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Threat Assessment Team

icon-warning Observe or experience something you need to report? Submit a report now!

Mission of the Threat Assessment Team

Mountain Gateway Community College is concerned about the safety, health and well-being of students, faculty and staff. There are tools in place meant to address issues regarding potential threats and activities disruptive to the mission of the College.

The College has a Threat Assessment Team (TAT) that meets to address referrals on individuals who may be acting in ways that signal the potential for harm to themselves or to others. The TAT is charged with addressing all reported behavioral or mental health incidents which occur on campus, the Rockbridge Regional Center, classes/training at an off-site location or on an electronic site, including e-mail, blogs, and Canvas postings.

Anyone may make a referral and a process is in place for handling each case in a proper, prompt and professional manner, respecting the rights and privacy of all parties involved. Questions regarding the TAT may be addressed to the Director of Student Services at 540/863-2925.

Frequently Asked Questions about TAT Referrals

What type of behavior warrants a referral?

Any self-injurious behavior, suicidal ideation, erratic behaviors that disrupt teaching or College activities, or behaviors that might compromise safety should be referred. When in doubt, make the referral.

What do I do if I know an individual who may need to be referred to the TAT?

If you feel there is an immediate threat, dial 911.

To make a referral, go to the bottom of this page and click on “Submit and Incident Report”. You will be asked for basic information about the individual, how the TAT can contact you, and for a description of the incident or behaviors that prompted the referral.

Who can make a TAT referral?

Anyone who feels an individual associated with Mountain Gateway is a threat to himself/herself/ and/or the College community can make a referral. This includes students, faculty, staff and parents.

What happens after I make a referral?

The TAT members will take the information provided and make a decision regarding appropriate action.

How do I know if it is a TAT issue or it is more appropriately handled by another campus resource?

You do not have to make this determination. If another campus resource is more appropriate, the TAT will refer the student and handle the transfer of information.

Threat Assessment Team

Angela Graham
VP of Financial & Administrative Services
Backels Hall Room 148
540-863-2806

April Tolley
Human Resources Director/Title IX Coordinator
Backels Hall Room 147
540-863-2808

Dr. Matthew McGraw
Associate VP of Institutional Effectiveness & Academic Services/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Convocation Ctr (Armory) Room 644
540-863-2866

Kristy Casstevens
A-Center Director
Scott Hall Room 343
540-863-2860

Nova Wright
Library Director
Scott Hall Library Room 326
540-863-2868

Suzanne Ostling
Director of Student Services
Backels Hall Room 124
540-863-2826

John Bolling
ADJ Program Head
jbolling@mgcc.edu

Dr. Catherine Hiler
Nursing Program Head
Backels Hall Room 209
540-863-2802

 

Outside Contact Information

Virginia Department of Health

1-800-732-8333

Virginia Department of Education
Office of Student Services

1-804-225-2818

Virginia Department of Education
Safe and Drug-Free Schools Coordinator

1-804-225-2871

Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services

1-804-786-9143

Report an Incident

Use the following form to report an incident that you have observed or experienced on campus

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This initiative is 100% supported by a federal U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) award made to Dabney S. Lancaster Community College by the pass-through entity, Virginia Community College System. The total program cost for this initiative is $47,000.