Behaviors of concern

Behaviors of Concern

Student of Concern/BCAT Team

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has established the Behavioral Consultation and Assessment Team (BCAT) an interdisciplinary team to help identify students in distress and/or who may pose a potential threat to campus. FGCU recognizes that students in mental, physical, and/or psychological distress may impact their learning and/or functioning while attending our institution.

The team has a collaborative process to assess concerning behavior based on those concerns reported to the team. Depending on the situation, additional personnel with specific areas of specialization or responsibility may be called upon to assist the team. This team will discuss support and safety interventions, which will provide the student with the greatest chance of success and our community the greatest level of protection.

Report a General Student Concern

BCAT Team

DEPARTMENT NAME Phone

Academic Affairs

Dr. Leigh Taylor

239-590-7826

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Dr. Jon Brunner

239-590-7950

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Dr. Brian Bakalar

239-590-7950

Campus Life, Dean of Students

Dr. Christopher Blakely

239-590-7991

General Counsel

Lisa Jones, Esq

239-590-1101

Housing & Residence Life

Dr. Natalie Reckard

239-590-1700

Housing & Residence Life

Zachary Bevis

239-590-1773

Student Success & Enrollment Management

Dr. Jennifer Hammat 

239-590-1786

University Police

Chief Craig Kowalski

239-590-1900

University Police

Interim Lieutenant Terry Targia

239-590-1900

Clery Compliance Office (UPD)

Diania Tsenekos

239-590-1900

Office of Equity & Compliance Emily Nanna 239-745-4420
Adaptive Services Cori Bright-Kerrigan 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 (TAMT) empowered to investigate, assess and manage risks of violence by any troubled community member. The TAMT performs these responsibilities in cooperation with other university personnel, committees and departments.

Report a Concern to TAM