Resources available for bias reporting and training

Nationally and locally, campuses have seen an increase in instances of Islamophobia and antisemitism as the Israel-Hamas War continues. Such instances can and do happen in our Wake Forest community as well. 

As President Susan R. Wente shared in her annual Presidential Address in November, “We condemn any threats, discrimination, or acts of hatred, whether in our community or in society. As a community of care, I ask you to please be active and supportive bystanders and encourage those who may encounter instances of these or other forms of bias to use our University resources to report them – as well as get support — when needed.”  

A biased incident is defined as an act or behavior motivated by the offender’s bias against facets of another’s identity. Harm can happen whether the act is intentional or unintentional, and may be directed toward an individual or group. 

• If you or someone you know are concerned about something you’ve experienced or witnessed, we encourage you to report the incident so that it can be reviewed and assessed, and so that support can be offered to the impacted person(s). 
• We also encourage anyone looking for additional support to contact 336-758-CARE. 

We can all learn to be better community members and reduce instances of bias. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion also offers many options for training that promote the development of empathy and understanding for all members of our community.