Assessment and Care Team (ACT)

To report a Concern, complete the Behavior Incident Reporting Form.

If this is your first time reporting, please review the following for additional information about ACT.

What is the Assessment and Care Team (ACT) and why is it necessary?

The Assessment and Care Team (ACT) was established by Middle Georgia State University to address behavioral concerns that have the potential to impact the safety and well-being of the campus community. 

ACT is a complement to, not a replacement for, the university's existing crisis and emergency response procedures. It will operate in cooperation with existing campus and community resources while exercising due diligence to protect the campus community and the individual. It is critical to understand that even with the best intentions, situations may arise that are unforeseen by any member of the campus community.

Mission Statement

ACT is dedicated to a proactive, coordinated and planned approach to the early identification, assessment, management, reduction and prevention of behavioral concerns that may impact the safety and well-being of Middle Georgia State University students, faculty, staff and visitors.   We do this by providing focused care and support to individual students and their needs by providing resources and services, on and off campus.

Assessment and Care Team Members

All ACT members can be reached by sending an email to MGAACT@mga.edu.

This table includes the names, titles, emails, and phone numbers for ACT members.
Elaine Martin Student Care Case Manager elaine.martin@mga.edu 478-757-2264
Michael Stewart Associate Vice President for Student Affairs michael.stewart@mga.edu 478-757-7383
Trevion Burks Student Conduct Coordinator trevion.burks@mga.edu
Predita Howard Director of Counseling & Accessibility Services predita.howard@mga.edu 478-934-6221
Tripp Mitchell Chief, MGA Campus Police tripp.mitchell@mga.edu 478-471-2414
Jennifer Shinpaugh Director of Residence Life jennifer.shinpaugh@mga.edu 478-934-3027
Sandy Little-Herring Director of Advising sandy.littleherring@mga.edu 478-757-2630
Other faculty and staff members may be asked to serve on the team based on specific circumstances, not limited to the field of study, campus location, or knowledge of the individual being assessed.
Updated: 06/13/2023