Spring 2025 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: 61%
  • Verbal/Written Harassment: 0%
  • Use of a Derogatory Symbol or Image: 0%
  • Unfair Treatment: 17%
  • Other Bias Motivated Speech: 22%

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

  • Vandalism: 0%
  • 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: 67%
  • Other Bias Motivated Conduct: 33%
Type of BiasNumber of Incidents Reported
Bias Motivated Speech
Perpetuates Negative Stereotype0
Use of Slur/Epithet11
Verbal/Written Harassment0
Use of a Derogatory Symbol or Image0
Unfair Treatment3
Other Bias Motivated Speech4
Bias Motivated Conduct  
Vandalism0
Damage or Destruction of Property0
Intimidation/Threats0
Physical Assault0
Perpetuates Negative Stereotype0
Use of Slur/Epithet0
Use of a Derogatory Symbol or Image2
Other Bias Motivated Conduct1
Non-Bias Incident 
Report Describes Non-Biased Speech or Conduct15

Table 3: All Reports by Target of Bias

  • Based on Race/Color: 44%
  • Based on Ethnicity: 10%
  • Based on National Origin: 3%
  • Based on Gender: 7%
  • Based on Sexual Orientation: 13%
  • Based on Gender Identity or Expression: 3%
  • Based on Actual or Perceived Disability: 7%
  • Based on Age: 0%
  • Based on Religion: 10%
  • Based on Political Affiliation: 0%
  • Based on Marital Status: 3%
  • Based on Veteran Status: 0%
  • Based on Citizenship: 0%
Basis of BiasNumber of Incidents Reported*
Based on Race/Color13
Based on Ethnicity3
Based on National Origin1
Based on Gender2
Based on Sexual Orientation4
Based on Gender Identity or Expression1
Based on Actual or Perceived Disability2
Based on Age0
Based on Religion3
Based on Political Affiliation0
Based on Marital Status1
Based on Veteran Status0
Based on Citizenship0
*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: 29%
  • Academic Building: 19%
  • On-Campus Recreation Space (Indoor or Outdoor): 0%
  • On-Campus – Other Building: 0%
  • On-Campus – Outdoors: 9%
  • Off-Campus Fraternity/Sorority House: 5%
  • Off-Campus – Other: 19%
  • Online/Electronic Communication: 19%
  • Unknown: 0%
LocationNumber of Incidents Reported
Residence Hall6
Academic Building4
On-Campus Recreation Space (Indoor or Outdoor)0
On-Campus – Other Building0
On-Campus – Outdoors2
Off-Campus Fraternity/Sorority House1
Off-Campus – Other4
Online/Electronic Communication4
Unknown0

Identity of Reporter and Accused

Table 5: Spring 2025 Identity of Accused

  • Known: 95%
  • Unknown: 5%
As Identified in the ReportNumber
Reporter 
Known20
Anonymous1
Accused 
Known16
Unknown5

Table 6: Accused Affiliation

As Identified in the ReportNumber
Student11
Faculty3
Staff0
Not Affiliated with the University5
Unknown2