BIT Reporting Levels
FYI
- Significant changes in academic performance in the classroom
- Issues adjusting to college
- Change in pattern of interaction (withdrawn, angry, defensive)
- Changes in physical appearance (hygiene, attire, injuries)
- Problems concentrating/remembering things or making decisions
What to Do
- Talk to the student in private when you both have time
- Express your concern in non-judgmental terms
- Make a “FYI” BIT referral
- Suggest the student visit Academic Counseling
Normal
- Behavior which may interfere with class management or be disruptive
- High levels of irritability or inappropriate excitement
- Feelings of anxiety, depression, or negative self talk
- Lack of sleep or decreased energy
- Difficulty dealing with separation, divorce, death or other relationship issues
What to Do
- Talk to the student in private when you both have time
- Express your concern in non-judgmental terms
- Identify options available to the student
- Respect the student’s value system
- Ask if the student is considering suicide
- Suggest the student visit Academic Counseling or Health Services
- Calling Campus Safety is encouraged (209) 575-6351
- Make a BIT referral
Critical
- Outbursts of anger
- Overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression or hopelessness
- Inability to communicate clearly
- Loss of contact with reality (seeing/hearing things that are not there, beliefs or actions at odds with reality)
- Suspiciousness or irrational feelings of persecution
- Thoughts of harming self or harming others
- Substance abuse
What to Do
- Stay calm and don’t challenge the students perceptions
- Find someone to stay with the student if possible
- Call Campus Safety (209) 575-6351 as needed
- Make a BIT referral
Mission
The Modesto Junior College Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) engages in proactive and collaborative approaches to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with students exhibiting concerning behaviors or thoughts. By collaborating with members of the community, BIT strives to promote individual student, faculty, and staff well-being and success while prioritizing community safety.