When a bias incident is reported through our online system, the Director of Belonging Education and Support (BES) reviews it to determine if it meets the definition of bias. If it does and a crime is reported, the case will be shared with University Police. If no crime is involved, the BES Director will reach out to the concerned individual within 3-4 business days to offer support and guidance. Not all incidents may fall under BES’s purview, but we are committed to supporting individuals by referring cases to the appropriate campus partners, such as the Office for Equal Opportunity, Facilities Management, or Campus Police. Since no two incidents are the same, each case is handled with care and reviewed on an individual basis to provide tailored recommendations after an initial information-gathering meeting. The enhanced coordination between our campus support offices ensures that every report receives a timely, streamlined response.

Bias Reporting User Experience Map

Acts of Bias Flowchart PDF

Text Version of Acts of BIAS Flowchart

Acts of BIAS Flowchart

Step 1: Bias Report Filed Online

Step 2: Director of Belonging Education and Support (BES) reviews report

Does the report meet the definition of bias?

• If yes:
  • Is there a crime reported?
    • If yes: The report will be shared with the University Police.
    • If not: the BES Director will follow up with the concerned individual within 24-48 hours to provide support.

• If not: BES director will refer the report to the appropriate campus partner. We have enhanced the coordination and integration of our campus support resources, such as the Office for Equal Opportunity (OEO), Facilities Management, and Campus Police within the BRT processes. This ensures that reports are directed to the most appropriate office, providing a more streamlined, timely, and effective response.

Step 3: BES Director provides recommendations after the initial information-gathering meeting.

Bias Reporting Tool

Bias Reporting Tool