Referral FAQs

BIT Referral FAQs

What do I do if I know a student who may need to be referred to the BIT process?

1. If you feel there is an immediate threat, call 911.
2. To make a referral, use the incident report button located at the bottom of the page. You will be asked for basic information about the student, how to contact you (in the event the BIT committee has follow-up questions) and for a description of the incident or behaviors that prompted the referral.
3. You are the Behavioral Intervention team’s best resource because you are familiar with the student. If you are comfortable doing so, tell the student that you are concerned and ask if he/she is OK. In many cases students will indicate that he/she could use some help and you can refer them to the Counseling Center.

Who can make a BIT referral?

Anyone who feels a student is a threat to themselves and/or others, or is exhibiting behaviors disruptive to the mission of the community, can make a BIT referral; including students, parents, faculty and staff, and other community members.

What happens after I make the referral?

The team of members from student services, academic affairs and the counseling services are able to take the information and make a decision about whether the student should be assessed by counseling center staff. However, reporting is the most critical step.

Refer to to our Resources page to find contact information if you believe these departments can assist you.

What happens to the student in the BIT process?

If the team determines the student is appropriate for the BIT process, he/she will be contacted and instructed to undergo an assessment at the Counseling Center. The type of assessment is dependent on the behavior. Students are generally required to undergo a minimum of 4 sessions of assessment by Counseling Center staff.

How do I know if it is a BIT issue or if it more appropriately handled by other campus resources?

You do not have to make this determination; the BIT will do it for you. The most critical step is that you report it.

Incident Report

This program is modeled after the Behavioral Intervention Team at the University of South Carolina and used with their permission.