Edgewood University Bias Assessment Team

At Edgewood University we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all members of the Edgewood Community that is free from discrimination, harassment, and hate. Our commitment to equity and antiracism calls us to confront inequalities and injustices, and having a mechanism to report incidents of bias is a cornerstone of any organization that is truly committed to equity and antiracist work. Documenting incidents and patterns of behavior ensures that when patterns do exist, they are documented, disrupted, and appropriately addressed.  

Edgewood University defines bias incidents as non-criminal acts directed at individuals or groups based on actual or perceived identities, such as race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, age, citizenship status, documentation status, veteran status, or another identity status protected federally or by university policy. These incidents, whether verbal, written, visual, or physical, can contribute to an unsafe or unwelcoming environment, affecting individuals’ ability to thrive, their sense of safety, and their overall well-being. Bias incidents may take the form of intimidation, jokes, epithets, slurs, graffiti, disparaging remarks, or other harmful attitudes and treatment.   

We take incidents of hate and bias very seriously, and all staff/faculty that serve as part of the Bias Assessment Team (BAT) are trained specifically to respond to incidents of bias. All campus community members are encouraged to report these incidents to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we maintain an inclusive environment and to track incidents that happen across campus.

To report a bias incident, use this form.