Student Affairs

Our Role in Campus Diversity

An important part of Student Affairs' role in diversity is to be pro-active by offering programs, services, and organizations that advance campus diversity. 

Student Affairs also strives to help maintain a community in which all members act with integrity and civility toward one another, and demonstrate respect for those whose diverse cultures, heritages, and perspectives enrich our institution and the larger community.  Thus, the Division of Student Affairs also oversees processes that are responsive when incidents of bias occur.  We do this by offering assistance and support to victims and by confronting the inappropriate behavior of those who have offended others. 

Read more about the Bias Response Team in the articles to the right.

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Bias Response Team
Once a bias report is submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, a member of that office staff will be in contact with the person who submitted the form. The other steps in the process are carefully designed to assure the student submitting the form plays a big part in deciding what to do next. MORE...

Bias Reporting Options at Ball State University
We invite and encourage students to report incidents of bias. Students may file an on-line report to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. Or, students may choose to work with any of several other university offices. MORE...

Diversity at BSU - General Information
Ball State University promotes a learning climate that values civility, diversity, and multicultural awareness. As part of our strategic plan, we are committed to fostering a civil and just climate in the campus community and offering a variety of interdisciplinary academic programs which focus on domestic and global diversity. MORE...

Terms and Definitions
There are several terms and definitions related to to the topics of bias and diversity. These are provided here, as well as some general terms associated with the expectations Ball State has set regarding student conduct. MORE...

Bias Response Team - Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about the Bias Response team process, what happens once an incident is reported, and other valuable information. MORE...