NDSU has developed a Behavior Intervention Team that will support faculty and staff who observe student behaviors that cause concern and exceed the boundaries of typical classroom management.

Examples include behaviors that disrupt classrooms, work functions or living learning environments; lack of civility within the classroom or other campus environments; actions or communications that seem out of character; and class assignments that contain threats of harm to self or others. Typically, it would include behaviors that may not constitute a violation of the student code of behavior, but indicate the student needs additional help, connection with campus resources or informal resolution of an issue.

The team includes representation from the Dean of Student Life office, the Counseling Center, Department of Residence Life and University Police. When a referral is made, the team will attempt to determine what is happening with the student and what type of assistance the student may need in hopes of resolving the behavioral issue and continuing academic progress in a successful manner.

If you encounter a student with whom you have concern, you may contact the team at NDSU-BIT@ndsu.edu or call 1-6537. Include any information that may be helpful to the team in evaluating the situation (duration, frequency, severity and progression of the behavior), any mitigating circumstances or actions previously employed by you or others to assist the student or change the behavior.

If the situation occurs outside of daily business hours and needs immediate consideration, contact University Police at 1-8998. They will dispatch team members or an officer.

The team is intended to support and assist faculty and staff in dealing with problematic behavior, allowing them to retain the focus on teaching, research or other university roles.