Behavioral Intervention Team

• Using a collaborative approach, address concerning behaviors early and plan interventions that balance student support with campus safety.
• Provide training and education to the campus community.

• Immediately setting clear expectations for conduct
  Example: faculty include statement in syllabus regarding student conduct
• Documenting each incident of disruptive behavior
• Report incident to your Area Dean or Manager for further discussion and possible referral to BIT
• Maintaining confidentiality

This behavioral case review form is to be completed when a student displaying unusual behaviors such as; slamming doors, storming out, accusations, email barrages, or any patterns of unrelated/incoherent statements.  Also, any changes in normal behavior. 

• Whenever possible, you should express your concern directly to the student unless you are concerned for your safety and/or the safety of others.
• If you feel the person might benefit from personal counseling, you can share your concern with the student and provide them with contact information for Student Health Services.

• When the behavior is best handled through typical classroom management techniques.
• When it is clearly a case of student misconduct best handled through the usual channels (Dean, VPSS, Title IX Officer).
• When the student does not appear to pose a danger to self or others but would benefit from being referred to personal counseling.
• When a student is in need of community resources (i.e., housing, food, financial).
• When the threatening behavior is immediate and direct call Campus Police at (209) 386-6600 and/or 911.

• Faculty, staff, students or community members can make a referral to their area director or dean for review and discussion. If the student is a threat to themselves or another, immediately contact Campus Police at (209) 386-6600 or call 911.
• The area director or dean will assess the situation and will determine appropriate referral to services or to the BIT.
• The area director or dean will complete an online Behavioral Case Review Form at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?MercedCCD&layout_id=100

• BIT will address every report that is brought to the committee and someone from the team will get back to the reporting party as soon as possible.
• Intervention by BIT Members typically involves handling confidential information, so those who file a report will not necessarily know the entire resolution.

• A report outlining the referral information is generated within Maxient, and is distributed to designated BIT members.
• BIT members gather more information and make a plan for the student.
• A BIT member will follow up with whoever gave the initial report within the limits of any confidential information.