Mandate Assessment
When the CARE Team becomes aware of a situation involving significant health, safety, or well-being concerns, students may be required to complete a mandated assessment. These assessments are designed to support student well-being, connect students with appropriate campus resources, and help ensure a safe and successful transition back to campus life. They are not disciplinary or punitive in nature. Mandated assessments are provided at no cost to students and are intended to support student well-being, continuity of care, and a successful return to the university environment.
A temporary registration hold will be placed on the student’s account until the required assessment has been completed. Once the student completes the assessment, the hold will be removed.
Types of Mandated Assessments:
Mandated Risk Assessment
I. A mandated risk assessment is required when concerns involve mental health or psychological well-being, including situations such as:
Emergency room visits for psychological concerns
Crisis center visits
Mental health–related hospitalizations, etc.
II. This assessment is completed through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and includes:
A questionnaire
Symptom inventory
Confidential clinical interview
III. To schedule a mandated risk assessment, students should contact CAPS at 316-978-4792 (option 1).
IV. Students completing this process will be asked to sign a limited release of information allowing CAPS to confirm completion of the assessment and share general safety recommendations with the CARE Team.
Mandated Health Assessment
I. A mandated health assessment is required when concerns are medical or physical in nature, including situations such as:
Hospital visits for medical concerns
Extended hepatizations
Significant health-related incidents impacting student well-being
II. This assessment is completed through the Office of Student Outreach & Support (SOS) and includes:
A questionnaire
Resource and support inventory
Holistic check-in with a case manager
III. Students may schedule this assessment by calling 316-978-6112 or by using their assigned scheduling link in the email sent from the SOS case manager.
Mandated Threat Assessment
In certain situations involving significant behavioral, safety, or disruption concerns, students may be required to complete a mandated threat assessment.
I. A mandated threat assessment is required when a student’s continued participation in the campus community presents a significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others, or results in a severe disruption to University programs, services, or activities.
II. This assessment is completed by the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Services and Chair of the University CARE Team and includes:
Structured interview using the NABITA Screening Took for Violence and Risk Assessment.
Determine whether additional actions, including an involuntary leave of absence under
Policy 8.23, may be necessary.
III. Students may schedule this assessment by calling 316-978-3149 or by using the
scheduling link in the email sent from the AVP of Student Affairs.