Elon University’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is a multi-disciplinary program designed to provide caring, supportive, and early intervention to individuals whose behavior is concerning or disruptive. BIT follows a structured process to objectively identify, assess, and intervene in situations where there is concern for danger to self, others, or the university community; or where behaviors may pose a substantial disruption to the living/learning environment.

BIT Members

The Dean of Students (or designee) serves as convener of the Behavioral Intervention Team. Questions regarding BIT may be referred to the Office of Dean of Students at 336-278-7200.

Office of the Dean of Students (convener)
Counseling Services
Campus Safety and Police
Office of Student Care & Outreach
Office of Student Conduct
Title IX/Compliance

The Behavioral Intervention Team will coordinate with other university departments/offices as-needed (e.g.
Bias Response, Disabilities Resources, Residence Life, etc.).

Submitting Information

Please submit a referral or report via the link below. IMPORTANT: Online reporting forms are for non-emergency referrals only. Submissions are reviewed within two business days. If any person may be in danger, call 911 immediately.  Campus Safety and Police may be reached for urgent, non-emergency assistance by calling 336-278-5555.

While anonymous reports are accepted, this may substantially limit our options for assessment and intervention. Individuals submitting referrals are encouraged to include an email (university or outside) to allow for follow-up questions and communication.

All information submitted and gathered during the process of assessment and intervention is conducted in accordance with standing Federal Law, NC Statutes, and Elon University policy regarding the privacy of information and access to information.

What happens next?

Submission of a report will result in a preliminary review and determination of referral to a university department/resource for response or to the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT). BIT will follow established procedures to determine need for a structured threat assessment process, required meeting, recommendation for interim administrative actions or voluntary/involuntary medical leave process, or other interventions. Reports may be referred to Student Care & Outreach, Student Conduct, Title IX, Bias Response, Campus Safety & Police, or other university departments. If needed or requested, a team member may contact the reporter to gather additional information and share resources.

What is threat assessment?

Threat assessment consists of a structured process to identify and respond to students, faculty, staff, and employees who may pose a danger to themselves or others in the university community. This process is intended to distinguish those who pose a true danger from those who may simply be struggling and in need of assistance/resources. Threat assessment is distinct from evaluation of a potential violation of university policy or any law. The mission of the Behavioral Intervention Team is to assess concerns that an individual poses, or may reasonably pose, a threat of danger to self, others, or the University community, and to initiate an intervention designed best support individual and community safety and wellbeing.