What is a Bias Incident?
Bias incidents are verbal or non-verbal conduct or behavior that is threatening, harassing, intimidating, discriminatory, or hostile and is based on a person’s: age, color, disability status, gender, gender identity, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or weight.
However, be aware that just because the expression of an idea or point of view may be offensive or inflammatory to some, it is not necessarily a bias-related incident or a discriminatory act, under the Anti-Discrimination Policy. MSU values freedom of expression and the open exchange of ideas and, in particular, the expression of controversial ideas and differing views that is a vital part of the University discourse. A bias incident that is not an act of discrimination or harassment prohibited under the Anti-Discrimination Policy may only be recorded for internal monitoring purposes in order to target resources and support to specific areas within campus.
To report a Bias Incident, call 517-432-3650, the central telephone number for the MSU campus community. This line is intended to make reporting as easy as possible and to efficiently direct the community member to the appropriate campus resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about Bias Incident Reporting, please contact Kristine Moore, Institutional Equity Coordinator, 517-432-3898, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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