Student Behavior Assessment Team
Simpson University takes seriously its responsibility as a Christ-centered community to care for its students. Our hope for students is that they will be healthy in mind, body and spirit. One way we can contribute to student success is to provide assistance to the student about whom there is a concern.
The Student Behavior Assessment Team – a partnership between Academics, Enrollment Management, and Student Development – is a safe place to report concerns you have about a student who may pose a threat to the well-being of others or himself/herself, or be in need of encouragement and counsel.
When should I contact the Student Behavior Assessment Team?
If a student behaves in a way that poses a safety concern to any aspect of the Simpson University community, that behavior should be reported and a referral made to the committee immediately. Examples include:
- Threats of violence
- Talk and/or threats of suicide
- Other dangerous behaviors or threats
Other examples of concerning behavior could include when a student is depressed, not eating or socializing in a way they once did, when a student has lost a loved one, is dealing with extraordinary stresses from home, or is doing poorly in their studies.
What not to report
The Student Behavior Assessment Team is not for reporting suspected behavioral misconduct. Examples and protocols for dealing with student misconduct can be found in the Simpson University Student Handbook. In these instances, use the Matthew 18:15 process as a guiding principle as found in the Student Handbook. The Student Behavior Assessment Team is primarily for reporting matters where there is concern that the physical safety or mental well-being of students may be in jeopardy and professional help may be needed.
If an immediate threat is at hand (bomb threat, shooter on campus, etc.), please contact Campus Safety or call 911 immediately. Suspicious persons on campus or other campus safety concerns should also be reported immediately to Campus Safety. You may file a suspicious person or activity report by contacting Campus Safety at (530) 941-7592 (x2911 from on campus).
What if I am wrong about the person?
You are reporting a concern and making a referral based on a behavior you have observed (e.g., verbal exchange, action, etc.), not making a determination. By reporting and making a referral to the appropriate campus representatives, a determination can be made and potential problems, concerns or tragedies may be averted. If you are comfortable doing so, tell the student that you are concerned and ask if he/she is ok. In many cases students will indicate that they could use some help and you will be able to refer them to the Counseling Center.
To make a behavioral observation report, use the incident report form located below (click on "Make a Report").
Make a Report
Student Behavior Assessment Team Members
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| Travis Osborne Director of Student Spiritual Formation |
Joe Slavens Director of Student Life |
Mike Schill Director, Simpson University Community Counseling Center |
Beth Kurtz Academic Success Center Coordinator |
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| Julie Eddards Director of Retention and Student Success |
