This provost endorsement will prepare individuals to support students, faculty, and staff involved in the bias reporting process, including alleged targets, alleged wrongdoers, and others involved in the process. Individuals will learn about Report Bias and associated policies, trauma-informed practices to employ when speaking with involved parties, and how to navigate difficult conversations. Participants will complete the endorsement by working closely with individuals in their program and/or department to develop a plan to guide responding to and preventing future bias reports. it is intended for academic unit heads and faculty interested in better understanding bias reporting, responding to a bias report, and having difficult conversations with individuals involved in bias reports, including alleged targets and alleged wrongdoers. This endorsement will launch in August 2024. Additional information about the endorsement, including registration, will be available in mid-summer 2024. For additional information, please contact Dr. Seria Chatters, Assistant Vice Provost of Educational Equity, at sjc25@psu.edu.
