Diversity Education at UIC
Diversity Education is committed to reducing bias and discrimination at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and helping our campus be a place where all students can succeed. It accomplishes this through offering students, faculty and staff a place to report instances of bias and discrimination on campus, and coordinates with other campus units to support and educate those involved.
The Diversity Education team takes a proactive approach to bias reduction, and offers trainings and resources to students, faculty and staff on topics such as bystander intervention and unconscious bias.
Bias Reporting & Prevention
DOS Statement of Solidarity - Stop AAPI Hate
Hate has no home here.
Our rich identities would not exist without diverse voices and perspectives. We condemn racism and xenophobia in all forms, including the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in recent weeks and since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
We stand in solidarity with the Asian and Asian American communities, as well as Pacific Islanders impacted by anti-Asian hate and violence, now and always.
For more resources, visit StopAAPIHate.org.
Statement of solidarity retrieved from UIC Diversity IG page – @uicdiversity
Anti-Asian bias tools and resources, courtesy of the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
UIC Statement: In Support of Our Asian and Asian American Community
BLM: A statement of solidarity and commitment from DOS
Dear UIC Family,
We at the Office of the Dean of Students are heartbroken by the murder of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. Hearing about the violent loss of black lives in the U.S. remains painfully and unacceptably common. Racism, discrimination and intolerance towards black individuals and communities has been an enduring stain on this country for centuries. This should not be our normal.
At the Office of the Dean of Students, we know Black Lives Matter. We unequivocally condemn systemic violence, injustice and racism. We are dedicated to addressing bias and discrimination in all its forms, and remain steadfast in our commitment to UIC’s values of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice for all. Towards that end, we recently developed a Bias Reporting Tool to allow members of the campus community to report incidents of bias, so that we can respond.
Our colleagues at the Counseling Center compiled a comprehensive list of resources, organizations, and books on mental health and self-care for black individuals and communities, anti-racism, and related topics that may be of interest. Staff at the Counseling Center are on hand to provide support to those who wish to talk.
Remember: We care about you. Take care of yourself, take care of each other and know we are always here to help.
In solidarity,
Office of the Dean of Students