Bias Support & Education Team
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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The Bias Support & Education Team (BSET) shares the University's commitment to a culturally diverse and inclusive climate that fosters intellectual and academic freedom, the free expression and exchange of all ideas, and the well-being of its students, faculty, staff and visitors.
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Therefore, the BSET exists to address forms of bias through consistent campus climate monitoring and proactive education. We envision an atmosphere of belonging through humility, respect, and thoughtful expression in all interactions.
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Our Protocol
Through the online Bias Incident Report Form, the Bias Support & Education Team (BSET) provides support to those affected by bias incidents related to a person’s actual or perceived identity, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, and religious affiliation. In addition, the team develops educational training and programs aimed at preventing future bias incidents.
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What We Do:
- Assist impacted parties in connecting with support services
- Facilitate proactive and ongoing, educational training and programming about the impact of bias
- Raise awareness and empower bystanders to promote a culture of humility & respect
- Inform administration and recommend best practices in terms of policy and action, based on trends and findings
What We DON'T Do:
- Infringe on First Amendment Rights
- Limit academic freedom
- Impose disciplinary sanctions or other forms of punishment
- Conduct investigations (Please note: The Office of Civil Rights and Compliance receives, reviews, and directs all incident reports to the the appropriate office while upholding confidentiality. Reports may be routed to one or more of the following university entities: Human Resources, Affirmative Action, Title IX, University Police, or Student Life.)