Residence Life Procedures: Hate/bias incidents

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Hate/bias incidents

Residence Life and UW-La Crosse view hate incidents and all manifestations of prejudice and intolerance as contradictory to our mission as a University and a community, and as a threat to each individual's right to a safe living and learning environment. Any non-criminal act motivated, in whole or in part, by the victim's actual or perceived race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability is considered a hate incident. Residence Life, in conjunction with campus partners, will intervene in all such incidents.

In order to prevent hate/bias incidents from creating a hostile environment for any individual or group on campus and interfering with UW-La Crosse’s educational mission, we believe the University and all people of conscience within the campus community must raise their voices in opposition to messages of hate and intolerance, and in support of inclusiveness for all. If students experience or witness a hate incident, please notify a Residence Life staff member immediately and complete a Hate Incident Report Form through the Campus Climate Office. To learn more about the response to hate/bias incident reports, visit the Campus Climate website.