Trinidad State Junior College Behavioral Intervention Team is a cross-functional group that is dedicated to offering a proactive and planned approach to the identification, prevention, assessment, management and reduction of behavioral threats to the safety and wellbeing of our campus communities. The team meets regularly to review referrals brought forward by faculty, staff and students regarding behaviors that can be concerning, disruptive or threatening. We recognize that these behaviors can sometimes impede ones own or others ability to function successfully and safely.
Members of BIT include representation from Student Support Services, Faculty, Housing, Programing, Special Populations, Student Conduct, Law Enforcement and Advising/Counseling Services.
Additional members are included in meeting as necessary.
BIT reviews each case individually and gathers information to make recommendations for compassionate intervention strategies that may include connecting the student to campus and community resources.
How to Report a Concern
It is the responsibility of the individuals within our community to immediately report any concerning or threatening behaviors. Every report will be reviewed to determine appropriate action. There are two ways an individual can be referred to the BIT.
- Complete the Incident Report Form
• Student of Concern can be reported through this online confidential form. When completing the form please select Student of Concern under the student roll. Completion of the form will notify appreciate personnel of the concern. - Report directly to one of the core BIT members.
Frequently Asked Questions
Definitions :
• Behavioral Intervention Team - a centralized, representative group which meets regularly to support its target audience (students, employees, faculty, and staff) via an established protocol. The team receives reports of disruptive, concerning, and/or threatening behavior (from co-workers, community members, friends, colleagues, students, etc.), gathers additional information as required, and participates in recommending appropriate mechanisms for support, intervention, warning/notification and response. The team tracks “red flags” and trends in behavior, and provides feedback to constituents on larger issues of concern within the community.
• Disruptive behavior- consists of words and/or actions which have the effect of interfering with College operations and/or the educational or working environment.
• Concerning behavior- consists of words and/or actions which would cause a reasonable person to believe an individual’s emotional well-being may be at risk.
• Threatening behavior- consists of words and/or actions which would cause a reasonable person to believe an individual may put at risk their own safety or that of other members of the College community.
Then call a member of the BIT and file an incident report.
• Concerning behavior- consists of words and/or actions which would cause a reasonable person to believe an individual’s emotional well-being may be at risk.
• Threatening behavior- consists of words and/or actions which would cause a reasonable person to believe an individual may put at risk their own safety or that of other members of the College community.
• Suicidal ideation (verbal, written or physical evidence)
• Concerns of Drug or alcohol usage or abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Homelessness
• Trouble Grieving
• Violent or threatening behavior towards faculty, staff or students
Mental Health National Resources
(844) 493-8255
Text: “TALK” to 38255
Suicide Prevention Hotline
(800) 273-8255
TTY (800) 799-4889
(800) 786-2929
Website
Anonymously report anything
(877) 542-7233
Website
Crisis Text Line
Text: “HOME” to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line
(800) 273-8255
Each Trinidad State student can now access up to six (6) free online therapy sessions.
Website
Mental Health Local Resources
Mental Health Clinic
417 Indiana Ave.
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4416
Website
LLC- Danielle Kolakowski
135 East Main Street
Suite 6
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 252-5439
Core BIT Members Contact Information
- Ashlie Cogburn (Chair)
Assistant Director of Student Life & Engagement
719-846-5103 or 719-589-7003 - David Hardman
Director of Student Life,
Recruiting and Outreach,
Chief Conduct Officer
Berg Suite 201
719-846-5458 - Desiree Moreno
Head Athletic Trainer
Scott Gym
719-845-5613 - Dr. Sue Nesbitt
Faculty, Psychology
Library
719-846-5510 - Suzie Wichert
Director of Residence Halls
O'Connor Hall
719-846-5497
- Ashlie Cogburn (Chair)
Assistant Director of Student Life & Engagement
719-846-5103 or 719-589-7003 - Julie Kotalik
Faculty, Massage Therapy
Main 212A
719-589-7036 - Roberta Taylor-Hill
Disability Services Coordinator
Main 202B
719-589-7067
Administrative Support
- Kerry Gabrielson
VP of Student Services
Trinidad Campus
Berg Suite 201
Valley Campus
Wednesday’s - Learning Center
Kerry.Gabrielson@trinidadstate.edu
719-846-5643