Auburn University Bias Education and Response Team (BERT)
The Bias Education and Response Team (BERT) consists of a cross-disciplinary group of staff and faculty who will ensure that students, faculty, and staff have the means to report bias incidents, share information about incidents reported to the BERT, and advocate for prevention and awareness programs. BERT members will also connect those impacted by bias-related incidents with immediate and ongoing support measures.
BERT Core Team
BERT Core Team Co-Chairs
Haven Hart, Ph.D, Assistant Vice President, Student Development
Student Affairs
hhart@auburn.edu
Garry Morgan, Special Assistant for Inclusion and Diversity Education
Office of Inclusion and Diversity
gdm0015@auburn.edu
Core Team:
Department of Campus Safety & Security
Susan McCallister
mccalsm@auburn.edu
AA/EEO/Title IX
Kelley Taylor
taylokg@auburn.edu
Student Conduct
Nick Wiard
nrw0002@auburn.edu
Accessibility
Nathan Waters
waterjn@auburn.edu
Multicultural Diversity Commission
Jared Russell, Ph.D.
russej3@auburn.edu
Auburn Athletics
Monique Holland
mholland@auburn.edu
Faculty Representative
Tessa Carr, Ph.D.
twc0009@auburn.edu
University Housing
Kevin Hoult, Ed.D.
kjh0029@auburn.edu
BERT Support Team
BERT Support Team of approximately 40 students, faculty, and staff representing a broad range of populations and constituents will assist in responding to specific incidents as appropriate. BERT may respond to a bias incident report in a variety of ways, depending on the nature of the incident and the needs of those impacted. The response may include connecting those impacted with resources and support, working with university stakeholders to facilitate transparent and open communication, supporting opportunities for dialogue and restorative justice, or referring information to other offices to determine if policies were violated.