Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Spring 2026 Care Connect Schedule
- Study Social Fridays
- 3 to 5 p.m., every Friday
- Steen Library, Wyatt Room
- Held weekly through the end of April 2026.
- Open study and social support space.
- Academic connection and stress relief.
- Guest nurse speakers on select Fridays.
- Weekly reminders via D2L and GroupMe
- Workshop and Focus Group Evaluation
- Thursday, March 26
- Time and location to be announced.
- Interactive workshop.
- Program evaluation support groups.
- Student feedback helps shape Care Connect services.
- Care Connect Office Hours - Patrick Miller
- Monday and Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Appointments available upon request.
Book a 30 minute Care Connect meeting
Join the Care Connect GroupMe
Access the Care Connect D2L Lounge
- Access is available to enrolled students. After logging in, select “Care Connect” from your course list. If students have questions about accessing the course, they may contact the Care Connect team at millerpw@jacks.sfasu.edu.
What is Care Connect?
Care Connect is a program specifically designed for SFA nursing majors in their first and second year at the university. Care Connect is meant to support students on their journey to nursing school. Students who decide to participate in Care Connect will be paired with a graduate student in the Master’s of Social Work or Doctorate of Social Work program at SFA. Many of these graduate students are Licensed Clinical Social Workers and are specifically equipped to support people through challenging times in life. The transition to college and journey to nursing school, though rewarding, is often one of these times.
Who is eligible?
Any nursing major at SFA in their first or second year of coursework is eligible to participate in Care Connect. Though we know that some students begin the nursing program during their first and second year at the university, the program is not designed for in-program nursing students.
What is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker?
A LCSW is a professional title for social workers with a master’s degree and a state license. LCSWs practice from a holistic approach, addressing mental, emotional and spiritual needs of their clients. They can assess, diagnose and treat various mental health disorders. LCSWs are unique in their support as they consider clients' social and environmental factors when addressing their concerns. LCSWs incorporate case management, clinical intervention and resource linkage into the fabric of their work with clients. They work in various settings that include, but are not limited to, mental health hospitals, medical hospitals, community and private practice settings. Frequently, LCSWs collaborate with other disciplines to formulate the most effective success plans for their clients.
How do I sign up for Care Connect?
If you’d like to participate in Care Connect, fill out the interest form. Filling out this form will initiate a meeting with a Care Connect partner. The program is completely voluntary, and you can choose to opt-out at any time if you feel it is not beneficial.
This initiative is funded in whole or in part by a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
