Who is a Person of Concern?
It’s crucial to report your observations to the appropriate authorities or support services for further evaluation and assistance.
What is a person of concern?
A person of concern can be a member of any UM constituency (faculty, staff or student) dealing with an emotional, psychological or physical crisis that may interfere with his or her ability to continue attending classes or working at the University of Mississippi.
Situations individuals face that may be cause for concern include:
- Ongoing alcohol and/or drug use
- Financial hardship
- Hospitalization for physical or mental health reasons
- Injury or accident affecting physical and/or mental ability to do course work
- Potential threat to themselves or others
Signs of a person of concern may include but are not limited to:
- Physical health issues
- Current or emerging mental health issues
- Challenges with academic schedule
- Social adjustment
- Family matters
- Policy violations
Get to know the Behavioral Intervention Team
The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) at the University of Mississippi addresses student behaviors that disrupt the university's functions and are not handled by other campus agencies. It provides recommendations to university leadership regarding a student's ability to remain at the university and helps develop policies for managing such situations.
Brent Marsh
- Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students
Dani Ambrose
- Registrar
Bree Gates
- Associate Director of Student Housing for Residential Experience
Kate Forster
- Directory Advocacy
Mandi Bloodworth
- Case Manager II Respondent Services
Abbie Austin
- Case Manager
Tracy Murry
- Director, Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct
Juawice McCormick
- Director of University Counseling Center
Daniel Sanford
- Director University Police/Campus Safety
Lindy Brown
- Associate General Counsel
Marissa Watson
- Interim Title IX Coordinator