RESPONDING TO BIAS
The BRRN receives reports of bias incidents on the Twin Cities campus. It responds to all reporters with written information about supportive resources and refers reports to the appropriate office that can effectively respond through investigation, educational coaching, supportive measures, or other response strategies. The BRRN also provides regular reports to campus leaders on bias incidents and trends. The BRRN does not conduct investigations or take disciplinary action.
The BRRN is staffed by representatives from Equal Opportunity & Title IX, the Office for Student Affairs, and the Office of the General Counsel. Executive oversight of the BRRN is provided by the Executive Vice President and Provost and the Vice President for Equity and Diversity.
- Report an incident on the Crookston Campus
- Report an incident on the Duluth Campus
- Report an incident on the Morris campus
- Report an incident on the Rochester Campus
- Report an incident on the Twin Cities Campus
Incident reports can also be sent to endbias@umn.edu.
In case of emergency, call 911.
Report concerns that a student is not receiving Disability Resource Center-approved accommodations here.
Free speech and academic freedom
The University is committed to safeguarding the free expression rights of all University community members, even if the expression is biased, hateful, and contrary to University values of equity and diversity.
Nevertheless, biased and hateful expression causes harm and fractures in our campus community that must be addressed. The BRRN, along with other campus bodies, responds to bias incidents in ways that support those most impacted and promote education and dialogue.
The BRRN is committed to upholding free speech and academic freedom on campus and does not have an investigative or disciplinary role in responding to any bias reports.
Visit the Academic Freedom and Free Speech at the University of Minnesota webpage for our statement of these values and links to additional information.