The Clarkson Community–faculty, staff and students–are in a position to look out for one another and, if necessary, provide assistance. One of the simple and effective mechanisms available to members of the Clarkson Community to offer support to students is by submitting a SafetyNet form. Submitting information via SafetyNet mobilizes a response to your concerns quickly and appropriately by a committee functioning as a support team. Please include full name and ID number (including leading 0) for all students to ensure we reach out to the correct student.
Issues relating to academic performance, bizarre behavior, or concerning comments can lead to further discussion related to their personal well-being and might include topics such as:
- Class attendance
- Mental health (grieving with the loss of a loved one, depression, anxiety, etc.)
- Physical health (chronic medical problems, sleep disorders, disordered eating, etc.)
- Substance abuse (student self-report, appears intoxicated in class, etc.)
- Legal concerns
- Safety concerns (behaviors relating to excessive risk-taking, etc.)
- Food insecurity or lack of basic needs (food, housing, etc.)
- Academic uncertainty and persisting through college
- Other concerns impacting a student’s life
Although we know it can be difficult in large lecture courses, we remind faculty that Clarkson University Regulations state that instructors are requested to report three consecutive absences to the Dean of Students office in order to provide a minimal check on the physical and academic well-being of the student. Reporting these absences should occur on this form. Instructors can enter multiple names and IDs on one SafetyNet form.
For questions regarding the SafetyNet process, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 315/268-6620 or deanofstudents@clarkson.edu.
If you need to report issues related to sexual harassment, sexual violence, dating abuse, domestic violence, or stalking, directly contact the Title IX Coordinator (315-212-8940) or Dean of Students (315-268-6620) to discuss any concerns. You can find additional contact details, information on a person’s rights and available resources at: https://www.clarkson.edu/nondiscrimination
Please remember that all Clarkson employees are non-confidential resources, with the exception of the Student Health and Counseling staff and HAART (Harassment Assault Abuse Response Team) advocates. Please practice need-to-know privacy when dealing with these issues.
