Office of Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights: Hate/Bias
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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UWM is committed to creating and supporting a campus climate that is respectful and supportive of all who study, live, work or participate in activities or events within our campus community.
Members of the UWM community who have been subjected to, or who have witnessed, an incident or bias or hate are encouraged to submit a hate/bias incident report to EOCR. The purpose of this reporting system is to provide support and resources to those impacted by these incidents.
What is a hate/bias incident?
- UWM defines a hate- or bias-motivated incident as any type of disruptive conduct–oral, written, graphic, or physical–that is directed against an individual, or group of individuals, because of their actual or perceived protected characteristics.
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What kinds of incidents can be reported?
Examples of conduct that can be reported include, but are not limited to:
- Physical intimidation, or assault;
- Verbal or written slurs or epithets;
- Degrading language;
- Graffiti or vandalism;
- And microaggressions.
If you are in doubt, please submit a report and we will ensure that the report is directed to the appropriate office for review.