The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) serves as the centralized campus team for discussion and coordinated action regarding reports of disruptive, problematic, or concerning behavior or misconduct from co-workers, students, community members, friends, colleagues, and anonymous. The BIT aims to bring collective wisdom, professional perspectives, campus management, behavioral evaluation, and workplace violence prevention responsibilities to address cases of perceived or actual behaviors of concern, which may include the potential of violence.
Upon receipt, the Team reviews the report, assesses the threat and determines the best referrals for support, intervention, warning/notification and response.
Core members of the team include representatives from Title IX/DHR, Student Affairs, University Police, Human Resources, Health and Wellness, and Student Conduct.
When should I report concerning behavior?
Below are just some of the behaviors and warning signs to look out for and report. Please use this list as a guide.
- A sudden change in behavior
- Extremely disruptive or bizarre behavior
- Thoughts of Suicide or Self-Harm
- Any threats or acts of violence
- Weapons
- Hate Crime & Hate Incidents
- Sexual assault
- A loss of contact with reality
- Disturbing social media postings, e-mails (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
- Extreme Distress
- Alcohol/Drug Abuse
- Family/Domestic Problems
- Whenever you wonder, "Should I...?"