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Division of Student Affairs

Behavioral Assessment Team

After tragic events at Virginia Tech and other universities involving campus violence, institutions of higher education began looking more closely how to monitor, assess, and intervene (when necessary), to promote a healthy and safe campus for students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Mission Statement

The Behavioral Assessment Team meets biweekly to assess, intervene, and/or provide timely resources and support for students displaying concerning behavior or experiencing problems that might lead to disruptive or dangerous behaviors

Guiding Principles

  1. Targeted Violence Can Often Be Prevented
  2. Violence is a Dynamic Process
  3. Targeted Violence is a Function of Several Factors
  4. Corroboration is Critical
  5. Threat Assessment is about Behavior, not Profiles
  6. Cooperating Systems are critical Resources
  7. Does the Person Pose a Threat
  8. Keep Victims in Mind
  9. Early Identification and Intervention Helps Everyone
  10. Multiple Reporting Mechanisms Enhance Early Identification
  11. Multi-Faceted Resources Can Provide Effective Interventions
  12. Safety is a Primary Focus

Team Members

  • Brandon Griggs Director of Student Affairs (Team Leader)
  • Paul York Associate Director of Student Conduct
  • Deserie Rivera Compliance Officer
  • Brandon Miller Director of Enrollment Management
  • Ida MacDonald Director of Counseling Services
  • Harold Todd Director of Public Safety
  • Charles Rosenblum Director of Human Resources

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Contact

If this is an EMERGENCY please call 911. For less serious situations please call campus security at (254) 501-5800 or Student Affairs at 254-519-5721.

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