Reporting Bias

• The University is committed to creating an inclusive climate for all of our community members. The CDC offers guidance on countering stigma related to this virus. 
• We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has, in some cases, resulted in hostile, offensive, or intimidating acts against individuals because of their perceived race, national origin, age, disability-status, or other protected identity.* These behaviors could constitute prohibited discrimination or harassment under University policy. 
• We encourage you to contact your campus resource listed below if you believe you have experienced mistreatment because you:
  • are perceived to be associated with COVID-19 because of your national origin, race, or other protected identity,
  • are perceived to have COVID-19 because of a protected identity,
  • are perceived to be vulnerable to COVID-19 because of a protected identity, have COVID-19, or have been exposed to COVID-19.
• In addition, we recognize that University members must learn and work differently given the current remote learning and working environment. If you believe that you have been denied reasonable accommodations for a disability in the remote working and learning environment, please also contact your campus resource listed below.

*protected identities include: race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, familial status, disability, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission created for the purpose of dealing with discrimination, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Systemwide COVID-19 Response Resources