Emergency Resources and Referrals
In case of an emergency, call 911 or University security at 507-389-2111.
If you are concerned about a student you can submit a report for a variety of situations, or consult with an expert in any of the following offices.
Resources and Referrals
University Security
If a student is exhibiting concerning behavior, or you perceive a threat of violence or other unlawful behavior, call Security immediately. Security Patrol Officers and dispatchers are on duty 24/7.
University Security
222 Wiecking Center
507-389-2111
Counseling Center
Emotional, behavioral, or personal concerns may interfere with a student’s academic progress. Consult with the Counseling Center staff to learn how to address concerning situations or make a referral. The Counseling Center offers a variety of free and confidential short-term, wellness-oriented services to help students improve coping and develop skills to achieve personal wellness and academic success.
Counseling Center
285 Student Union
507-389-1455
Student Health Services
If a student is exhibiting symptoms of an illness or injury that affects their ability to participate and succeed in class, refer the student to Student Health Services or contact Security (2111) if the condition is serious or after hours.
Student Health Services
21 Carkoski Commons
507-389-6276
CARE TEAM
Phone number: 507-389-2121
The Minnesota State Mankato Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) Team supports student success and campus safety by reviewing student referrals and making recommendations to provide caring, preventative, and early intervention; providing consultation to faculty and staff; and providing support to those impacted by concerning behavior. The CARE Team also reviews and consults with law enforcement on threat assessment and response procedures.
The following student behaviors may warrant a referral to the CARE Team:
- Acts of physical aggression or other disruptive behavior
- Marked changes in personality, weight, grooming, sleep
- Rapid speech or delusional thinking
- Violent, angry, or hopeless themes in writing assignments
- Threats of harm to self or others
- Use or possession of weapons
Accessibility Resources
If a student's disability-related barriers are impacting academic performance, contact or refer the student to Accessibility Resources. An accommodation plan can be established to ensure equal access. Students needing additional services are provided resources and referral information.
Students experiencing medical emergencies, health-related absences lasting longer than two weeks, or pregnancy can contact Accessibility Resources for guidance, support, and faculty notification.
Accessibility Resources
132 Memorial Library
507-389-2825
Violence Awareness and Response Program
The Violence Awareness and Response Program provides confidential advocacy to students and colleagues on the MNSU Mankato campus, who have been impacted by sexual violence and/or relationship abuse. Refer students impacted by sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, or sexual harassment, for support, resources, and information referral.
Violence Awareness and Response Program
218 Student Union
507-389-5127
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
The Equal Opportunity & Title IX office offers assistance to those who believe they have been discriminated against or harassed because of membership in a protected class. This includes, but is not limited to, race discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence, such as sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating, intimate partner, and relationship violence.
Services include: connecting individuals with campus resources, facilitating academic support services, taking interim action, and investigating suspected violations of the nondiscrimination/harassment and sexual violence policies, including Title IX discrimination complaints. The office also facilitates the student Sexual Violence Prevention Training.
Contact staff for assistance with reporting and resources, or for consultation.
Faculty/Stafff Prevention and response to Sexual Harassment & Sexual Violence Resource
Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX
014 Morris Hall
507-389-2986
Bias Incident Support and Advisory (BISA) Team
Share a bias concern – Campus community members serve as a resource for any university stakeholder who has experienced forms of bias and hate crimes. Team members work collaboratively to address these reports and support those who are impacted. The team also works in collaboration with University departments to proactively educate the campus on issues of bias and promote prevention programs that help make the campus community more welcoming for all.
Emergency Response
In today’s society, we must be more vigilant of surrounding influences that can affect the safety of our community. Medical emergencies, disasters, accidents, injuries, severe weather, and crime can occur at any time without warning. Working together, we can be prepared to respond to emergencies in a timely and coordinated manner. Familiarize yourself with the following:
- Emergency Response Guide – review regularly and keep the information accessible.
- Star Alert Emergency Notification System – sign up to receive text messages. Students, faculty, and staff can subscribe to Star Alert or change a text message number after logging in.
- Personal Safety & Alerts – When incidents occur on campus that may threaten the safety of the campus community, Security releases Personal Safety Alerts which are posted on the Security Website, on posters around campus, and by phone on the Personal Safety Hotline 507-389-2594.
Additional Resources
Life Help: Emergency Resources for Students
Basic neeeds support resources are available for students such as food insecurity, health and counseling, financial difficulty, legal support, and transportation along with donation opportunities to help students in need.
Emergency Transportation Protocol
Employees should never personally transport a student or another employee to a healthcare facility for treatment of a medical or psychological emergency – including substance use, which adds to the unpredictability of behavior, the liability of having an employee involved in a crash due to distracted driving is too great. The condition of the person being transported could worsen en route, potentially placing the driver at risk of having an accident. The passenger’s condition may worsen and result in vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness, self-harm, and/or harm to the driver.
Confidentiality
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act prohibit disclosure of students’ educational records to a third party, including family members, without the student’s prior written consent. Certain expectations are permitted such as summoning police or contacting parents of a dependent student in an actual health or safety emergency. Data privacy laws also allow sharing of information between faculty and staff on a need-to-know basis. Counseling and health records are subject to stricter rules of confidentiality.
The Dean of Students
Phone number: 507-389-2121
Assists with student concerns, including but not limited to:
- Partnering with MavConnect staff
- Offering information and referrals to student support offices
- Co-chairing the CARE Team
- Collaborating with offices across campus to address students in crisis
- Assisting with follow-up after an incident
- Overseeing the student disciplinary process
Faculty and staff in every position on campus play an important role in mentoring students and supporting retention. Early intervention is key if a concern arises. Through teamwork, we can enhance student success.
Managing Classroom Behavior
- Instructors have the authority to set reasonable guidelines for behavior in class or online. Consider adding expectations and likely consequences for serious disruptions and academic dishonesty to your course syllabus and discuss them with students.
- Minor disruptions can be handled by a general reminder to the class about behavior. If the problem persists, speak with the student of concern privately and explain what needs to change. Indicate that further incidents may result in a report to Student Conduct.
- Major disruptions give instructors the right to dismiss the student from the remainder of the period that day, and until a prompt meeting can be arranged with the student. You may wish to include a colleague or your department chair in the meeting. Document the incident or report it to Security, depending on the level of severity. Save concerning communications from students.
- Alert Security to threats of harm to self or others at 507-389-2111 or dial 911 if there is imminent danger. The report will be forwarded to Student Conduct and the Behavioral Consultation Team.
To submit a formal report of disruptive student behavior, contact:
- University Security: 507-389-2111
- Dean of Students: 507-389-2121
- Online form
Student Conduct Code
Read the Statement of Student Responsibilities for more information. Examples of violating behavior include, but are not limited to: academic dishonesty, substantially disrupting teaching or learning, hazing, illegal or reckless substance use, physical violence, riotous acts, theft, vandalism, arson, weapons, failure to cooperate with security, and non-compliance with disciplinary sanctions. All students, including those with a disability, are responsible for their actions and must fulfill expected standards of behavior. Through involvement in the disciplinary process, students learn new ways of relating to others while strengthening their comprehension of the rules necessary to maintain a safe environment conducive to learning and growth.
