Bias Incident Response Team

Relevant Excerpt

The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) is responsible for providing a comprehensive approach to addressing incidents of bias that challenge the University’s mission, core values, civility policies, policies against discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation, and efforts toward improving campus climate.

Charge

1. To promote a safe and welcoming climate that is open to all;
2. To provide care, support, resources, and education to individuals or groups who are the targets of bias incident and/or hate crimes and to the campus community concerning the resulting impact;
3. To funnel reported incidents to the appropriate office for investigation and/or discipline;
4. To recommend appropriate programs that are both preventative and responsive to bias incidents and hate crimes;
5. To document and monitor reported incidents of bias and hate.