The Bias-motivated Incident Reporting

The Diversity Center introduces a process to report incidents of bias at Bates Technical College.  Bias is defined as a personal and often unreasoned judgment for or against one side in a dispute; to influence in a particular, typically unfair direction; prejudice.  A bias incident is conduct, speech, or behavior that is motivated by prejudice, but does not rise to the level of a crime.  However it can be hurtful and it does negatively impact the college campus. 

The Bias-motivated Incident Reporting Plan is not designed to take the place of harassment or discrimination, rather the reporting process assists the college in addressing bias-motivated incidents, while advocating a safe and bias-free college environment.  Click to download the policy and form. 

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Key Foundation Grant Report 2008-2009

The Diversity Center and Bates Technical College want to thank Key Foundation for their ongoing sponsorship!  The grant award of $10,600 will permit the center to enhance cultural events programming, expand diversity resources, and award more scholarships for students to attend  regional conferences.  Download the complete report here.

Key Foundation Grant Report 2007-2008

The Diversity Center and Bates Technical College want to thank Key Foundation for their ongoing sponsorship!  The 2007-2008 grant award of $10,000 will permit the Diversity Center to enhance cultural events programming, offer more employee workshops on a variety of diversity topics, and expand community outreach efforts.  Download the complete report here.