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A bias incident is an act of bigotry, harassment, or intimidation that is motivated in whole or in part by bias based on an individual’s or group’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Bias often stems from fear, misunderstanding, hatred, or stereotypes and may be intentional or unintentional.

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The University is committed to safeguarding the free expression rights of all University community members, even if the expression is biased, hateful, or contrary to University values of equity and diversity.

At the same time, the University recognizes that biased and hateful expression causes harm and fractures in our campus community that must be addressed through education, dialogue, and support for those who are negatively impacted. 

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After submitting your report, a member of the BRRN will let you know your report has been received, provide written information about resources for support, and refer your report to appropriate offices at the University.  For example, in some cases, BRRN will forward your report to an investigative office at the University, such as the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office, the Office for Community Standards, and/or the University of Minnesota Police Department.

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Bias incidents can undermine the University’s efforts toward equity and inclusivity, cause distress and harm to those who experience them, and limit our community’s ability to excel in our work and learning. The BRRN provides an avenue for community members to report these concerns so that they can be routed to the University office that can appropriately respond.