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Immediate Response

  1. University Police will assess the risk of any immediate danger or harm.
  2. The BIRT receives the report.

Short-Term Response

  1. The BIRT reviews the report.
  2. The BIRT refers to an appropriate accountability system if the behaviors/actions described are in violation of a University policy.
  3. The BIRT reaches out to the individual submitting the report (if identified) to provide care and support.
  4. The BIRT assesses avenues for minimizing or eliminating the possibility of future harm.
  5. The BIRT collaborates with partners across campus as appropriate to support ongoing community healing and educational outreach.

Long-Term Response

  • The BIRT regularly reviews reports in the aggregate to consider trends, identify gaps, and make recommendations to maintain a non-discriminatory environment for the Wake Forest community.

Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT)

Stephanie K. Carter-Atkins
Executive Director, Residence Life and Housing  

Aishah Casseus
Executive Director, Office of Institutional Equity
Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator

Matthew Clifford
Associate Vice President, Campus Life and Dean of Students

Zakiyyah Niang
Assistant Dean of Students, Community Response and Caring Outreach

Shelley Sizemore
Director, Women’s Center

Erica Still
Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment, Diversity & Inclusion, Associate Professor of English