Behavioral Consultation Team

The University of Minnesota's Twin Cities Behavioral Consultation Team (BCT) provides a coordinated response to incidents arising from students who may represent a threat of harm to themselves or others. Membership includes staff from several departments across the University with expertise in student affairs, college student development, DEIJ, wellness, student conduct, law, and campus safety. The team operates within FERPA requirements.

There is an escalation of care to support students, as well as faculty and staff that are interacting with students of concern. This level of care is designed to provide support as behavior escalates. 

Care Team vs. Behavioral Consultation Team

Care Team is the central repository for instructor and staff concerns related to student health, safety and concerning behaviors. Care Team is responsible for reviewing and triaging incoming referrals, gathering information, consulting with reporting parties, and engaging campus partners with a goal of determining interventions to support student wellbeing. Care Team is supported by campus student support professionals, and meets weekly with smaller groups to review and discuss student cases. Monthly meetings convene the University Care Team (UCT) to review statistics and trends. 

Conveners: Care & Student Advocate Services

Core BCT Membership:

• Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
• Boynton Mental Health
• Care and Student Advocate Services
• Disability Resource Center
• Education Abroad Mental Health
• Housing and Residential Life
• International Student and Scholar Services 
• Office for Community Standards
• Office of the General Counsel (advisory only)
• Student Counseling Service
• University of Minnesota Police Department

Meeting frequency: Weekly on Tuesday during the academic year

Reporting Line: Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students up to the Vice President for Student Affairs.