Behavioral Intervention Team
Lehman College's Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is a multidisciplinary group committed to the success, well-being, and safety of the Lehman community. This team works collaboratively to identify and support students in need. Lehman College's BIT Team is committed to maintaining a campus environment that is safe and secure for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
Filing a concern with the Lehman College Behavioral Intervention Team
Faculty, staff, and friends are often among the first to notice when another member of the Lehman community is overly stressed or behaving in a dangerous or disruptive manner. Disruption of academic progress, personal relationships, and daily behavior may be signs that a person is in distress.
In order to maintain safety and order on campus, the Lehman BIT identifies, responds, and ensures appropriate intervention when individual behavior causes concern to other members of the campus community.
In case of an immediate emergency, at any time, contact Campus Security at once, 718-960-7777
Mission
The Lehman College Behavioral Intervention team is a group of experienced and dedicated professionals whose mission is to:
- Provide a structured and positive method for addressing behaviors of concern that impact the Lehman College community.
- Collect, connect, and assess “red flags” raised by a student’s problematic or help-seeking behaviors.
- Formalize an individualized protocol for communication, coordination, and intervention on a case by case basis.
- Initiate appropriate intervention.
- Implement and coordinate a follow-up plan so that services, support and resources are deployed effectively.
There are three key categories of behavior that are of utmost concern to the BIT:
- Self-injurious behavior (i.e., suicidal ideation/attempt, cutting behavior, dangerous alcohol/substance consumption, etc.)
- Disruptive behavior that violates campus community safety (i.e., homicidal threats, stalking, assault, email/Blackboard bullying, carrying weapons, etc.)
- Unusual behavior (i.e., changes in personality, depressive symptoms, shifts in mood, unexplained irritability and/or lethargy, hopelessness, etc.)
Once an incident is reported to BIT, members of the Committee determine the appropriate steps to address the situation. This process is based on the severity of the concern, the ability of the person in question to engage in the resolution, and the situation.
Lehman College strives to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all students, faculty and staff. There are many ways in which we work to accomplish this so that all members of our college may feel productive while on our campus.