A bias incident is a negative act directed toward an individual or a group based on actual or perceived background or identity, such as:
The Bias Response Team (an OSU-wide team with representation from OSU-Cascades) meets regularly to evaluate and collaboratively respond to bias incidents in an effort to create and maintain a more inclusive, welcoming and safe campus experience for all students, faculty, and staff.
To accomplish this mission, the Bias Response Team applies the Reported Bias Incident Protocol to:
Learn more about the Bias Response Process or contact Diversity Coordinator Erin Rook with questions about bias response and resources on the OSU-Cascades campus.