By encouraging and celebrating diverse backgrounds, Elon creates an environment that promotes freedom of thought and academic excellence.
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Elon respects all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and encourages all members of the university community to learn and explore.
In communities with diverse backgrounds, incidents related to bias can occur that involve language, expression, behavior, and conduct, both intentional and unintentional. The university's Bias Response website is a valuable resource that provides information about what a bias-related incident is, who can report an incident, and how to submit a report.
Identity-based bias is harm against an individual or group based on their association with any of Elon's protected categories (including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, faith tradition, gender, etc.); A tendency or preference to show discrimination or hatred. , gender expression, sexual orientation, age/generation, disability, socio-economic status, and veteran status. These categories are examples and are not a complete list of attributes or characteristics that may be considered identity-based bias.
This spring, the University and the Office of Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development are offering regular opportunities for members of the University community to learn about ways to proactively reduce identity-based bias and bias-related incidents.
Upcoming events on bias education and response
Tuesday, April 2nd | Noon-1pm | McCoy Commons | Oaks 212
Unraveling Power Dynamics: Navigating Privilege and Position (BE Advocates Workshop)
This workshop challenges participants to critically examine power structures and privilege in their social contexts. Through engaging discussions, activities, and reflections, participants will raise awareness of their own privilege and explore how they can use their position to reduce bias. Lunch will be provided.
Monday, April 8th | 2:00pm – 2:30pm |
Registration required
Understanding bias education and responses
This is a 30-minute virtual information session for undergraduate students. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the bias response process. Encourage students to attend.
Monday, April 15th | Noon-1pm |
Registration required
Understanding Education and Responses to Bias – Virtual Series (Responsible Workshop)
Participate in an informative and interactive workshop to understand the bias education and response process and develop strategies to promote anti-bias and inclusion in your respective campus areas.
- Individuals who pre-register and participate will receive Phoenix Cash equivalent to one lunch at Elon Dining Hall.
Wednesday, April 24th | Noon-1:30pm | McCoy Commons | Oaks 212
Registration required.
Cultural Humility: Effective Practices to Reduce Bias – Executive and Leadership Coach and Consultant Joel Pérez (BE Advocates Workshop)
This workshop will teach participants how to build cultural humility based on the concept of cultural competency so that they can become more effective teachers and leaders on their campuses. Attendees will also be provided with a resource workbook. Lunch will be provided.
