The Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) serves to collect information regarding concerning or violent behavior among the campus community. BIT assesses the information received and facilitates a response to the incident as appropriate.
All members of the campus community play an important role in creating and maintaining a safe environment that supports learning and working. Members who should make a referral include:
Referrals can be made 24/7 using the online referral form.
Appropriate referrals may include but are not limited to any of the following:
BIT meets weekly to review referrals to determine the most appropriate response. Although responses vary, there are a few common possibilities depending on the level of risk. These possibilities include but are not limited to:
To refer a student to the BIT team you will need to fill out a BIT referral form.
When filling out a BIT notification, please include the behaviors that you are noticing the person exhibit. Include frequency (how often, how much) and intensity of behaviors on a scale from 1-10 with 10 being the worst you could imagine the behaviors. Include duration of the behavior (How long do they last when they start, and how many days have you witnessed these behaviors?) It is most helpful if you include your contact in the form, however, you can remain anonymous if you choose to.
Sarah Zerfoss-Calhoun
Dean of Students Office
Email: szerfoss@pennwest.edu
Phone: 814-393-1918