Purpose

The purpose of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is to maintain a safe educational and working environment for students and employees by monitoring, assessing, and intervening potentially disruptive student and employee behavior.  BIT goals include helping provide an environment where students and employees are free to learn, work, and teach, uninhibited by threats of intimidation or harm and helping provide confidential, respectful, proactive support, and referrals to resources to individuals who are exhibiting concerning behaviors.   The BIT is not a disciplinary board, but rather a point of contact for reporting individuals who are displaying concerning behavior.  These guidelines are in place to comply with TBR Policy 7:02:00:00 and CSCC Policy 1:20:00:00

BIT Membership

VP for Student Services:  Dr. Michael Stokes, (423) 478-6218

Chief of Police:  Jennifer Bledsoe, (423) 618-1720

Director of Human Resources:  Joan Bates, (423) 478-6203

Director of Counseling & Career Services:  Mark Wilson, (423) 478-6217

Counselor/Coordinator of Disability Services:  Juliann Mathis, (423) 478-6217

Director of Athens Campus:  Stephanie West (423) 745-8486

Faculty Member: Dr. Elizabeth Mosley, Associate Professor of Psychology, (423) 473-2363

Other members may be appointed by the President