Division News & Statements
Reported Bias Incidents Summary
January 16, 2014
Reported Biased Incidents Summary
Fall Semester 2013
There were 12 biased incidents reported to the Dean
of Students Office during the fall semester 2013. Eleven
incidents occurred on the Allendale campus. One incident occurred
on the Pew campus. Six incidents occurred in academic buildings.
Two incidents occurred in the fieldhouse/rec center. Four
incidents occurred in living centers.. Reports included 6
incidents regarding sexual orientation, 3 incidents regarding
ethnicity/race, 1 incident regarding religion, 2 incidents
regarding gender, and 1 incident regarding mental health. Ten
incidents involved written or oral comments and 2 incidents
involved behavior. 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.