Trainee Support

• Reply/RSVP to emails, invitations, and event announcements from URISE/BUILD EXITO staff within two business days

  • Based on the time of email delivery and in accordance with the Portland State University calendar

• Seek help by notifying URISE/BUILD EXITO faculty/staff promptly when any challenges arise which may compromise URISE commitments

Note - If you are unable to respond for a period of time, please email to let us know. If you need more time than a deadline allows please ask for more time and URISE may be able to accommodate.

• Be professional and diplomatic. Write emails with proper grammar and punctuation, come to meetings with questions ready, and consider how you want to be perceived. In meetings, do not wear sunglasses or headphones or check your cell phone for unrelated matters. Be prepared to accept constructive criticism in a professional manner.

• Faculty members have different ways of interacting with students (some are casual, some are more formal) but ultimately academia is a professional arena, and you are expected to conduct yourself accordingly. Do not flirt, threaten, or be overly casual.

• Know that our faculty want you to be successful. If you notice feeling hesitant to reach out, remember that you are here to learn and you have valuable insights. If you are wondering about something, chances are you are not the only one, so ask questions often and early.

• If you see signs of falling short on certain requirements, be proactive and request a meeting.

• Prepare before meetings. To get the most out of your mutual time, review notes and write down your specific questions. This will help you feel more comfortable, and the faculty member will appreciate your organization.

• Respect the person’s time by being succinct with emails and attending scheduled meetings on time. If you have to cancel a meeting, make sure you send an email well in advance.

URISE is a two year program. During this time you may face:

• • Challenges that impact URISE commitments

  • Changes in major/career interests

  • A difficult term

  • Areas where you need additional support

• In these (or other) cases occur, please reach out to Carlos Quatela (or other URISE or EXITO Faculty/Staff. There is no shame in facing difficulties. 

• URISE and EXITO want to know what is going on so we can:

  • Navigate solutions

  • Provide support regardless of your pathway

  • Provide information that allows you to make informed decisions. 

C.A.R.E. stands for Coordination Assessment Response Education

• The C.A.R.E. Team, hosted by the Dean of Student Life, is a resource available to any PSU student experiencing challenging circumstances. 

• The C.A.R.E. Team can assist with bureaucratic red tape.

• URISE faculty and staff will make a C.A.R.E. team report in an circumstances where the team may be helpful.

• URISE Trainees can choose to engage with the C.A.R.E. Team.

• C.A.R.E. Team Website

URISE works with the C.A.R.E. Team as needed to provide additional wraparound support Trainees may need when encountering significant challenges during the year. 

• URISE faculty and staff adhere to Faculty & Staff Reporting Obligations, including Mandatory Reporting, Campus Safety Policies and Procedures and reporting discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct/assault. 

• If a Trainee may be dangerous or intends to harm themselves or others, staff are required to share information immediately with appropriate campus, state and/or local authorities. Staff must also contact the Trainee Executive Leadership Team immediately so that any additional steps can be taken to ensure the safety of all PSU students.

• If a Trainee wishes to speak to a confidential support person, here are some resources.