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Reported Bias Incident Summary

Date: July 13, 2012

Reported Biased Incidents Summary

Winter Semester 2012

There were 8 biased incidents reported to the Dean of Students Office during the winter semester 2012.  Six incidents occurred on the Allendale campus and two occurred on the Pew campus.  Three incidents were reported in housing areas, 1 incident in the Commons, and four incidents in academic buildings.  Reports included 2 incidents regarding sexual orientation, 3 incidents regarding race, and 3 incidents regarding gender.  Three incidents involved anonymous written comments, and 5 incidents involved comments made by individuals.  All reported incidents were investigated and appropriate follow-up actions were taken with individuals identified as making biased comments and support was provided to victim(s) and/or the reporting individuals.

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