Welcome to OTCCares
Recognize. Refer. Respond.
Our Mission
OTCCares is a collaboration of offices and departments throughout the college that exists to:
Provide strategic assistance and support to students in pursuit of their academic goals and
Promote the safety and wellness of every OTC student
Student Care
Use this form to report concerns about a student that include but are not limited to:
- Homelessness
- Food insecurity
- Lack of transportation
- Financial strain
- Mental health concerns
Student Conduct
Use this form to report student behavior that includes but is not limited to:
- Alcohol/drug use
- Threatening behaviors
- Bullying/Intimidation
- Disruptive behavior
- Physical/verbal aggression
Academic Early Alert
Use this form to report academic concerns about a student who needs help with the following or related issues:
- Study strategies & learning effectively
- Time management & organization
- Quality of assignments or tests
- Technology utilization
- Attendance, participation or late work
Pregnant & New Parent Referral
Use this form to report information about students that involves any of the following:
- Pregnancy
- New parents
- Abortion or miscarriage
- Fostering or adoption
- False pregnancy
Safety & Security Report
Use this form to report an incident to the OTC Safety & Security Department that may include but is not limited to:
- Threats/Assault Against a Person
- Peace Disturbance/Campus Disruption
- Theft of Property
- Fraud
- Property Damage
Concerns about Employees
Use this form to report concerns about an employee that may include but are not limited to:
- Bullying/Intimidation
- Discrimination/harassment
- Sexual harassment/assault
- Substance abuse/Mental health concerns
- Retaliation/Hostile Work Environment
Title IX/Equity & Compliance
Use this form to report concerns about a student who may be perpetrating or experiencing any of the following that includes but is not limited to:
- Sexual harassment/assault
- Stalking
- Domestic/dating violence
- Discrimination/harassment
Student Care
Use this form to report concerns about a student that include but are not limited to:
- Homelessness
- Food insecurity
- Lack of transportation
- Financial strain
- Mental health concerns
Student Conduct
Use this form to report student behavior that includes but is not limited to:
- Alcohol/drug use
- Threatening behaviors
- Bullying/Intimidation
- Disruptive behavior
- Physical/verbal aggression
Academic Early Alert
Use this form to report academic concerns about a student who needs help with the following or other related issues:
- Study strategies & learning effectively
- Time management & organization
- Quality of assignments or tests
- Technology utilization
- Attendance or participation or late work
Pregnant & New Parent Referral
Use this form to report information about students that involves any of the following:
- Pregnancy
- New parents
- Abortion or miscarriage
- Fostering or adoption
- False pregnancy
Safety & Security Report
Use this form to report an incident to the OTC Safety & Security Department that may include but is not limited to:
- Threats/Assault Against a Person
- Peace Disturbance/Campus Disruption
- Theft of Property
- Fraud
- Property Damage
Concerns about Employees
Use this form to report concerns about an employee that may include but are not limited to:
- Bullying/Intimidation
- Discrimination/harassment
- Sexual harassment/assault
- Substance abuse/Mental health concerns
- Retaliation/Hostile Work Environment
Title IX/Equity & Compliance
Use this form to report concerns about a student who may be perpetrating or experiencing any of the following that includes but is not limited to:
- Sexual harassment/assault
- Stalking
- Domestic/dating violence
- Discrimination/harassment
OTCCares Presentation
Watch the OTCCares Presentation to understand more about the role the Behavioral Intervention Team plays at OTC.
Contact Us
Email: otccares@otc.edu
Phone: 417-447-6697
For emergencies M-F between 7am-6pm call 417-447-6911 for the Office of Safety & Security
For emergencies after 6pm M-F or on the weekends, call 9-1-1