Why are bias-related incidents of concern?
While the University is committed to a respectful and inclusive learning and work environment, it can only fulfill that commitment through the actions of individual members of the University community. We are each responsible for treating every fellow member of our community with dignity and respect. If one member of our community engages in harassment or discrimination, the person subject to that behavior will not feel respected, genuinely valued or that s/he is an equal member of the University community. That person may stop contributing his/her unique perspective in the learning, research or work environment, or may lose his/her commitment to the community and leave. When one person engages in acts of bias, many of us suffer the effects.
