Equity in the Arts

Bias Education and Support Team (BEST)

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University of Arizona’s Bias Education and Support Team (BEST) is a resource for all members of the University community who believe they have experienced, observed, or been made aware of a bias-related incident that would not constitute a violation of the Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment Policy, but for which they would like to seek support and/or facilitate educational opportunities for themselves or others.

BEST

Office of Institutional Equity (OIE)

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University of Arizona’s Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) is committed to supporting a campus culture where all members of our community have equitable access to academic and professional opportunities and are supported in their individual and collective pursuits and efforts. All members of the university community are welcome to reach out to the Office of Institutional Equity if they have a concern, need assistance or support, or would like to provide a referral or a report of discriminatory conduct.

Office of Institutional Equity

Campus Health Counseling and Psych Services (CAPS)

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Provides in-person and virtual mental health services for students and mental health-promoting programs for the campus community.

CAPS

Threat Assessment and Management Team (TAMT)

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The Threat Assessment and Management Team (TAMT) is a multidisciplinary group of faculty and staff that reviews reports about concerning behaviors; considers various approaches to managing concerning behavior; and provides guidance to students, faculty and staff regarding how to address and prevent violent and disruptive behavior.

TAMT

Ombuds

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The Ombuds Office helps individuals to address concerns and challenges in an effective and constructive manner through consultation, coaching, and providing an objective, neutral view of the situation. The office serves all levels of the U of A faculty, staff, and students in all the U of A units and colleges who have a university-related concern.

Ombuds

University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD)

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The University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD) strives to provide the highest level of safety and service through ongoing collaboration, community engagement, inclusive justice and transparency. They offer apps for communication, public safety maps, and emergency procedures. Call or text 911 for any emergency requiring police, fire or medical assistance.

If non-emergency, call 520-621-8273 (621-UAPD).

UAPD