Bias Response at Elon

Bias Education & Response at Elon University

Elon University values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. By encouraging and celebrating these differences, we create an environment that promotes freedom of thought and academic excellence. Elon University denounces bias-related conduct as a violation of University Honor Code and employee handbooks.

Bias-related incidents are intentional or unintentional events (language/expression, behaviors and acts) motivated, in whole or in part, by identity-based bias or prejudice against a person or group. Identity-based bias are the inclinations or preferences that demonstrate harm, discrimination, or hate against a person or groups based on their association with any of (included but not limited to) Elon’s protected categories: race, ethnicity, national origin, faith tradition, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age/generation, disability, socio-economic status and, veteran’s status. These categories are examples and are not an exhaustive list of attributes or characteristics that may be considered identity-based Bias.

Submitting a Report

For instances of bias-related incidents and other identity-based biases, please submit the online Bias Incident Reporting Form as soon as possible. Please note that the processes carried out by the Office of Inclusive Excellence Education and Development (OIEED) differ from Student Conduct and Human Resources. Avenues of redress through the OIEED are voluntary and center the agency of marginalized individuals and populations.

When you submit a report, please include the following information:

• the date the incident occurred
• the location where the incident occurred
• any involved parties
• a detailed description of the incident/concern
• any supporting documentation (ex. photos, video, email)
• an indication of university follow up method or desired outcome

Contact

biasresponse@elon.edu

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