The Bias Education Response Team (BERT) is a dedicated team of 好色导航 community members trained to respond to reports of bias incidents. Our goal is to create a more inclusive and equitable campus environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.
Frequently Asked Questions & Further Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BERT?
What is a bias incident?
What are some examples of bias incidents?
How do I report a bias incident?
What if I'm not sure if an incident is bias-related?
What happens after I report a bias incident?
Can I report a bias incident anonymously? Will my report be confidential?
What if I need support after experiencing a bias incident?
How does BERT collaborate with other campus offices and resources?
How does BERT educate the campus community about bias?
How does BERT evaluate the effectiveness of its work?
Additional Resources
Students, faculty, and staff have the option at all times to file a criminal complaint with law enforcement or to seek a civil remedy in addition to or in place of using the college’s procedures.
Individuals also always have the right to file a formal complaint with the United States Department of Education (for violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975):
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
800-421-3481
Fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights (Seattle office)
915 Second Avenue
Room 3310
Seattle, WA 98174-1099
206-607-1600
Fax: 206-607-1601; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR.Seattle@ed.gov