RU Cares- Behavioral Intervention Team
The Behavioral Intervention Teams (BIT) is a multidisciplinary teams focused on early intervention for any student who has raised concerns and may be at risk of harming either themselves or others, or who pose a significant disruption to the living, learning or work environment. The teams receives and reviews reports of threats and other concerning student behavior for the purpose of developing a support plan that mitigates risk and promotes student well-being and success within existing University policies.
With students facing high levels of stress in their lives, faculty and staff may encounter students whose behaviors are concerning, disruptive, or threatening towards themselves or others. To respond to the safety needs of the campus, Reinhardt University has established the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) under the leadership of the Dean of Students.
BIT serves as the centralized body for discussion and coordinated action regarding disruptive, problematic, dangerous, threatening or concerning behavior that might impact the safety or well-being of a student and/or the campus community.
BIT responds to non-emergency concerns and uses a proactive approach to discuss potential problems, intervene early, and develop appropriate courses of action for referred students. The goal is to support students who may be in distress or whose behavior is of concern to others before it rises to a crisis level.
BIT is founded on the principles of early intervention, proactive engagement and planned approach to the identification, prevention, assessment, management, and reduction of interpersonal and behavioral threats to the safety and well-being of Reinhardt University students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Emergency Referral
If you or any other person is in immediate danger, call Public Safety (770-720-5911) or 911.
Non-Emergency Referral
Faculty/Staff Member
- If you are a faculty or Staff member – Log into Eagle360 and then click on Send an Alert on top left side of the platform to share your concerns.
Student, Family or Other
- If you are student, family member, etc. click here to share your concerns.
The BIT Mission
The mission of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is to promote the safety and well-being of the Reinhardt University community. BIT provides an institutional framework for information sharing and development of support plans for students of concern.
The BIT Responsibilities
Consultation and Assessment
- The BIT meets weekly to consult on, assess, and triage referrals for students who display troubling or worrisome behaviors. This function includes the following:
- Gather and analyze information
- Assess needs of those impacted
- Determine and implement plans for individuals of concern, including both immediate and ongoing strategies
- Provide and make referrals for advice, support, and assistance.
Follow-up and Reporting
- Staff follows up on referrals and reports outcomes to BIT and appropriate staff. The BIT generates an annual report that includes pertinent data about the types of cases and referrals made each academic year.
Case and Policy Review
- The BIT reviews various cases, discusses policy and protocol implications, and makes recommendations to administrators.
Campus Training
- The BIT develops and implements training material for faculty and staff.
