Supportive Intervention Team (SIT)

Jenniffel Ramirez

Chairperson

SIT is the college's behavioral threat assessment team.
​Purpose             

SIT conducts behavioral threat assessments for persons who might pose a safety risk to themselves or others. SIT is a collaboration among key College departments and engages the College’s resources to:                                                                     

  • Investigate concerning behavior and assess the level of threat
  • Develop and implement an intervention plan for the safety of all
  • Identify sources of support for the person of concern
  • Provide ongoing support and monitoring

Reporting a Student or Employee of Concern

In an emergency:  CONTACT SECURITY IMMEDIATELY by pressing the  Blue Light on any of the security phones located throughout the building or by calling (312) 850-7168. Threats toward others and suicidal threats and/or gestures always constitute an emergency.                                                                   
                                                                      
In a non-emergency:  Notify SIT using the online Person of Concern Report Form. Submit the form as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after learning of the concerning situation. DO NOT USE THIS FORM TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY.                                                                    
                                                                      

Other helpful resources

Consultation for faculty and staff for referring a distressed person to the Wellness Center.                                                                                                  
                                      

SIT Members
                                David Sander​s                                       
                                 President                                         
  
                Luke Daly                     
       Associate Dean, Adult Education                               
      Nhemya Ward          
          Dean, Health Career Program                
  
      Tammy Scott-Brand                              
     Dean, Nursing​                               
Edward Kodatt
                         Director, Safety & Security​                      
  
      Brian Hall                            
Dean, Student Services                 
                    Glasetta Barksdale                        
                 Associate Dean, Instruction                       
  
Barbara Meschino                
Interim Associate Dean, Health Sciences​              
       Tracy Bibbs                    
         Clinical Counselor, Wellness Center 
 
  
                     Brett Cohen
Campus Coordinator, Project S.A.F.E
                         
              Sparkle Mathis                             
Senior Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources         
  
Patricia Cuevas                    
Associate Dean, Student Development              
                
 
  
     

                         
                  

 

To Whom Do I Report My Concerns?

Become informed about these categories of behavior to know when to report to SIT and to determine the priority order for reporting/referring a person of concern to other College resources:                                                                  

•Distressed:  The behavior causes concern solely for the student’s well-being.                                                                       

•Disturbed: The behavior may be highly inappropriate, irrational, or delusional and makes others uncomfortable.                                                                        

•Disruptive: The behavior interrupts the classroom or work environment and represents an escalation of distress and/or inner disturbance.                                                                   

•Dangerous:  The behavior threatens the safety and well-being of others.                                                                   
Keep in mind that the 4 Ds merely provide guidelines for where to go with your concerns, and many situations will not cleanly fit into a distinct category. If you need further guidance, contact the SIT Chair, the Dean of Student Services, the HR Director, or the Wellness Center Manager.                                                                  
                                                                   

Definitions of the 4Ds:

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Examples of Each of the 4Ds:

                                                              

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Flow Chart for Handling of Submitted Person of Concern Report Form                                                                      

                                                              

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