Dean of Students: Bias Incident Reporting
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Relevant Excerpt
Bias incidents are acts motivated by bigotry and/or hate based on the victim’s actual or perceived race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion or disability. ...
Bias or hate-motivated speech may be illegal such as harassment, threats, or disruptive speech. However, some bias or hate-motivated speech may be constitutionally protected and thus not subject to university disciplinary action or formal investigation.
Please note that this definition is used for reporting and statistical purposes only and carries no independent punitive weight or authority.