Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT)
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Wright State University bias response intervention is to organize and implement a comprehensive university response to bias-related incidents. The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) is comprised of representatives from various offices at Wright State that will work collaboratively to review incidents and develop and deliver interventions. The BIRT will evaluate and respond to bias-related incidents, share information, foster good working relationships, and participate in and provide ongoing training.
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rick Danals | Director, Office of Student Activities (BIRT Co-Chair) | rick.danals@wright.edu |
| Dr. Patricia Schiml | Lecturer, Department of Psychology, CoSM (BIRT Co-Chair) | patricia.schiml@wright.edu |
| Jessica Baker | Graduate Assistant, OVPSA | baker.310@wright.edu |
| Katie Deedrick | Director, Student Support Services | katie.deedrick@wright.edu |
| Petey Peterson | Director, LGBTQA Affairs | petey.peterson@wright.edu |
| Mark Queen | Community Director, Residence Life and Housing | mark.queen@wright.edu |
| Charene T. Thornton | Student Services Coordinator, Career Center | charene.thornton@wright.edu |
| Taylor Watkins | Graduate Assistant, Office of Student Activities | watkins.72@wright.edu |
| Dr. Tara Hill | Assistant Professor & Director of the School Counseling Program, CEHS | tara.hill@wright.edu |
