Bias Assessment & Response Team

The College of Idaho is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus. True breadth and vibrant academic discourse require that we not only create a diverse community with a broad range of backgrounds among students, faculty, staff, and trustees, but also create a culture in which we can learn from each member’s unique experiences and differences. To that end, the College is committed to creating a campus community that is welcoming and inclusive and a culture of belonging for all.

The College of Idaho does not tolerate bias, harassment or discrimination in its activities or employment opportunities on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status with regard to pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We are firmly committed to adhering to the letter and spirit of all federal and state equal opportunity and civil rights laws.

The College of Idaho is committed to preventing and responding to biased behaviors and as such has created a Bias Assessment & Response Team (BART) and protocols for bias response. Membership of the BART includes individuals from the Office of Institutional Ethics & Compliance and the Office of Student Affairs.  BART and the institution of its protocols are coordinated, and related records are maintained, by the Office of Institutional Ethics & Compliance.

The BART reviews, evaluates, investigates and responds to reported incidents of bias experienced by members of our community and provides those who have witnessed, experienced, or been accused of an act of bias an opportunity to be heard, supported and advised. Data collected from the bias reports assists in monitoring campus climate trends and informs educational and outreach efforts for The College of Idaho community. Based on the nature of the incident and in consultation with the individual(s) targeted for bias, BART may review and investigate incidents, mediate conflict, and/or facilitate educational or restorative conversations/practices.