Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Teams: What They Are and How They Can Serve your Institution
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Event Details
The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) invites you to a special virtual event, “Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Teams: What They Are and How They Can Serve your Institution,” which is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 12-1 p.m. ET via Zoom. This FREE session will feature Dr. Grant Azdell, who is a crisis management and emergency planning expert, as well as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia.
Participants will learn what a BAIT (Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Team) does and how it can help institutions deal with troublesome behavior from students or employees. You will also discover how establishing a BAIT can prevent violence by intervening in situations before they escalate.
Additionally, attendees will:
- Hear how to use algorithms to determine the threat assessment level behind certain behaviors
- Coordinate care teams to reach out to students who could be off-track and in need of assistance
- Increase retention and address problems before they get out of hand
- Learn how to establish a BAIT on your campus and who should be part of your group of professionals
Drawing from his extensive experience in both higher education and emergency management, Dr. Azdell offers valuable insights into this proactive approach to balancing the needs of the student who may be in crisis with the overall safety of your campus community.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 12-1 p.m. ET
Where: SOCHE Zoom platform (link sent at registration)
Cost: FREE for all participants
Questions? Contact Mindy Claggett at SOCHE
About the Presenter
Grant L. Azdell, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, Randolph-Macon College
Principal Partner, Azdell-Morgan Organizational Management Solutions
Dr. Grant L. Azdell currently serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, and is a Professor at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. As the Senior Student Affairs Officer (SSAO), he serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet. He also previously served on the President’s Cabinet at the University of Lynchburg as Associate Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Religious Life. Dr. Azdell has provided more than twenty years of leadership in the areas of assessment, strategic planning, budgeting, retention, fundraising and higher education law. He has also managed multi-million-dollar budgets for several organizations, including two terms as Treasurer for Region III of NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators).
Dr. Azdell received his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Virginia, his M.Div. from Vanderbilt University and his B.A. in religious studies and political science from Lynchburg College.
Dr. Azdell has published three books on Behavioral Assessment Teams, Title IX training and Campus Liability/Risk Management. He has also published several articles, spoken at national meetings, provided consultant services and led webinars on a variety of topics related to higher education. He has served both public and private institutions in Tennessee, Indiana, North Carolina and Virginia. With a background in Emergency Management, Dr. Azdell is frequently called upon as a subject expert in crisis management and emergency planning. He currently teaches classes in emergency management, leadership, education and pre-hospital emergency care and started EMT programs at two of the schools that he has served. He is the Principal Partner of Azdell-Morgan Organizational Management Solutions, a firm that specializes in campus safety and security assessments.
Dr. Azdell seeks to exemplify for students the importance of service and community engagement by serving on the boards of the following community organizations: Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, Ashland Police Department Chief’s Advisory Board, Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad, and the Lynchburg Life Saving Crew.
