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Frequently Asked Questions
How the BCT works
How does the BCT work?
- The Care Team receives and reviews the referral and escalates it to the BCT when appropriate.
- BCT will assist in collecting additional information, assessing risk to self or others, and engage cross-campus consultation to handle the situation.
- The team uses the NABITA risk rubric to ensure a thorough and unbiased assessment. Interventions are intended to provide individualized support to de-escalate student distress.
- For immediate concerns outside these hours, University Police can be contacted via 911 or (612) 624-COPS.
What is the difference between BCT & Care 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.
Who makes up the BCT? (Core Membership)
Core Membership
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.