Behavioral Intervention Team
See Also: Student Conduct (Student Site) | Academic Misconduct | Behavioral Misconduct
Jump to: Immediate Crisis Response | Scope of the BIT | Concerning Behavioral or Mental Health Challenges | BIT Representatives | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
For immediate 24-7 assistance with threats to physical safety to the campus community and crisis response:
- Columbus Campus: Call the Police Department at 614-287-2525 or dial 911.
- Delaware Campus: Call the Delaware County Sheriff at 740-833-2800 or dial 911.
- Regional Learning Centers: Please dial 911 and local police will respond to the emergency. They will notify Columbus State Police, who will coordinate a response and can contact the BIT.
- Always follow up by submitting an online report as soon as possible to provide a fuller perspective.
For non-emergency situations:
- Please fill out an online report, or, Consult a member of the BIT. (contact information below)
- Regional Learning Centers: The site coordinator at each off-campus center can also help with reporting any non-emergency issues.
Scope of the Behavioral Intervention Team:
The Columbus State Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) strives to support the success of students and employees by maintaining a safe and supportive learning and working environment. BIT provides timely responses to student behavior, often including available wraparound support and/or appropriate referrals for students whose lack of resources (or use thereof) may impede their educational success. BIT’s objective is to prevent the escalation of adverse student behavior and mitigate, where appropriate, the behavior’s impact on individuals and our shared college environment by:
- Identifying concerning, disruptive, or problematic student behavior reported to a BIT member by any member of the Columbus State community, preferably through its secure online form.
- Providing guidance and relevant resources to employees who identify or experience concerning, disruptive or problematic student behavior to help employees address student behavior as appropriate within their role.
- Communicating and reinforcing college expectations and community standards to students when appropriate.
This team supplements but does not replace already existing college processes, which include but are not limited to:
- Alleged criminal activity that should be forwarded to the Columbus State Police Department and potentially the Threat Assessment Team (TAT)
- Alleged harassment and discrimination based on a protected class that should be forwarded to the Compliance Office
- Alleged misconduct that should be forwarded to the Office of Student Conduct
Concerning Behavioral or Mental Health Challenges
Behavioral concerns and/or mental health challenges can come from students, employees, and third parties. Concerns involving employees or third parties should be reported to Human Resources and/or the Columbus State Police Department, depending on severity; while matters involving students should be reported to the BIT. It is important to respond to all concerning behavior, including, but not limited to, examples such as:
Classroom disruption leading to student removal from class or requiring police intervention.
Intoxication/impairment that impacts the learning or work environment.
Behaviors presenting as possible psychological issues.
Changes in behavior that seem out of character and are impacting performance.
Any mention of suicide or other self-injurious activity (e.g., cutting).
Writing or discussing violence, weapons, harm to others, or self-harm
BIT Representatives
Richard Kane, Chair
Office of Student Conduct
Center for Workforce Development 1101
614-287-2117
rkane7@cscc.edu
Tiffany McClain
Accessibility Services
Aquinas Hall 116R
614-287-2571
tmcclain@cscc.edu
Jordan Lochard
Compliance Office
614-287-3955
jlochard@cscc.edu
Tracy Anderson
Columbus State Police Department
Delaware Hall 047
614-287-2525
tanders2@cscc.edu
Ezekiel Peebles
Student Wellbeing
Nestor Hall 010
614-287-2543
epeebles@cscc.edu
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Anyone who feels a student’s behavior is concerning can make a BIT referral, including students, parents, employees, and community members.
- If you feel there is an immediate threat, call the Columbus State Police Department at 614-287-2525 or dial 911. To make a referral, use the “Refer Concerning Behavior” button at the top of this page. You will be asked for basic information about the student, how to contact you (in case the BIT has follow-up questions), and for a description of the incident or behaviors that prompted the referral. You are the BIT’s best resource because you may be familiar with the student. If you are comfortable doing so, tell the student that you are concerned and ask if they are OK. In many cases, students will indicate that they could use some help and you can refer them to support services at the College.
- If you are working with a student who would like to make a referral about another student, please have them complete the Incident Report section on the College Feedback Webpage: https://www.cscc.edu/services/feedback.shtml.
BIT members evaluate the information and determine how best to support the student. Reporting, however, is the most critical step. If BIT members have follow-up questions, they’ll be sure to reach out. If there are questions, it is imperative you respond as quickly as possible as it may impact how the BIT responds to the concern.
When necessary, the BIT provides students with respectful and proactive support, while offering resources and balancing the educational needs of students with the mission of CSCC. It is often the case the reporting party may receive guidance on how to support and respond to the student directly without direct intervention from the BIT.
You do not have to make this decision. The most critical step is that you report the concerning behavior by submitting a referral to the BIT. If another campus resource is more appropriate, the BIT will refer the student and assist with the transfer of information.
If you are navigating a situation and are unsure about how to proceed, please contact a member of the BIT to consult.
Department
Contact
Richard Kane
Director, Office of Student Conduct
(614) 287-2117