Behavioral Consultation and Assessment Team (BCAT)

Addressing Behaviors of Concern

FGCU recognizes that emotional, physical, and/or psychological distress may impact the learning and functioning of students attending our institution. The Behavioral Consultation and Assessment Team (BCAT) is an interdisciplinary team of university professionals which identifies students in distress and/or who may pose a potential threat to themselves or others on campus. 

BCAT collaborates to address student behavior based on concerns reported to the team. Depending on the situation, additional personnel with specific areas of specialization or responsibility may assist. The team discusses support and safety interventions which provide the student with the greatest chance of success and the community the greatest level of protection.

Report a General Student Concern

BCAT Members

DEPARTMENT NAME Phone

Student Success & Enrollment Management

Dr. Jennifer Hammat 

239-590-1786

Dean of Students Office

Dr. Suzy Jones 

239-590-7900

Student Care Services

Josh Ward

239-590-7848

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Dr. Allison Jedinak

239-745-4523

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) / Academic Affairs

Ariella VanHara

239-745-4622

Housing & Residence Life

Dr. Natalie Reckard

239-590-1700

University Police

Chief Craig Kowalski

239-590-1900

University Police

Lieutenant Terry Targia (Proxy)

239-590-1900

Office of Institutional Ethics & Compliance

Dr. Emily Nanna (Proxy)

239-745-4420

General Counsel

David Greenbaum (Proxy)

239-590-1554

Adaptive Services

Cori Bright-Kerrigan (Proxy)

239-590-7941

Threat Assessment & Management Team

FGCU cultivates a secure community within a supportive and accessible living, learning and working environment. It is standard practice on university campuses to promote safety through a Threat Assessment & Management Team (TAM) empowered to investigate, assess and manage risks of violence by any troubled community member. The TAM team performs these responsibilities in cooperation with other university personnel, committees and departments.

Report a Concern to TAM