Reporting an Incident

The Bias Incident Reporting Program is established to assist the University in promoting an environment that fosters civility and mutual respect for all. Members of the University community are strongly encouraged to report all bias incidents.  A person does not have to be a member of a protected class or group in order to be a victim of a bias incident.

How does one make a Bias Incident Report?

The University of Mary Washington urges all members of the University to promptly report all bias incidents using the Bias Incident Report Form.

Only UMW students, faculty and staff may submit Bias Incident Report Forms. The report requires the user to submit a valid UMW NetID and password.

You may also download and/or print a PDF file of the Bias Incident Report Form. Please complete and submit the form to the AAEEO Officer in the Office of Human Resources (Fairfax House).

BIAS INCIDENT REPORT FORM (click here)

PDF FORM (click here)

What happens to the report?

The AAEEO Officer will receive all reports.  All bias incident reports will be reviewed promptly by a designated staff member. Reports concerning student behavior will be followed up by personnel in Student Affairs on the appropriate campus.  Reports of employee conduct will be followed up by the Office of Human Resources. For all reports containing contact information, a designated staff member will contact the reporting person and will be available to meet with him or her to explore a plan for resolution and to provide information about related University policies, procedures, and services.

Other University offices may be consulted as needed to ensure a proper response.

Incident reports and related follow up will be treated as confidentially as possible.  Information will be shared only as needed.  Bias incident data will be used to develop community educational and outreach programs.