Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)
91ÁÔÆæ’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is a group who respond to concerns of disruptive or troubling behavior displayed by students, faculty, and staff. BIT consists of university personnel representing human resources/employee assistance, law enforcement/threat assessment, medical and mental health, academic affairs, and student engagement and success.
By partnering with members of the community, BIT strives to promote individual well-being and success while prioritizing community safety.
What Does BIT Do?
- Serves as the central point of contact for reporting concerning behavior
- Provides consultation and support to faculty, staff, administration, and students in assisting individuals who display concerning or disruptive behavior
- Assesses threat/risk
- Coordinates follow-up
- Connects individuals with appropriate campus and community resources
BIT Is
- Outreach based on care and concern. Every effort is made to help the individual succeed in the classroom or workplace.
- A confidential reporting resource available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day through the online reporting form.
- A support for faculty, staff, and students experiencing concerning circumstances
BIT is Not
- The primary intervention strategy of BIT is care and support for individual’s success and well-being. In circumstances where disruptive behavior may threaten the campus community, the student conduct process may be utilized.
- 911 - If you feel that you or any other person is in immediate danger, call Public Safety (706-864-1500) or 911
When to Reach out to BIT?
You should refer to BIT when a student, faculty or staff member is exhibiting self-destructive or disruptive behaviors.
Use the following examples to help you identify self-destructive and disruptive behaviors. Look for groupings, frequency, duration, and severity.Physical | Emotional or Psychological | Safety Risk |
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How to Connect with BIT?
If you or any other person is in immediate danger, call Public Safety (706-864-1500) or 911.
You can share your concerns by contacting the Dean of Students office or using these resources.