Bias Incidents
University of Rochester
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A bias incident is characterized as a behavior or act鈥攙erbal, written, or physical鈥攚hich is personally directed against or targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics such as race, color, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, or age.
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Behavior reflecting bias may constitute a violation of the Student Code of Conduct or our Meliora Vision and Values.
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Examples of bias-related incidents include:
- Defacement and vandalism
- Racial epithets written on someone鈥檚 dry-erase board
- Posting or commenting on social media related to someone鈥檚 identity in a biased matter
- Racially themed parties
- Using a racial, ethnic, or other slur in a joke or to identify someone
- Threats, destruction of personal property, harassment, or threatening phone calls or emails
- Ridiculing a person鈥檚 language or accent
- Insulting a person鈥檚 traditional manner of dress
- Hate messages and symbols
- Language and imagery objectifying women
- Other subtle (and extreme) examples of bias incidents
The University of Rochester strongly encourages reporting bias incidents that occur on campus.