Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)

BIT FAQs

 

Anyone with a concern about a student may submit a Behavioral Incident Report. Referring individuals may identify themselves in the report or may submit the report anonymously.

Only members of the BIT Team will have access to the BIT Report. All records of the Behavioral Intervention Team pertaining to students will be stored in the office of the Chair of the Behavioral Intervention Team.

Contact one of the members of the Behavioral Intervention Team for consultation and support. The BIT member may recommend specific strategies for staff member to address with the student or may recommend submission of a Safety Review Request for further assessment and follow-up by the BIT.

Contact one of the members of the Behavioral Intervention Team for guidance or submit a Behavioral Incident Report for further assessment and follow-up by the BIT.

If a verbal warning would reasonably address the issue or behavior, then this approach could be effective in addressing the situation. If the verbal warning does not remedy the situation then additional steps should be followed. (See the Resources for Faculty and Staff)

Upon receipt of the referral, the BIT will:

  • Contact the referring individual (when possible) to gather information to assist in developing a response.
  • Gather additional information regarding the student’s situation from other instructors or campus staff who have been in contact with the student.
  • Depending on the situation, contact College Police for additional information.
  • Meet to review information and recommend a response. Typical responses can include contacting the student to arrange a meeting with a BIT member or other designated staff who is familiar with the student to provide support. The goal of these meetings is to assist the student in resolving challenges, identifying resources, and resolving the issue as quickly as possible.
  • Refer the student to the Assistant Provost for Student Affairs to be addressed using the disciplinary process as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

Based on the behavior displayed by the student and the assessment by the BIT, the team may make any of the following recommendations for intervention:

  • Referral to college and/or community resources
  • Referral to the College disciplinary process as described in the Student Code of Conduct

It should be noted, that in following FERPA guidelines, specific information related to the issue and/or resolution may not be shared with individuals outside the BIT. The individual who submitted the Behavior Incident Report will be notified that the issue has been addressed and/or resolved.