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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.

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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.
Indicators of Distress
Physical Emotional or Psychological Safety Risk
  • Marked changes in physical appearance (e.g., grooming or hygiene deterioration, weight loss/gain)
  • Obvious change in mental state and/or apparent intoxication
  • Excessive fatigue or sleeping in class
  • Observable signs of injury
  • Direct or indirect comments about suicide
  • Articulating feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness or shame
  • More withdrawn; avoiding social interactions
  • Excessive tearfulness, panicked reactions, irritability or unusual apathy
  • Implying or communicating threats to harm others
  • Verbally or physically displaying aggression towards others
  • Bullying / Intimidation
  • Stalking
  • Referring to having and/or using weapons
  • Engaging in or discussing high-risk behaviors

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.