Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT)
The College’s Bias Incident Reporting system is a mechanism for individuals to report a bias-related incident, such as discrimination, harassment or a hate crime, whether as a victim or witness to the incident. Reports are promptly reviewed by the College’s Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT), founded in 2016.
BIRT Process
After a Bias Incident Report is received, a member of the BIRT meets with the affected party(ies). The BIRT may consult with and refer to the following areas for review and response to the incident: