Fall 2024 Bias Incident Report Data

The University publishes aggregated data based on reports submitted through the STOP Bias Report System. This data includes reports submitted through the portal but does not reflect the results of investigations or their outcomes. The University shares this data to promote transparency regarding the reports received.

All Reports by Type of Bias

Table 1: All Reports by Type of Bias (Speech)

  • Perpetuates Negative Stereotype: 0%
  • Use of Slur/Epithet: 31%
  • Verbal/Written Harassment: 4%
  • Use of a Derogatory Symbol or Image: 2%
  • Unfair Treatment: 17%
  • Other Bias Motivated Speech: 46%

Table 2: All Reports by Type of Bias (Conduct)

  • Vandalism: 20%
  • Damage or Destruction of Property: 0%
  • Intimidation/Threats: 0%
  • Physical Assault: 0%
  • Perpetuates Negative Stereotype: 0%
  • Use of Slur/Epithet: 0%
  • Use of a Derogatory Symbol or Image: 20%
  • Other Bias Motivated Conduct: 60%
Type of BiasNumber of Incidents Reported
Bias Motivated Speech 
Perpetuates Negative Stereotype0
Use of Slur/Epithet14
Verbal/Written Harassment2
Use of a Derogatory Symbol or Image1
Unfair Treatment8
Other Bias Motivated Speech21
Bias Motivated Conduct  
Vandalism1
Damage or Destruction of Property0
Intimidation/Threats0
Physical Assault0
Perpetuates Negative Stereotype0
Use of Slur/Epithet0
Use of a Derogatory Symbol or Image1
Other Bias Motivated Conduct3
Non-Bias Incident 
Report Describes Non-Biased Speech or Conduct27

Table 3: All Reports by Target of Bias

  • Based on Race/Color: 27%
  • Based on Ethnicity: 17%
  • Based on National Origin: 13%
  • Based on Gender: 7%
  • Based on Sexual Orientation: 10%
  • Based on Gender Identity or Expression: 0%
  • Based on Actual or Perceived Disability: 6%
  • Based on Age: 0%
  • Based on Religion: 15%
  • Based on Political Affiliation: 3%
  • Based on Marital Status: 0%
  • Based on Veteran Status: 1%
  • Based on Citizenship: 1%
Basis of BiasNumber of Incidents Reported*
Based on Race/Color25
Based on Ethnicity16
Based on National Origin12
Based on Gender6
Based on Sexual Orientation9
Based on Gender Identity or Expression0
Based on Actual or Perceived Disability5
Based on Age0
Based on Religion14
Based on Political Affiliation3
Based on Marital Status0
Based on Veteran Status1
Based on Citizenship1
*A single reported incident may be counted in more than one area, if the report alleges bias based on multiple characteristics. As a result, the total number in each category may represent a larger number than the number of actual reports received.

Table 4: All Reports by Location

  • Residence Hall: 25%
  • Academic Building: 25%
  • On-Campus Recreation Space (Indoor or Outdoor): 2%
  • On-Campus – Other Building: 8%
  • On-Campus – Outdoors: 6%
  • Off-Campus Fraternity/Sorority House: 2%
  • Off-Campus – Other: 17%
  • Online/Electronic Communication: 15%
  • Unknown: 0%
LocationNumber of Incidents Reported
Residence Hall13
Academic Building13
On-Campus Recreation Space (Indoor or Outdoor)1
On-Campus – Other Building4
On-Campus – Outdoors3
Off-Campus Fraternity/Sorority House1
Off-Campus – Other9
Online/Electronic Communication8
Unknown0

Identity of Reporter and Accused

Table 5: Fall 2024 Identity of Accused

  • Known: 71%
  • Unknown: 29%
As Identified in the ReportNumber
Reporter 
Known48
Anonymous4
Accused 
Known37
Unknown15

Table 6: Accused Affiliation

As Identified in the ReportNumber
Student24
Faculty8
Staff0
Not Affiliated with the University4
Unknown16