Behavioral Intervention Team

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The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) responds to non-emergency, non-imminent concerns. This team serves as the centralized body for discussion and coordinated action regarding students who experience distress or display concerning, problematic, or troubling behavior that could pose a serious risk to themselves or others. The goal is to intervene before a student reaches a crisis level and ensures the safety of both the student and the ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵcommunity.

Behavioral Intervention Team Composition:

  • VP, Student Support Services: Dr. Nohel Corral
  • Dean, Student Affairs: Deborah Miller-Calvert
  • Director, Student Health and Student Life: Sergio Grimaldi
  • Director, Psychological Services: Vanessa Garcia
  • Interim Director, DSPS: Erika Thomas-Eddens
  • Director, Basic Needs: Justin Mendez
  • ​AVP of Human Resources:
  • Title IX & Compliance Programs: Cynthia Nuñez
  • Director, Student Conduct and Student Life: Sylvia Garcia
  • Student Conduct Coordinator: Vincent Lopez
  • Campus Police: Lt. Deis
  • Director, Risk Management and Campus Safety: David Jefferson
  • Risk Services Coordinator: Iliana Nkila
  • Environmental Health & Safety: Lubert Iglesia

Referral Procedures

  1. RECORD - What occurred: Date, time, location, student name/ID number, witnesses, communication with other students, attempts to redirect, etc.
  2. REPORT - Send a written recollection of incident(s) and behavior(s) as they occurred to your Department Dean. The report should include all intervention attempts that occurred.
  3. PROVIDE - Documentation and statements that substantiate the desired outcome or course of action. Witness statements must be in writing.

Behavioral Intervention Guide
FERPA/HIPPA Infographic
Behavioral Intervention Team Workflow