Behavior Intervention Team FY24
Charge
This committee works in close collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students and the Office of Counseling Services to evaluate reports or concerns about students who appear to be in crisis or distress, or who are otherwise exhibiting negative or disruptive behaviors. The BIT follows guidelines and procedures that will be shared with the members by the Dean of Students and per the Behavioral Intervention Team website.
Composition
Membership is composed of the Dean of Students and/or the Assistant Dean of Students, the UHD Chief of Police or a designated officer, a psychological counselor from the Office of Counseling Services, the Dean of Advising and Mentoring, a faculty member with clinical expertise or a staff member with clinical expertise and an academic appointment, and the Title IX Coordinator (as needed).
Membership
| Name | Role | Representation | Voting | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kira Gatewood | Chair | AVP/Dean of Students | Yes | N/A |
| Branston Harris | Member | Assistant Dean of Students | Yes | N/A |
| Hope Pacheco | Member | Assistant Dean of Students, Student Advocacy, & Assistance | Yes | N/A |
| Casey Davis | Member | Executive Director, Public Safety and Chief of Police | Yes | N/A |
| Cynthia Vargas | Member | Director, Emergency Management | Yes | N/A |
| Kristin Anderson | Member | Faculty Member | Yes | N/A |
| Isidro Grau | Member | Academic Support Center | Yes | N/A |
| Lauri Ruiz | Member | Title IX/Equal Opportunity Officer | Yes | N/A |
| Hope Pamplin | Member | Director, Disability Services | Yes | N/A |
| Timothy Coulter | Member | Psychological Counselor | Yes | N/A |