UNK Concerning and Risky Events (CARE) Team

UNK’s CARE Team is a group of professionals from across the campus that receives referrals on students of concern, collects additional information, and identifies and enacts appropriate strategies for addressing the concerns. The purpose of the team is to provide a confidential means for early intervention of at-risk students through collaboration with campus departments, faculty, and staff.

Students exhibiting behaviors that are of concern in relation to their personal, physical, and emotional well-being should be referred to CARE Team. The CARE Team is not meant to be the sole mechanism of communication and will not take the place of services provided by Student Health and Counseling, Student Conduct Office, University Police, or other established student services.

CARE Team provides a central structure for campus departments and offices that need help dealing with a student who is displaying concerning, disruptive, or distressed behaviors. The team is also tasked to develop a strategic plan of action to ensure the safety of the student and the campus at large.

Members of the CARE Team:

  • Augie Sanchez - Director, Community Standards and Student Conduct | (308) 865-1619
  • Ranae Aspen - CARE Team Manager & Wellbeing Educator, Student Affairs | (308) 865-8047
  • Sally Wiarda - Assistant Director, Counseling | (308) 865-8954
  • Kelley Mailand - Assistant Director, Residence Life | (308) 865-8375
  • Aaron Estes - Director, Loper Success Hub | (308) 865-8988
  • Ted Eichholz - Assistant Chief of Police, Police & Parking Services| (308) 865-8911
  • Sarah Rosno - Academic Progress Coach, Academic Advising & Career Development | (308) 865-8728
  • Rachael Page - Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Senior Woman Administrator | (308) 865-8863
  • Kayleigh Dawson - Assistant Director for Compliance, Office of Compliance | (308) 865-8655
  • Francella Wiles - Assistant Director of International Student Services, UNK Global | (308) 865-8157
  • Jennifer Harvey - Senior Director, Thompson Scholars Learning Community | (308) 865-8364
  • Lori Frickey - Student Support & Projects Specialist, Students Affairs | (308) 865-8528
  • Morganne Williams - Assistant Director of Leadership and FSL, Student Engagement & Leadership | (308) 865-8057