David Castro (he, him, his)
Associate Professor of Music - Theory
The College is committed to administering its policies and procedures in a fair, impartial manner that treats all persons with dignity and respect. When the College determines that a violation of this Policy has occurred, the College will take prompt and appropriate measures to stop the violation, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects.
Use the navigation links on this page to learn more about the college’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Misconduct, and to access information and resources to support anyone who has been affected by, knows of, or wants to help prevent an incident or pattern of behavior. There are many individuals you can contact with questions and concerns, beginning with the St. Olaf College Interim Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Reginald Miles (miles3@stolaf.edu).
Total Reports* | Intakes** | Restorative Justice Process | Investigations |
13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
*Reports are from May 2022-September 2022
**Intakes are not done when a report is anonymous or the reporting party requests to not be contacted
***Reporting Parties: 8 students, 2 staff members, 1 Anonymous, 2 Faculty
****Responding Parties: 7 students, 0 staff members, 1 Unknown, 5 Faculty
*****Targeted parties:8 students, 0 staff members, 1 Unknown, 4 Faculty
St. Olaf College is committed to fostering a welcoming community for all students, faculty, and staff. An informed awareness of the climate on campus is an important part of the college’s efforts to create a supportive academic and residential environment for our community. The college does not tolerate any bias incidents toward its community members. The college expects its students, faculty, and staff to refrain from acts of intolerance directed at other members, including (but not limited to) harassment, hate speech, and discrimination. Reporting Bias
What is a bias incident?
A bias incident is any behavior or actions directed against a person or property that includes the use of slurs expressing prejudice on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression, but is not a criminal offense.
Examples of Bias Incidents Include:
What are microaggressions?
Microaggressions are brief, common exchanges that are often automatic and unintentional. They include verbal, behavioral, and environmental indignities that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative insults to a targeted group or individuals based on race, color, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
Examples of Microaggressions include:
The Bias Response Team contains members of our community and some of the members serve in an advisory role with a goal of confirming that each case is addressed.
Members of the Team Include:
What happens when a bias incident report is submitted?
Students
Faculty
Staff
The following resources will help guide you through your obligations as a non-confidential employee of the College when incidents of bias, discrimination, or sexual harassment come to your attention.
Required Referrals FAQ Handout
Required Referrals Training Video – Student Employees
Required Referrals Training Video – Faculty and Staff
Please review some examples of information faculty and staff can share with students they instruct or supervise to help students understand their role as supportive but non-confidential resources.
The Bias Response Team is responsible for the initial evaluation of all reports of Prohibited Conduct the College receives. During this initial evaluation, the Bias Response Team will determine if the College should proceed with disciplinary procedures or, in a case where there is no policy violation, discuss other relevant procedures.
Students looking to report an instance of Prohibited Conduct can contact anyone on the Bias Response Team.
Associate Professor of Music - Theory
Dean of Students
Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator
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Vice President for Human Resources
Director of Public Safety
Professor of Psychology
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Associate Dean of Students for Residence Life