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Hate/bias incidents by demographic (AY 23-24)

  • 15* Race/Ethnicity
  • 10* Gender Identity/Expression
  • 6* Sexual Orientation
  • 5* Disability
  • 4* Sex
  • 4* Religion
  • 3* Another identity that is not listed
  • 2* Economic Status
  • 2* Size
  • 1* National Origin/ Immigration/ Citizenship
  • 1* Language
  • 0* Veteran or military status
  • 0* Pregnancy or family/marital status
  • 0* Age

Hate/bias incidents by location (AY 23-24)

  • 21* Residence Hall
  • 18* Campus building
  • 4* Other campus building
  • 4* Other location
  • 3* Online

Hate/bias incidents by nature/type (AY 23-24)

  • 12* Graffiti and/or vandalism
  • 6* Another biased action or attitude not listed
  • 6* Ridicule (make fun or mockery of someone)
  • 5* Microaggressions
  • 5*  Slurs
  • 4*  Biased/belittling jokes
  • 4*  Harassment
  • 2*  Stereotyping
  • 2*  Fear of difference
  • 2*  Bullying
  • 2*  Discrimination
  • 1*  Threat

Hate/bias incidents by month (AY 23-24)

  • 3* Sept 2023
  • 12* Oct 2023
  • 8* Nov 2023
  • 3* Dec 2023
  • 3* Jan 2024
  • 12* Feb 2024
  • 3* Mar 2024
  • 6* Apr 2024
  • 2* May 2024

Bias/incident reports at UWL (longitudinal)

  • 256* 223* 2018-2019
  • 222* 197* 2019-2020
  • 92* 71* 2020-2021
  • 74* 64* 2021-2022
  • 58* 51* 2022-2023
  • 54* 52* 2023-2024

Reports = Blue, Incidents = Maroon

BSET Team

  • Ashley Nowak, Center for Transformative Justice (Team Lead)
  • Nevin Heard, Diversity and Inclusion (AVC Convener)
  • Stacy Narcotta-Welp, Diversity and Inclusion (VC Consult)
  • Allen Hill, University Police
  • Andrew Ives, ACCESS Center
  • Blythe McConaughey, Violence Prevention
  • Carri O'Melia, Human Resources
  • Jenni Brundage, Residence Life
  • Kara Ostlund, Student Affairs
  • Leigh Parker, Title IX Director and interim AAO
  • Vickie Sanchez, Office of Multicultural Student Services
  • Will Van Roosenbeek, Pride Center

Learn more about our team & purpose

Actions

Throughout the academic year, the BSET and its members have been actively engaged in promoting equity and supporting inclusivity on campus through a variety of initiatives: 

  • Documentation and Support: BSET has diligently documented all bias incidents/reports using Maxient system. They have collaborated with various campus offices and administrative leadership to ensure resources and support for impacted individuals. 
  • Facilitating Discussions: BSET has offered resources and organized 1-on-1 and small group discussions to provide a platform for affected parties to be heard. 
  • Programming and Training: BSET members have actively participated in campus-wide events and engaged in professional development centered on addressing bias and implementing restorative practices. 
  • Enhancing Transparency: To improve transparency of the bias reporting process BSET has provided weekly updates on targeted locations and identities on the CTJ website. They have created graphics like the "I submitted a bias report. Now what?" to be displayed across digital signs to inform and engage the campus community. 

Recommendations

After careful review of trends and consultation with key stakeholders, BSET recommends the following actions to further enhance inclusivity and support on campus: 

  • Residence Life Connection: Increase collaborations with BSET through RA training and joint programming. Initiate an annual summit with Residence Life to review data and initiate action steps. 
  • Impactful Programming: Develop educational programs on Civil Discourse, Free Expression, and topics that align with previous years’ trends. Expand UWL Celebrates and Social Justice Week. 
  • Establish Bias Training: Update training courses to include implicit bias education. Collaborate with HR to integrate bias components into various trainings. Utilize equity liaisons to guide individuals in their spheres of influence.  
  • Inclusive Instruction: Provide inclusive teaching reminders, develop asset-based mindsets, promote engagement opportunities, support syllabi consultations for inclusive pedagogical choices, and promote UDL and classroom accessibility. 
  • Facilities and Materials: Enhance measures at recurring incident locations as needed. Allocate funds for size-inclusive and left-handed/neutral desks. Install signage for all-gender bathrooms.