Behavioral Intervention Team

With students facing high levels of distress in their lives, faculty and staff may encounter students whose behaviors are concerning, disruptive, or threatening towards themselves or others. In an effort to respond to the safety needs of the campus, the University Of Utah has established the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).

What is BIT?

BIT’s primary function is to help keep the university community safe and connect distressed students to available support services. BIT seeks to act preventively versus reactionary to students in distress. BIT is housed in the Office of the Dean of Students and consists of a team of professionals from several university units including: Campus Police, University Counseling Center, Residential Education, Center for Disability Services, International Center, Legal Counsel and Faculty members.

What Does BIT Do?

  • Gathers and manages reported information from concerned faculty and staff
  • Assesses the level of threat a student’s behavior poses
  • Intervenes with students and connects them to support services
  • Provides faculty and staff with support and intervention resources
  • Makes referrals to the Dean of Students or Student Conduct Officer
  • Disseminates relevant information to Campus Police

What should I do if I am concerned about a student?

  • If you or others are in immediate danger call 9-911 from a campus phone or 911 from a cell phone.
  • If the behavior isn’t a life threatening situation, talk to the student, and express your concern for their well-being.
  • Refer the student to the University Counseling Center or offer to walk them over to the clinic. A crisis worker is available between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (801-581-6826).
  • Consult with the Dean of Student’s Office. The BIT Specialist can help you get the student connected to support services (801-581-7066).
  • Notify your department chair or direct supervisor.

Concerning, Disruptive, and Threatening Behaviors

It is critical to report your observations early!

Delaying your report can negatively impact campus safety and hinder getting the distressed student to appropriate support services. Regardless of how minimal a student’s behavior seems, your observations may inform the broader picture as similar reports come in from other areas on campus.

Available Campus Services

Emergency

Campus Phone: 9-911
Other Phone: 911

Campus Police

Non-emergency: 801-585-2677

LGBT Resource Center

http://www.sa.utah.edu/lgbt/
Olpin Union Building #418
801-587-7973

Dean of Students Office

http://www.sa.utah.edu/dos
Olpin Union Building #270
801-581-7066

University Counseling Center

http://www.sa.utah.edu/counsel/
Student Services Building #426
801-581-6826

Women's Resource Center

http://www.sa.utah.edu/women/
Olpin Union Building #411
801-581-8030

Center for Disability Services

http://www.disability.utah.edu
Olpin Union Building #162
801-581-5020

Veteran Support Center

http://www.veteranscenter.utah.edu
Olpin Union Building #161
801-587-7722

Student Health Clinic

http://studenthealth.utah.edu/
801-581-6431