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Department: The university’s bias reporting system can be found in the Student Affairs, Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Campus Ministry Offices. 

Oversight: The Bias Reporting Team responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Reporting: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Notes: Reports of bias can be made directly to the Georgetown University Police Department. 

Department: The university’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Reporting: The Bias Incident Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Department: Texas State University’s BRT can be found in the Institutional Inclusive Excellence under the Division of University Administration.

Oversight: The Bias Response Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus. Members of the team include the Chief Diversity Officer and a member of the University Police.

Report: The Bring it Up Bobcats! Aka Bias Incident Reporting can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol 

Resources: There are no additional resources. 

Notes: Texas State University’s Bias Response Team was established in 2019.

Department: UW Stout’s form of a BRT is under Student Services.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Team. Members of the BIRT include the Chief of Police, DEI Chair, Assistant Dean, and other members.

Report: The Incident Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for a report received by the BIRT can be found by clicking “Bias Incident Response Protocol.” 

Resources: UW Stout’s BIRT 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 annual reports can be found by clicking “2019-2020 Bias Incident Annual Report” and “2020-2021 Bias Incident Annual Report” respectively.

Department: UW Stevens Point form of a BRT is under the Dean of Students.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints from all three campuses, Marshfield, Stevens Point, and Wausau, are submitted to be reviewed by the Hate/Bias Response Team.

Reporting: The Bias Incident Reporting form can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for a report received by the HBRT can be found under the “Process Description”

Resources: Additional resources from the university including “First Amendment Considerations” and “Incident Reports” since 2019 are included in the HBRT webpage here. 

Notes: In the reporting form, the university allows students to report “bias or hate crimes occurring on or off campus” therefore expanding the university’s jurisdiction.

Department: The University of Wisconsin, Platteville’s bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office. 

Oversight: The University Bias Incident Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Department: The University of Wisconsin, Madison’s bias reporting system can be found in the Student Affairs Dean of Students Office. 

Oversight: The Bias Response Advisory Board reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: The University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire’s bias reporting system can be found in the Division of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Student Affairs Office.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Reporting Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias/Hate Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: The Annual Bias Incident Report 2019-2020 can be found here. 

Notes: The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s BIRT explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political affiliation.”

Department: St. Norbert College’s form of a BRT is under Diversity Affairs which is the DEI department at St. Norbert. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Group. Members of the BIRG include the Title IX Coordinator and other members of staff and faculty.

Report: The Share A Concern form can be found here.

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university.

Resources: The 2020-2021 BIRG report can be found here.

Department: MIAD’s form of a BRT is under the Inclusivity and Diversity department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Team.

Report: The link to “Submit A Bias Incident Report” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the reports can be found under “Frequently Asked Questions.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: LU’s form of a BRT is under their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team. Members of the BRT include the Vice President of DEI, Dean of Students, and other members of staff and faculty. 

Report: The link to “Report Bias Incidents” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the reports can be found here. 

Resources: A compilation of statistics from past Bias Incident Report can be found here. 

Department: BC’s form of a BRT is under the Office of the Dean of Students.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Response Team. Members of the RT include the Dean of Students, the Director of Security, and other members of staff and faculty. 

Report: The link to “Beloit College Hate Acts and Bias Incident Online Reporting Form” requires permission. The link to the landing page is here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the reports can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: WC’s form of a BRT is under Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team. Members include someone from the office of the Dean of Students and other staff and faculty.

Report: The “Community Request for Assistance” form can be found here.

Protocol: An initial protocol is provided here, but the full process is not disclosed.

Resources: Unknown

Department: The University of Washington’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, Office of Student Life, and the president’s Race & Equity Initiative. 

Oversight: The Bias Incident Advisory Committee reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Incident Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: The Department of Psychology has its own bias reporting system.

Department: UPS’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Puget Sound.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias-Hate Education Response Team. Members include DEI, Residence Life, and other staff and faculty. The Director of Security Services is on the BRT. 

Report: There are multiple reporting avenues that can be found here.

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university.

Resources: Unknown

Department: SU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Prevention and Climate Care Working Group. Members include staff from DEI, the Executive Director of Public Safety and Transportation, Dean of Students, and other staff and faculty.

Report: University credentials are required. 

Protocol: University credentials are required. 

Resources: University credentials are required. 

Notes: Seattle University’s Bias Prevention and Climate Care Working Group explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political orientation.” 

Department: SMU’s form of a BRT is under their Diversity department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Impact Response Team. 

Report: The “Bias Impact Response Team Report” can be found here.

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university.

Resources: Unknown

Department: PLU’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Team. 

Report: The “Bias Incident Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: Protocol for the BIRT can be found under the “What Happens to the Bias Incident Response Form?” 

Resources: Unknown

Department: GU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Assessment and Support Team. Members include staff from DEI, Student Conduct, and other staff and faculty. 

Report: The “Bias Incident Report Form” can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the BIAS Team can be found under the “What Happens Now?”

Resources: The 2019-2020 Summary of Bias Incident Reports can be found here.

Notes: In the Gonzaga Bias Incident Report Form, someone can be reported for being a bystander of an event.

Department: Evergreen State College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Student Affairs Office. 

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Report and Incident Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: Evergreen State College provides students with a Free Speech Guide.

Department: UR’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Resource Team. Members include the Captain of the University of Richmond Police Department, the Associate Vice President of Public Safety, and staff from DEI

Report: The “Bias Activity Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found under the “What to expect after submitting a report.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: SU’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Education and Support Team. Members include various staff and faculty as “selected by the Provost,  Vice-President of Student Affairs, Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards and Director of Human Resources annually.”

Report: The “Bias and Discrimination Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BEST can be found under the“Informal and Formal Resolution” section.

Resources: Unknown

Department: George Mason University’s bias reporting system can be found in Mason’s Climate.  

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: The George Mason University’s BIRT explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political affiliation.” Additional resources from the university can be found here under “What is the composition of Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT)?” 

Department: EMU’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team. Members include staff from the Dean of Students Office, Title IX Office, and other staff and faculty. 

Report: There are multiple ways to report which are listed under “Campus reporting options.” 

• To access information about reporting search “Bias Response Team” in the search bar. 

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university. 

Resources: Unknown

Notes: Eastern Mennonite University’s BRT explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political ideas.”

Department: The University of Vermont’s bias reporting system can be found in the Vice Provost and Dean of Students Office.

Oversight: The University has a Bias Response Program that includes a Bias Response Team, Council, and Team of Advisors. 

Report: The Bias, Discrimination, & Harassment Incident Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: The University of Vermont acknowledges and specifies that microaggressions are usually protected by the First Amendment.

Department: MC’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Community Bias Response Team. Members include staff from the Title IX office and DEI and other staff and faculty. 

Report: The “Bias Incident Report” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the CBRT can be found under the “CRBT Process” and “CBRT Response Options.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: CC’s form of a BRT under the Student Affairs, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team.

Report: The “Bias Incident Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found under the “Bias Response Process”

Resources: Unknown

Department: WC’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Education and Support Team. Members include staff from DEI and other staff and faculty.

Report: The “Bias Report Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The full protocol for the BEST can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the college can be found here.

Notes: Westminster College’s BEST explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political affiliation.”

Department: Utah Valley University’s bias reporting system can be found in their Student Life Division.

Oversight: The Bias Education Support Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Education and Support Team Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: The University of Utah’s BRT is the Racist and Bias Incident Response Team and it was created in 2019 under the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Members of the RBIRT include staff and faculty from the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, University Police, Academic Affairs, and more.

Reporting: If the scenario is deemed to be an emergency by the victim, then the victim is told to report the incident to the unarmed campus security or the University of Utah Police Department. Students are able and encouraged to report “any act of intolerance” by calling or using their online reporting form. Anonymous reporting is an option.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol for the University of Utah’s RBIRT can be found here. The University of Utah provides a timeline of all reports including those in review, monitoring, ongoing, and resolved. If discipline is needed the RBIRT refers the student to the appropriate department and does not discipline itself.

Resources: Additional resources and directions for students can be found here.

Department: The Texas Women’s University bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Office.

Oversight: Members of the Campus Advocacy and Inclusion Team include faculty and staff from Student Life, Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach, and Multicultural Women’s & Gender Studies. 

Report: To Report Acts of Intolerance, login credentials are needed to access the reporting form. 

Protocol: Unknown

Resources: Unknown

Department: Texas Tech University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Risk Intervention & Safety Education Office.

Oversight: The Campus Inclusion Resource Team includes members from the Dean of Students, DEI, and Title IX.

Report: The Campus Inclusion Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: The 2020-2021 Incident Reports can be found here.

Department: TCU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Campus Community Response Team. 

Report: The “Report a Bias” form can be found here.

Protocol: A general protocol can be found under “What happens to my report?”

Resources: Unknown

Department: SMU’s form of a BRT is under the Division of Student Affairs.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Education and Response Team. 

Report: The “Bias Incident Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BERT can be found under “What happens when a report is submitted?”

Resources: Unknown

Department: BU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team.

Report: The brt@baylor.edu or a general anonymous report can be filed here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s BRT can be found in the Office of Equity and Diversity.

Oversight: The Bias Education and Referral Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: The University of Tennessee at Knoxville’s Bias Education and Referral Team explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political affiliation.” Their First Amendment Statement / Definitions of bias.

Department: UU’s form of a BRT is under the Campus Diversity and Inclusion. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Awareness, Support, and Education.

Report: The “Bias Incident Report” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BASE can be found here.

Department: LC’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Campus Environment Team.

Report: The “Bias Incident Reporting Form” can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the CET can be found underneath “What happens after I submit a report?” 

Resources: Unknown

Department: MMU’s form of a BRT is under the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Campus Climate Committee.

Report: To report incidents of bias to the CCC, students must email mmu-diversity@mtmary.edu.    

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university.

Resources: Unknown

Department: AU’s form of a BRT is under the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Education and Response Team. 

Report: This information is not disclosed by the university. 

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: WC’s form of a BRT is under Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Team.

Report: This information is not disclosed by the university.

Protocol: The protocol for the BIRT can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: PC’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Campus Climate Support Team. Members include staff from Campus Life, Title IX, DEI, and other staff and faculty.

Report: The “Bias Incident Report Form” can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the CCST can be found underneath “What happens after I report?”

Resources: Unknown

Department: FU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Team. Members include staff from DEI and Title IX and other staff and faculty.

Report: The “Bias Incident Report” can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the BIRT can be found underneath “What Happens When A Bias Incident Report is Submitted?”

Resources: Unknown

Department: The University of Rhode Island’s bias reporting system can be found in the Dean of Students Office.

Oversight: The Bias Resource Team is an “interdisciplinary group comprised of URI staff and faculty” that reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: RWU’s form of a BRT is under the Department of Student Life.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Teams. Members include the Director of Public Safety, Title IX Coordinator, Dean of Student Life, and other staff and faculty.

Report: The “Bias Incident Reporting Form” can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found here. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: Rhode Island College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Institutional Equity.

Oversight: The Bias Response Committee reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here. 

Protocol: Unknown

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: The Bias Incident Disclaimer can be found here. 

Department: BU’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Committee. Members include Title IX Coordinator and other staff and faculty.

Report: The “Bias Incident Report Form” requires credentials to access but there is also a 24-hour Bias Incident Hotline. Information for both can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the BIC can be found under “Incident Process.”

Resources: The Bias Incident Log from June 2020 to October 2021 can be found here.

Department: BU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Review Team. Members include staff from the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, Student Conduct, and other staff and faculty.

Report: To report a bias incident students must email reportbias@brown.edu. 

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found under the “Reporting Process.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: VU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Campus Climate Resource Network. 

Report: University credentials are required.

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: SC’s form of a BRT is under the Department of Public Safety.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team. Members include the Dean of Students, the Director of Public Safety, and other staff and faculty. 

Report: The “Bias Incident Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found under the “College Response Protocol for Bias Incidents.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: LC’s form of a BRT is under the Dean of Students office. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Support Team. Members include staff from the Dean of Students, Residence Life,  the Associate Director and Chief of Police, and other staff and faculty. 

Report: The “One Pard Universal Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BST can be found under “The Bias Support Team.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Student Conduct.

Oversight: The University Community Response Team includes the Chief of Police, Dean of Students, and Chief Diversity Officer. 

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here in the dropdown “Responding to Incidents.” 

Resources: Unknown

Department: FMS’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Report Team. Members include staff from Title IX Coordinator and other staff and faculty.

Report: The “Bias Incident Response Form” can be found here. 

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university. 

Resources: Unknown

Notes: Some of the hyperlinks that redirect to the BIRT within the Franklin & Marshall do not work. 

Department: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office.

Oversight: The Inclusive Community Assessment Team “responds to reports of bias incidents and hate speech and addresses issues from an educational standpoint to cultivate inclusion, civility and mutual respect.”

Report: The Social Equity Complaint Form can be found here.

Protocol: Unknown

Resources: Unknown

Notes: Edinboro’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan can be found here.

Department: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania’s bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Office.

Oversight: The Community Restoration Team has the Chief of University Police and Safety on the team.

Report: The Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: Southern Oregon University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Equity Grievance and Title IX.

Oversight: The Equity Grievance Panel is a “group of specially trained SOU employees” that review reports submitted. 

Report: The SOU Cares Note Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: Clarion University of Pennsylvania’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs. 

Oversight: The Inclusive Community Assessment Team includes the Director of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity Education and other faculty members.

Report: The Inclusive Community Assessment Form can be found here. 

Protocol: Unknown

Resources: Unknown

Department: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania’s bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Responsibility Office.

Oversight: The Community Response Team assesses and investigates reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Anonymous Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “Disciplinary Procedures”.

Resources: Unknown

Notes: “The Office of Student Health & Wellness with Cheyney Campus & Public Safety conduct threat assessments and reaches out, as required, to local police, Pennsylvania State Police, and the FBI to determine whether there are credible threats of imminent harm.”

Department: BMU’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Team. Members include Title IX Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Officer, and other staff and faculty.

Report: The “Report a Bias Incident” form can be found here or the team can be emailed at ​​biasresponse@brynmawr.edu. 

Protocol: The protocol for the BIRT can be found under the “What Will the Bias Incident Response Team do?”

Resources: Unknown

Department: WU’s form of a BRT is under the Division of Student Affairs.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Core Bias Response Team. 

Report: The “Bias Report” form can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the CBRT can be found under the “Bias Incident Response Flow Chart” and under the “Responses and Follow Up”.

Resources: Unknown

Department: UP’s form of a BRT is under the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team.

Report: The “Online Survey Software” is the reporting form which can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found under the “What happens next?”

Resources: Unknown

Department: The University of Oregon’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of the Dean of Students.

Oversight: The Bias Education and Response Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.  

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Department: Portland State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Global Diversity and Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Review Team reviews reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “Procedures for Complaints Against Individuals.” 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: Portland State University’s Bias Review Team explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political affiliation.” 

Department: PUO’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team.

Report: There are multiple ways to report a bias report all of which can be found here. The “Community Incident Report” is the reporting form that can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found under the “What Happens After I Submit a Bias Incident Report?” 

Resources: Unknown

Notes: Pacific University Oregon’s BRT explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political affiliations/beliefs.” 

Department: Oregon State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Institutional Diversity.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: LCC’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Assessment and Response Team.  

Report: The “Report a Concern” form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: Lewis & Clark College’s BART explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “membership affiliation.” 

Department: Wright State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Division of Student Affairs.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team reviews reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Reporting System can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “Protocol.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: The Ohio State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Institutional Equity. 

Oversight: The Bias Assessment and Response Team Reporting “receives, monitors, refers, and as necessary, coordinates university responses to hate and bias-related incidents.”

Report: The Office of Institutional Equity Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: JCU’s form of a BRT is under the Department of Student Life.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team. Members include staff and faculty from DEI, Student Affairs, Dean of Students, Residence Life, Title IX Coordinator, and other staff and faculty. 

Report: The “JCU Bias Incident Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Notes: The bias report findings from 2014 to 2021 can be found here.

Department: CU’s form of a BRT is under the Dean of Students Office.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Team.

Report: There are multiple reporting options that can be found here.

Protocol: The university does not disclose this information.

Resources: An article was released in the official student newspaper detailing the role of the BIRTon campus.

Department: Cleveland State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Engagement. Credentials are required to access this site.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team addresses reports of bias incidents on campus.

Report: Email: birt@csuohio.edu Phone: 216.523.7200

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: CWRU’s form of a BRT is under the Division of Student Affairs.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Community Concerns Response Team. Members include staff from DEI, the Dean of Students, and other staff and faculty.

Report: There are multiple reporting options that can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the CCRS is under “The CCRS Response Team will:”

Resources: Unknown

Department: WFU’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Review Group and the Bias Steering Committee. Members include staff from Title IX, DEI, and other staff and faculty. The Chief of University Police is on the BSC.

Report: The “Bias Incident Report Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BRG can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: The University of North Carolina, Charlotte’s bias reporting system can be found in the Division of Student Affairs.

Oversight: The Bias Advisory Resource Team reviews and assesses reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias-Related Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Unknown

Notes: Emphasizes that BART is not a disciplinary body.

Department: The University of North Carolina, Asheville’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team reviews reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: North Carolina State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity.

Oversight: The Bias Impact Response Team reviews reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Impact Report Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: DU’s form of a BRT is under the Student Affairs Office.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Advisory Committee.

Report: The “Incident Referral Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BAC can be found under “What happens when a bias incident occurs?” 

Resources: Unknown

Department: EU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Inclusive Excellence Education & Development. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Impact Response and Education Team. Members include staff and faculty from the Dean of Students, Student Conduct, and other staff and faculty.

Report: The “Bias Incident Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: Possible response examples are provided here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: VC’s form of a BRT is under the Dean of the College.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Team. Members include the Director of Safety and Security, Student Conduct, and other staff and faculty.

Report: The “Report a Bias/Hate Incident” options can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found here. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: The SUNY Potsdam’s BRT can be found under their Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team includes members from DEI, Financial Aid, and other staff. 

Report: The Bias Related Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BIRT can be found under “Purpose and Protocol.”

Resources: Additional resources can be found here.

Department: The SUNY Oneonta’s BRT is under their Affirmative Action/Title IX Office. 

Oversight: The Bias Acts Response Team addresses all bias reports. 

Report: The Bias-Related Incident Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for after a report is filed can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: Responses to reports submitted to SUNY Oneonta’s BRT “may include investigation and adjudication, as appropriate, by University Police Department.”

Department: The SUNY Morrisville’s BRT is under its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity. 

Oversight: The Bias Acts Response Team addresses all bias reports.

Report: The Bias-Related Incident Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for after a report is filed can be found under “Procedures for the Bias Act Response Team.”

Resources: There are no additional resources to report. 

Notes: Responses to reports submitted to SUNY Morrisville’s BRT “may include investigation and adjudication, as appropriate, by New York State University Police at SUNY Morrisville (NYSUP).”

Department: The SUNY Geneseo’s BRT can be found under their Office of Diversity and Equity. 

Oversight: The Bias Prevention and Response Team addresses all bias reports.

Report: The Bias-Related Incident Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for after a report is filed can be found under “What happens after I report an incident?” 

Resources: There are no additional resources to report. 

Department: The SUNY Cortland’s BRT can be found under their Institutional Equity and Inclusion Office.

Oversight: There is not an official team title, but the reports go to the Chief Diversity Officer and the Affirmative Action Officer.

Report: The Bias Related Incident form can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for after a report is filed can be found under “What happens after I fill out this form?”

Resources: There are no additional resources to report.

Department: The SUNY Brockport’s BRT can be found under their Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Response Coordinating Team reviews all bias reports made to the team. 

Report: The Bias Related Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BRCT can be found under “Once I submit a bias related incident report, what happens next?”

Resources: There are no additional resources to report. 

Notes: The BRCT refers incidents to other departments for disciplinary action.

Department: SC’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Group.  

Report: University credentials are required.

Protocol: The protocol for the BRG can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: HC’s form of a BRT is under the Dean of Students.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Team. Members include staff from DEI, Title IX, the Director of Campus Security, and other staff and faculty. 

Report: The “Bias Incident Report Form” can be found here.

Protocol: A protocol for the BIRT is not provided, but there was a link to the general resolution process for Harassment.

Resources: Unknown

Department: CU’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Assessment and Review Team. Members include staff from the Dean of Students, a Lieutenant of the Cornell University Police, and other staff and faculty. 

Report: The “Report an Incident” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BART can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: CU”s form of a BRT is under the Office of University Life.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Resource Team.  

Report: The “General Concern Report” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BIRT can be found under “What happens when I submit a report?”

Resources: Unknown

Department: The College of New Jersey’s bias reporting system can be found in the Division of Inclusive Excellence. 

Oversight: The Bias Education and Support Team reviews reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here.  

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Bias Incident Statistics can be found here.

Department: Stockton University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Prevention Education and Review Team reviews and assesses reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Department: SHU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Education Support Team. 

Report: The options for reporting can be found under the “How Do I File a Bias Report?”

Protocol: The protocol for the BEST can be found under “Responding to Reports of Bias.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: Rutgers University, New Brunswick’s bias reporting system can be found in the Division of Student Affairs.

Oversight: The Bias Prevention and Education Committee responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.  

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: DC’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Student Affairs.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Achieving Community Together Response Team. 

Report: The “Achieving Community Together Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: Colby-Sawyer College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Team. The Director of Campus Security is on the BIRT. 

Report: University credentials required. 

Protocol: The protocol for the BIRT can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: NWU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Education Response Team. Members include staff from DEI and other staff and faculty. 

Report: To report incidents of bias, students email or call the BERT.

Protocol: The protocol for the BERT can be found under“What will we do?”

Resources: Unknown

Department: HC’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Diversity Team. Members include staff from Title IX and other staff and faculty.

Report: There are multiple reporting options here. 

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: DU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Student Life.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Doane Advocacy Response Team.

Report: The “Bias Report Form” can be found here.

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: CU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Education and Support Team. 

Report: The “Tell-Someone Discrimination” form can be found here. 

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university.

Resources: Unknown

Department: BU’s form of a BRT is under the ​​Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response and Support Team.

Report: The “Bias Incident Report” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BIRST can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: WJC’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Climate Assessment and Response Team.

Report: This information is not disclosed by the university.

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university.

Resources: Unknown

Department: WUSL’s form of a BRT under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Report and Support System team.

Report: The “BRSs Report Form” can be found here. 

Protocol: The protocol for the BRSs can be found under “After Your Report is Filed.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: The University of Missouri, Kansas City’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Equity and Title IX.

Oversight: The Bias Education and Support Team meets to review aggregate trends in perceived bias incidents. 

Report: The Expressions of Perceived Bias Reporting Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: The University of Missouri at Kansas City’s Bias Education and Support Team explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political affiliation.” They also have a Right to Free Expression Reporting Form that can be found here. More information about the University of Missouri’s campus-wide bias hotline can be found here.

Department: SLU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Incident Response Team. Members include staff from DEI, the Dean of Students, and other staff and faculty.

Report: The “Incident Report Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BIRT can be found underneath the “Response Protocol.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: Missouri State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Dean of Students Office.

Oversight: The Bias Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.  

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: The University of Mississippi’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement.

Oversight: The Bias Education and Response Team (BERT) responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Campus Climate Concern Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “General Complaint Procedures for Students.”

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: The University of Mississippi’s BERT explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political affiliation or intellectual perspective.”

Department: UST’s form of a BRT is under the Division of Student Affairs. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Dean of Students, Director of Public Safety, Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, the Chief Human Resources Officer, and the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. This information can be found under “Who Receives Reports of Bias Incidents?”

Report: The “Bias Incident Report” form can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the team of individuals can be found under “How Does St. Thomas Respond to Reports?” and “What Can I Expect After I Submit a Report?”

Resources: Unknown

Department: SOC’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team. Members include staff from Title IX, Dean of Students, DEI, and other staff and faculty. The Director of Public Safety is on the BRT. 

Report: The “Bias Incident Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found under “Information Session” and “Required Referral Obligations.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: Minnesota State University, Moorhead’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team is composed of faculty and staff from departments across campus. 

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Unknown

Notes: The Incident Report for Spring 2021 can be found here.

Department: MC’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team. 

Report: The “Bias/Harassment Incident Report” can be found here.

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: GAC’s form of a BRT is under the Dean of Students Office.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team. Members include various staff and faculty. 

Report: The “Bias/Hate Reporting Form” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BRT can be found under the “Bias-Incident Protocol” 

Resources: Unknown

Department: CC’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department.

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Concern Response Team. 

Report: The “Public Incident Report” can be found here.

Protocol: The protocol for the BCRT can be found under “Reporting and Processes.”

Resources: Unknown

Department: Kalamazoo College’s bias reporting system can be found in their Human Resources Department.  

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Kalamazoo College Bias Report form can be found here. 

Protocol: Unknown

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Albion College’s bias reporting system can be found in their Office of Belonging. 

Oversight: The Bias Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Albion College Bias Report form can be found here. 

Protocol: Unknown

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: This information is not disclosed.

Oversight: The Freedom Team responds to reports of bias on campus. The Wellesley Police Chief is a member of the Freedom Team. 

Report: To report a bias incident, email WellesleyFreedomTeam@gmail.com or call 339-216-0124. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources can be found here.

Department: Tufts University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Education and Resources Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: “The work of the BERT in addressing the impact of incidents of bias is separate and distinct from processes at the University for reporting, investigating, adjudicating, and/or sanctioning incidents, including violations of Tufts’ Non-Discrimination Policy and/or hate crimes. These processes remain under the purview, as appropriate, of the Office of Equal Opportunity, Tufts University Police Department, and/or the appropriate Dean and/or Student Affairs office at each school (AS&E and/or Fletcher School).”

Department: Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s bias reporting system can be found in the Division of Student Affairs.

Oversight: The Bias Response Team (BRT) responds to reports of bias on campus. MIT Police are members of the BRT. 

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Harvard University’s bias reporting system can be found in the School of Public Health’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion. 

Oversight: The Bias Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “Protocols”.

Resources: Unknown

Notes: Harvard Chan School of Public Health has a Bias Response Team. FAQs for Harvard Chan’s Bias Response Team.

Department: Framingham State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Inclusive Excellence. 

Oversight: The Bias Education Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Education Response Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Fitchburg State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Affirmative Action/Title IX Office.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team reviews and responds to reported bias-related incidents on campus. 

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Babson College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. 

Oversight: The Bias-Related Experience Response Team (BERT) responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias-Related Experience Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “General Student Conduct Policies and Procedures”.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Amherst College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Education Response Team (BERT) responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here. Credentials are required to access the form.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional Resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Washington College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

Oversight: The Bias Education Response Team (BERT) responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here. Credentials are required to access the form.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: The University of Maryland’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion.

Oversight: The Hate-Bias Response Team reviews and responds to reports of hate-bias incidents on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Department: McDaniel College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Office.

Oversight: The Bias Education Response and Support Team (B.E.R.S.T.) responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias-Related Incident or Concern Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Notes: McDaniel College’s BERST explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political affiliations/beliefs.”

Department: JHU’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department. 

Oversight: Bias-related complaints are submitted to be “reviewed by impartial individuals at Hopkins.”

Report: Online reporting options can be found here. 

Protocol: A broad protocol can be found in the description here. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: Hood College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of the Director of Campus Safety.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team reviews reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias-Related Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Goucher College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Division of Student Affairs Office. 

Oversight: The Bias Education and Response Team (CCET) reviews reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Department: UNE’s form of a BRT is not under a particular department. 

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The “Bias Incident Report” form can be found here.

Protocol: This information is not disclosed by the university. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: The University of Maine’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Student Life. 

Oversight: The Bias Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Reporting Form can be found here.  

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Colby College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Prevention and Response Team (BIPR) responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here. Credentials are needed to access the report form.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Bowdoin College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of the Dean of Students.

Oversight: The  Bias Incident Group responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Notes: “Bias incidents that take place off-campus in Brunswick may also be reported to local police using the Brunswick Police Department’s online reporting tool. The appropriate staff member will follow up with the individual who has submitted the bias incident report, and the Office of Safety and Security may conduct an investigation. Security personnel will communicate and collaborate with Brunswick police and Maine state officials as appropriate.”

Department: Bates College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance.

Oversight: The Bias Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias/ Discrimination/ Hate Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Loyola University New Orleans’ bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Centenary College of Louisiana’s bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity Office.

Oversight: The Diversity Committee responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Incident and/or Hate Speech Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: This information is not provided by the university.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: The university’s policy can be found here under “Bias Incidents and Hate Crimes”. 

Department: The University of Louisville’s bias reporting system can be found in The Office of Diversity Education and Inclusive Excellence. 

Oversight: Bias Incident Response Team

Report: The Complaint Form for Discrimination/ Harassment can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Department: Northern Kentucky University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Student Conduct, Rights, and Advocacy.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) Reporting form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Bellarmine University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Student Life: Division of Student Affairs Office. 

Oversight The: Bias Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Student Concern & Comment Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “What Happens to My Report?”

Resources: Unknown

Department: Luther College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Student Engagement Office.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Notes: Luther College’s BIRT explicitly solicits reports of speech that is biased against an individual’s “political affiliation.” The Bias Incident Response Team is hidden in the policy handbook under “Bias Incident, Hate Act, Hate Crime, Discrimination, and Harassment Policy and Procedures.”

Department: Grinnell College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Report a Bias Incident Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “Bias Incident Response Team Process”.

Resources: Unknown

Notes: The Hate Crimes and Bias-Motivated Incidents Policy can be found here.

Department: Valparaiso University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Student Life Office.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) responds to reports of bias on campus. The Assistant Chief and Chief of the Valparaiso University Police Department reside on the team. 

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here but requires credentials to access.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “What happens after I submit a report?”

Resources: Unknown

Notes: Students are invited to submit “a phone report by calling Valparaiso University Police Department (VUPD).”

Department: Hanover College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) also named the Community Alliance and Resource Team (CART) responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Community Alliance and Resource Team Reporting Form can be found here but requires credentials to access. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “New Protocols for Incidents of Bias and Discrimination”.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Earlham College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Student Life.

Oversight: The Bias Response Team reviews reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here. The Anonymous Tip Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: Depauw University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Student Affairs Office.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) responds to reports of bias on campus. The Chief of the DePauw Police Department is a member of the BIRT. 

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Notes: The 2020-21 BIRT Reports can be found here.

Department: Ball State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Multicultural Center.

Oversight: The Bias Response Team reviews reports on bias submitted. 

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting tool can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: The University of Illinois at Chicago’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of the Dean of Students.  

Oversight: The Bias Response Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Reporting Tool can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: The 2020-2021 Bias Prevention & Response Annual Report can be found here.

Department: The University of Chicago’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Campus & Student Life.

Oversight: The Bias Education & Support Team (BEST) reviews reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Education & Support Team Incident Report can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, and Title IX Coordination.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) was “established to provide assistance and support to the victims of bias incidents.”

Report: The Bias Incident Response Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Northwestern University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Student Affairs Office.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Hate & Bias Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Department: Illinois Wesleyan University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity and Inclusion Office.

Oversight: Members of the Bias Response Team include the Provost, Dean of Students, and the Associate Vice President for Human Resources. 

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the University can be found here.

Department: Illinois State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Division of Student Affairs Office.

Oversight: The Inclusive Community Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Inclusive Community Response Team Form can be found here.

Protocol: Unknown

Resources: Unknown

Department: Illinois Institute of Technology’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Community Standards.

Oversight: A team of campus administrators, led by the Office of Community Standards, review and take action on reports of bias.

Report: Mies Campus Bias Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: Augustana College – Illinois’ bias reporting system can be found in the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

Oversight: The Bias Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Notes: “If a reported incident is suspected to be a hate crime, it will be shared with Augustana Police and Public Safety. In some cases, hate crimes also will be shared with the Rock Island Police Department.”

Department: The University of Idaho’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Equity and Diversity.

Oversight: The Vandal Climate Education and Support Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Department: Emory University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Campus Life Office.

Oversight: The Bias Review Team reviews reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: The BIRT End of Year Reports can be found here.

Notes: “The team is comprised of staff who are trained to review bias incident reports to determine whether it meets the criteria to be investigated and/or forwarded to Emory Police Department for criminal investigation.”

Department: Agnes Scott College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Student Affairs.

Oversight: The Bias Response Team (BRT) responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here. Credentials are needed to access the form.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Unknown

Department: The University of Tampa’s bias reporting system can be found in the Operations and Planning Office.

Oversight: Bias Education Resource Team (BERT) “is a group of University employees that provides support and resources to those individuals who have been targeted or impacted by an act of bias.” The Department of Campus Safety has members on the BERT. 

Report: The Public Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “Process”.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Florida Gulf Coast University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance.

Oversight: The RESPECT Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The RESPECT Team Report Form can be found here. 

Protocol: Unknown

Resources: The university’s free speech website can be found here. “Understanding Bias” definitions can be found here.

Notes: The University of Florida’s RESPECT Team explicitly solicits reports of speech that are biased against an individual’s “political affiliation.” 

Department: Stetson University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Education and Support Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Campus Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: The 2019-2020 Bias Education Support Team Annual Report can be found here.

Notes: The Stetson University’s BEST team explicitly solicits reports of speech that are biased against an individual’s “political affiliation.”

Department: Rollins College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Center for Inclusion & Campus Involvement Office. 

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team is a “group of faculty and staff who are committed to creating a proactive response to instances of hate and bias.”

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Florida Gulf Coast University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance.

Oversight: The Bias Response Team “provides proactive support, education, and resources to combat harmful biases.”

Report: The reporting form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.  

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Sacred Heart University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office for Diversity & Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Education and Support Team (BEST) responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Notes: Language of Inclusion: Definitions provided by the Diversity & Inclusion Office

Department: Fairfield University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Student Life & Services Office.

Oversight: The Bias Response Team reviews and responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Bias Report Form can be found here. Credentials are needed to access the report.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy”.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Notes: “Am I Racist”, Bias Response Team Poster

Department: Connecticut College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Title IX Office. 

Oversight: The Bias Incident Review Team (BIRT), composed of the Associate Dean for Equity and Compliance Programs, and faculty and staff representatives, responds to reports of bias incidents.

Report: Credentials are required to submit a report.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “Bias Incident Reporting and Response”

Resources: Unknown

Department: The University of Denver’s bias reporting system can be found in the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) responds to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Bias Incidents, Harassment, Discrimination, or Gender-based Violence Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Regis University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence Office.

Oversight: The Diversity Incident Response and Education Collaborative Team (DIRECT) responds to reports of bias on campus. The Chief of Police is a member of the team. 

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Unknown

Department: Colorado State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of the Vice President for Diversity.

Oversight: The Bias Assessment Team responds to reports of bias on campus.  

Report: The Incidents of Bias reporting form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report has been submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: The University of California, Santa Cruz’s bias reporting system can be found in the office of the Dean of Students.

Oversight: The Hate/Bias Response Team is a group of administrators who respond to reports of bias on campus. 

Report: The Hate/Bias Reporting Form can be found here. The University of California’s systemwide intolerance report form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Notes: The Hate/Bias Response Team 2019-2020 Annual Report can be found here.

Department: The University of California, Merced’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. 

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The form to file a report can be found here. The University of California’s systemwide intolerance report form can be found here. 

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Notes: The archived bias response policy can be found here.

Department: Stanford University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Student Affairs.

Oversight: The Protected Identity Harm (PIH) reporting system addresses reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Protected Identity Harm Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Notes: “This form is defaulted to be anonymous. You are not required to add your name here, especially if you want to remain so. ALSO, indicate in the last question that you want to be contacted.”

Department: San Jose State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Resource Team (BIRT) responds to reports of bias on campus.

Report: The Discrimination Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here. 

Department: San Francisco State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Equity and Community Inclusion office.

Oversight: Members of the Bias Incident Education Team (BIET) include faculty, staff, and administrators from departments across campus. 

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.  

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.  

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Pomona College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Dean of Students Office.

Oversight: The Incident Response Team (IRT) addresses “issues related to hate crimes and bias-related incidents.” Membership includes the Dean of Students, Student Affairs staff, faculty, and student representatives from the campus community. 

Report: A report can only be submitted by contacting the Dean of Students.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Unknown

Notes: “The Claremont Police Department may also be invited for discussion of campus hate and bias-related incidents and may be asked to meet with the IRT from time to time.”

Department: California State University, San Marco’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of Inclusive Excellence.

Oversight: The Bias Assessment Team reviews reports of bias that are submitted. 

Report: The Bias Incident Reporting Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here. 

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Notes: Defines bias incidents and says it refers to “conduct, speech, images or expression that demonstrate conscious or unconscious bias.” Can be found under “What is a bias incident?”

Department: California State University, Sacramento’s bias reporting system can be found in the Division of Inclusive Excellence office.

Oversight: The Belonging Education & Support System Team (BESS) is chaired by the Belonging Education & Support Director and members include representatives from departments and offices on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here.

Department: Spring Hill College’s bias reporting system can be found in the Student Life Office.

Oversight: The Bias Impact Response Team (BIRT) reviews reports of “bias-related events, incidents, behavior or actions” on campus.

Report: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here under “Policies and Procedures”.

Resources: Unknown

Department: California Polytechnic State University’s bias reporting system can be found in the Office of the Dean of Students.

Oversight: The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) is co-chaired by the Dean of Students and Vice President for the Office of University Diversity & Inclusion. 

Reporting: The Bias Incident report form can be found here.

Protocol: After a report is submitted, the protocol can be found here.

Resources: No specific resources are referenced by the university.

Department: University of Arizona’s bias reporting system can be found in the office of the Dean of Students Office

Oversight: UArizona’s Bias Education & Support Team (BEST) understands “members of our community may experience bias that makes them feel unsafe or unwelcome.” Members include faculty and staff from the Dean of Students Office, Human Resources, Office of the Provost, Office of Institutional Equity, Housing & Residential Life, and Initiatives for Organizational Inclusion.

Report: BEST reporting form can be found here. Discrimination/ Harassment reporting form can be found here.

Protocol: The university’s reporting protocol can be found here under “What happens after I submit a report?”

Resources: Additional resources from the university can be found here under “Resources for Students.”

Department: AU’s form of a BRT is under the Office of Student Affairs. 

Oversight: Bias related complaints are submitted to be reviewed by the Bias Education and Response Team. The members of the team consist of varying staff members of the university, including a member of the Department of Campus Safety & Security. 

Reporting: The Bias Incident Report Form can be found here. 

Protocol: Unknown 

Resources: Unknown

Notes: Auburn University does acknowledge and specify that “A bias incident may involve behavior which does not rise to the level of a violation of Auburn University policy” demonstrating not all bias incidents will have a university initiated consequence.