Our values
The PIVOT Team speaks to adaptability and change. It conveys the idea of a team ready to help students or the community navigate challenges and shift directions when needed, always supporting them toward wellness and success. The team ensures that all students, particularly those facing behavioral, emotional, or academic challenges, have access to the support and resources necessary to succeed in the campus community. This team is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive campus environment while promoting prevention, education, and continuous improvement to ensure all students can succeed and thrive.
The PIVOT team mission
The mission is to provide a caring program of identification, intervention, and response while balancing the needs of the individual with those of the community through a holistic and collaborative approach.
Who we serve
The PIVOT team focuses solely on Barstow Community College supporting community college students.
The PIVOT team does not focus on the general public or BCC employees.
Who are the members of the PIVOT team?
The PIVOT core team consists of the Vice President of Student Services, Dean of Counseling and Student Success, Mental Health Counselor, and the Director of Student Life and Conduct. The PIVOT core team will invite other campus members to join us depending on the type of case, referral, or incident we are sensitively working through as a group.
To make a referral please use this PIVOT Form,
If this is an emergency, please call 911. If you are concerned about a student and would like to consult with a member of the PIVOT Team, please submit a referral form via the button, which will be routed to the team for review and response.
