The purpose of the University of Washington bias reporting system is to identify patterns and trends of institutional and interpersonal discrimination so as to proactively develop campus learning and strategies that may eliminate future bias incidents.
What is a bias incident?
The University of Washington bias reporting system specifically considers incidents of bias to be actions or situations that discriminate, harm, or stereotype on the basis of identities such as race, ethnicity, immigration status, caste religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability.
Submitting a bias report does not initiate a formal complaint or formal investigation of any kind. To initiate a formal complaint process, please refer to the following University of Washington offices responsible for responding to, investigating, and resolving complaints: the Civil Rights Investigation Office (which includes the University Complaint Investigation & Resolution Office and Title IX Investigation Office), Organizational Excellence & Human Resources, Student Conduct, the Office of the Ombud, and each school’s Dean’s Office.