Dean of Students: Behavioral Assessment Team (BAT)
The Behavioral Assessment Team is charged with assessment of and intervention with students whose behavior may present a threat to themselves or the safety of the university community. The BAT is a standing committee chaired by the Dean of Students, and including members from the Counseling Center, the Health Center, the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices, Public Safety, Residence Life, Disability Services, and Academic Programs, and representatives from other university offices on an as needed basis.
The BAT is responsible for assessing student behavior and making recommendations to the administration on the most appropriate intervention to respond to students whose behavior may present a threat to themselves or the safety of the university community.
BAT Brochure - Faculty & Staff
BAT Brochure - Students
Contact Information for Student-Related Concerns
Phone: 540-568-6468
Fax: 540-568-6538
Email:
Dr. Josh Bacon, Dean of Students: baconjj@jmu.edu
Gloria Mast, Associate Dean of Students: mastgm@jmu.edu
Ashley K. Stovall, Assistant Dean of Students: stovalak@jmu.edu
Office Location: Student Success Center, Suite 3010
Contact Information for Staff-Related Concerns
Phone: 540-568-8090
Email:
Chuck Flick, Director of Human Resources: flickco@jmu.edu
Resources:
Here 2 Help Resources: http://www.jmu.edu/cfi/_files/h2h-resource-list.pdf
Helping a Distressed student: https://www.jmu.edu/counselingctr/resources/helping-a-student-in-distress.shtml
Coping with Disruptive Students in the Classroom: https://www.jmu.edu/counselingctr/audience-resources/faculty-staff/disruptive.shtml
Academic Affairs Policy #12, Disruption of Class: http://www.jmu.edu/academic-affairs/_documents/policies/aapolicy-12.pdf)
JMU Policy 1115: Violence Prevention: https://www.jmu.edu/JMUpolicy/policies/1115.shtml
