SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is responsible for
performing the following functions:
»»Develop and maintain a communication process
MISSION:
The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point’s
Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) mission is to
provide a safe environment for the university
community through coordination, collaboration,
information collection, risk assessment, and
intervention.
WHAT IS A BEHAVIORAL
INTERVENTION TEAM (BIT)?
A behavioral intervention team (BIT) is a multidisciplinary group who meets regularly and by
using an established protocol, detect patterns and
trends of concerning behavior for individuals or
groups within the campus community. The team
receives reports of disruptive, problematic or
concerning behavior or misconduct (from students,
faculty/staff, co-workers, community members,
friends, colleagues, etc.), conducts an investigation,
performs an assessment, and determines the best
mechanism for support, intervention, warning/
notification and response. The team then
deploys campus and/or community resources and
coordinates follow-up.
for individuals to report concerns about student
behaviors
»»Obtain, review, and consider information regarding
student behavior
»»Initiate a threat assessment and risk determination,
when warranted
»»Develop a course of action, and/or intervention plans
for students of concern, when warranted
»»Recommend an appropriate response or source of
action to campus administrators
»»Monitor and assess campus trends or events which
may negatively impact campus and/or create an
elevated risk of potential harm or violence
Immediate Threat to Health/Safety
UW-Stevens Point Protective Services
(715) 346-3456
Stevens Point Police Department 911
or Non-Emergency (715) 346-1500
To Consult or Refer a Student
of Concern Contact:
BIT
BEHAVIORAL
INTERVENTION
TEAM
Dr. Laura Ketchum-Ciftci, Interim Dean of
Students or Mr. Shawn Wilson, Assistant Dean
of Students
Dean of Students Office
Room 139, Delzell Hall
Phone: (715) 346-2611
E-mail: DOS@uwsp.edu
On-Line Referral Forms : www.uwsp.edu/dos
2013-2014
REPORTING BEHAVIORS
OF CONCERN:
The reporting process is intended to be utilized
for behavior, concerns or incidents which do not
warrant an immediate response or intervention.
It provides a standardized method for recording
observations of troublesome behaviors and for
alerting staff of potential concerns. The reporting
process also provides a mechanism that will reveal
patterns of disruptive behavior of specific students.
It also provides aggregate data on the nature and
frequency of disruptions. In the event that a
behavior or concern causes an immediate threat
to the safety and well-being of any individual,
Protective Services (715) 346-3456 or the Stevens
Point Police Department should be contacted
immediately.
The entire campus community plays a significant
role in promoting a safe and secure educational
environment at the UWSP. Individuals are strongly
encouraged to report to and/or notify the Behavioral
Intervention Team of concerns regarding the behavior
or conduct of members of the campus community.
Concerning behaviors may include, but are not
limited to, questionable, suspicious, threatening or
inappropriate conduct that is displayed through a
person’s appearance, expression, communication,
actions or other manner.
In accordance with UWSP Chapter 17, information
provided to the BIT or in the reporting process
may also be considered in determining appropriate
disciplinary action with students under UWS
Chapter 17.
burning, eating disorders, etc.
»»Online postings in Facebook, MySpace, blogs,
»»Extreme rudeness or insubordination to university
officials, staff, faculty, or administrator
»»Classroom disruption or excessive class
absenteeism
»»All violations of residence hall rules and policies
»»Drunkenness or being under the influence of illicit
drugs in the classroom
»»Threatening words or actions
»»Writings that convey clear intentions to harm self
or others
»»Observed self-injurious behavior, such as cutting,
websites, e-portfolios, class journals, etc. that are
threatening
»»Notable change in academic performance – poor or
inconsistent preparation
»»Notable change in behavior
»»Impairment of thoughts – verbally or in writing
»»Overly aggressive behaviors toward others; inability
to set limits or re-direct focus
»»Poor decision-making and coping skills
»»Inappropriate, unusual or agitated behavior
»»Overreaction to circumstances
»»Lack of resiliency
»»Refusal to communicate
»»Engaging in property damage
»»Significant decrease in personal hygiene and care to
self
»»Suicidality, including threats (I’m going to kill
myself”), gestures (intentionally erasing one’s hard
drive), ideation (I’ve always thought about killing
myself by jumping off a cliff”), or attempts
»»Acts motivated by hatred or discrimination
»»Paranoia or delusion that a student groundlessly
believes they are being targeted, hallucinations
»»Stalking
»»Relationship/Domestic/Intimate Partner violence
(even if the victim doesn’t want you to tell, unless
the information is conveyed to you in a privileged or
confidential relationship)
»»Hazing
»»Flat Affect or extreme lack of responsiveness;
inability to care; lack of empathy
»»“Accidental” overdose, including all involuntary
hospitalizations for non-responsive intoxication
UW- STEVENS POINT
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM
(BIT) MEMBERS
Mr. Brain Faust, Director - Residential Living
Dr. Stacey Gerken, Director – Counseling Center
Dr. Laura Ketchum-Ciftci, Interim Dean of
Students (Chairperson)
Mr. Bill Rowe, Director – Protective Services
Dr. Jim Zach, Medical Director – Student Health
Service
Mr. Shawn Wilson, Assistant Dean of Students
Ms. Lea Raczek – Program Manager - Dean of
Students (Administrative Support)