SRU Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)

Goal

SRU provides a safe and caring learning environment for all members of the campus community.

Mission

The mission of the BIT is to provide a venue for addressing students who exhibit behaviors of concern; particularly those who demonstrate the potential for violence toward self or others. Specifically, the policies address activities that are disruptive to the mission of the University, as well as any suicidal or self injurious threats or behaviors. The BIT has been charged with upholding these policies and maintaining a healthy environment for the entire SRU community.

Team Membership The BIT includes the following core members: VP of Student Life, Dr. Connie Foley (BIT Chairperson) AVP for Student Services, Dr. John Bonando* Coordinator Judicial Programs, Ms. Kateeka Harris Chair of Student Counseling Center, Dr. Carol Holland Director of Health Services, Ms. Kris Chiprean Assistant Chief of University Police, Ms. Windy Stafford Group Recorder, Ms. Claudia Fischer *Alternate Chairperson

Additional Ad Hoc members include representatives from the following departments and offices who will be called to serve in an advisory capacity:

AVP for Student Development

Residence Life

Office of Students with Disabilities

Retention Services

Office of Multicultural Programs

Academic Affairs

International Services

Note
The SRU Behavioral Intervention Team is based upon the October 10, 2007 PASSHE publication a “Conceptual Model for Addressing Students at Risk for Violent Behavior”, prepared for the PASSHE Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Campus Security Readiness and training materials from the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management.