TEACH
TOLERANCE

Now is the time to broaden your efforts. While the incident may have focused on one particular issue — anti-Semitism or homophobia, for example — it likely pointed out the need for consciousness-raising on others issues as well.

TAP INTO EXISTING RESOURCES

Often in the aftermath of a bias crisis, outside experts are brought in to lead diversity seminars or lectures. Don't neglect the expertise to be found on your own campus, however. Seek out student activists, professors and advisers who might be key players in creating programs about tolerance, racism, diversity and inclusion.

Also, find out what studies have been done by professors or students on campus.

One university psychology department, for example, had asked 50 African American students to keep diaries of racist incidents. In a two-week period, two-thirds of them encountered racism. Such studies can be used as a springboard for discussion or as the centerpiece of a lecture series.

Urge your faculty and students to address similar issues in their research as well.

BRING IN TRAINERS AND SPEAKERS

Several organizations offer workshops, guidebooks and programs aimed at reducing bias and hate violence and increasing awareness of diversity issues on college campuses. Many offer training courses for students and staff.

The national Stop the Hate Campus Bias and Hate Crime Prevention Program, for example, offers training for students, faculty, staff and administrators to learn how to fight hate on campus.

A key aspect to prevention, according to Stop the Hate, is to involve all members of the campus community in the effort. For more information on Stop the Hate, or to contact other groups, see our Resources section.

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