus and community will be included in meetings of the C.A.R.E. Team as necessary.
What to Report
- Personal Safety Concerns: including but not limited to self-injurious behaviors/suicidal ideation/talk or attempt, depression, excessive crying, fatigue, change in appetite, disturbed or excessive sleeping, change in hygiene, negative thinking along themes of hopelessness and helplessness.
- Personal Distress Behaviors: including but not limited to grade problems, excessive absences, marked change in previous level of performance, significant relational/social isolation/withdrawal, not leaving residence for sustained periods, anxiety, pacing, muscle tension, sweating, impaired thinking: worrying, ruminating, easily distracted.
- Erratic, Disruptive, or Disturbing Behavior: (including online activities) that is a disruption to other students, faculty, staff or the community. Behaviors may include: threats of a weapon on campus, campus safety being compromised, acting out, emotional outburst, loss of rationality, venting, screaming, swearing, high energy output, intimidation (verbal or nonverbal threatening).
- Alcohol and drug violations that necessitate a hospital transport or dramatic increase in alcohol or drug use.
How the Process Works
By making a referral through this link, the C.A.R.E. Team is immediately notified of a concern. The team is able to make an assessment about the situation and begin to assist the student.
Student Support Resources
Viking Food Pantry
- Contact Person: Assistant Dean of Communal Engagement
- Suite 300 – Griffin Hall
- 252-335-3281
- CARE@ecsu.edu
Food Insecurity Resources Off-Campus
Food Bank of the Albemarle
Pasquotank County Social Services Department
Contact the Office of Dean of Students
- Suite 200 Griffin Hall
- 252-335-3281
- Mon - Fri : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM