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Introduction
Eastern Mennonite University is a Christian institution that is committed to creating and maintaining an educational environment that fosters respect for others and is free from intolerance directed toward individuals or groups. The following ideals describe the learning community we aspire to be: Love for God and one another, wisdom, equality, sustainability, and accountability (Life Together, 2017). It is within the mission of Eastern Mennonite University to promote and develop an inclusive campus climate which seeks harmony and cross cultural communication, encourages and embraces differences, recognizes values, and affirms all community members.
Scope
All university-enrolled students, parents of students, and visitors located on property-owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by Eastern Mennonite University are expected to comply with this policy.
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Bias is a preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons. Bias can be based on race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity/national origin. Incidents may involve bias or hate as a result of age, ancestry, color, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, physical or mental disability, perceived gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, national origin, creed, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, club affiliation, organizational membership or perceived political ideas.
Prohibited Conduct, Procedures, and Prevention:
Eastern Mennonite University actively strives to educate its members on appropriate discourse and behaviors for living and learning in community. The Bias Related Incident Reporting Committee consists of:
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Formal policy and procedures are outlined in the Standards of Conduct in the Undergraduate Student Handbook, Seminary and Graduate Student Handbook, Lancaster Student Handbook, and Title IX Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy. These standards are listed and referenced as bias motivated, prohibited conduct and bias informed procedures and outcomes. The university understands that those with a history of trauma are capable of hurting others due to unresolved hurt; however, this preference for trauma informed processes does not excuse behavior such as harassment or expressions of bias or hate aimed at individuals that violate the Standards of Conduct. Consequently, while the university seeks educational approaches and responses as much as possible, the severity of the violation could result in action up to, and including, permanent separation from the university for those individuals found responsible.
The university commits itself to conducting trainings, workshops, presentations and marketing campaigns to promote a respectful and inclusive campus throughout the academic year through programs and initiatives led by Student Life and the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (CODI).
Campus reporting options
Bias reporting is a resource for anyone who needs to communicate an incident or explore a better understanding around issues of discrimination and learning how to effectively respond. All members of the university community are encouraged to report incidents of bias in any of the following ways:
Campus Safety Incident Reporthttps://emu.edu/safecampus/
Other ways to report:
Director of Multicultural Student Services: 540-432-4458
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Title IX coordinator: 540-432-4849 or titleixcoordinator@emu.edu
Harrisonburg Police Department:911
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