Bias Incident Reporting
Bias Brochure - PDF available for download In response to student concerns about the University’s past response to bias and hate motivated incidents, the Office of Student Life worked with students and staff to identify ways to improve the reporting of such incidents. Creating an improved reporting mechanism and developing an advocate program are the first steps in maintaining a respectful environment free from all forms of harassment, hostility, and violence. Santa Clara defines a bias incident as a speech, act, or harassing action that targets, threatens, or attacks an individual or group because of their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sex, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation. The University needs you to report incidents of bias and hate motivated behavior on campus in order to respond appropriately. For data collection purposes, you are encouraged to report all incidents, including graffiti, defaced posters or property, and verbal and physical attacks. 1. Ethicspoint, a confidential reporting system is now available that allows legitimate reporting of suspicious behavior, misconduct, or situations of concern for students including but not limited to bias and hate motivated incidents. Please review the website (www.ethicspoint.com) for more details. 2. Campus Advocates for Bias Incidents are faculty and staff trained to support students who have experienced bias motivated behavior. Advocates help students to access campus resources, and offer support and information to students. Contact an Advocate by sending an email to advocate4me@scu.edu or by contacting Lester Deanes, Assistant Dean for Student Life at ldeanes@scu.edu or by phone at 408-554-4583.
|
