What do I report?
Anything that worries you (for example, erratic or disruptive behavior, drug and/or alcohol abuse, disturbing writings, talk of suicide) might prompt you to make a report. If you are not sure if a report is warranted, or would like to discuss the best course of action, please contact a member of CART. Behaviors of concern might be observed in a number of settings: in the classroom, at a service location or office, at an on-campus job, during participation at an extracurricular activity, or in the community.
How do I make a report?
To report a concern to CART, please complete the
CART Referral Form. The form asks you to describe the incident(s) observed that concern you. CART members can be contacted personally if you wish to discuss your concerns before submitting a report.
At times, CART needs additional information, so the report form requests contact information. Anonymous reports, however, also can be submitted. Interventions by CART members typically involve the handling of confidential information, so those filing reports will not necessarily know the resolution of a situation. If you continue to have concerns about the situation, please contact a member of the CART.
What happens when a report is made?
Once the CART receives a report, the team discusses the reported concerns, creates a plan to monitor and/or intervene with the person of concern, and designates a contact person to implement the plan. Updates are given at each CART meeting about cases that have not been resolved.
How do I report a concern after standard business hours?
Reports can be made after hours by submitting the online form or by sending an email to a CART member. IN AN EMERGENCY, HOWEVER, CONTACT PUBLIC SAFETY IMMEDIATELY AT 911 or
217/351-2369.
If an individual’s behaviors cause others or the educational process to suffer, there is very likely a violation of the
Student Conduct Code or a Parkland College policy. In these situations, if the individual is a student, the Documentation of Student Behavior form should be completed. If the behaviors suggest that the individual may be suffering, or could be a danger to self or others, a report should be filed with the CART.
Parkland College’s
Policies and Procedures Manual is available online The
Student Handbook is included as Appendix B of the Policies and Procedures Manual and is available online. Any form of harassment or discrimination based on race, color, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran, or marital status is prohibited in all areas of the college. The
Policy and Procedures Manual contains policies addressing harassment for employees (3.01) and for students (8.26). Any form of retaliation for filing a complaint is also expressly forbidden. The policy regarding workplace violence (1.06.04) prohibits acts of intimidation as well as actual or threatened violence against anyone anywhere on Parkland’s campus.