Montclair State University
Undergraduate Non-Branch Campus
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Policies on Diversity and Multiculturalism (Learn More)
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Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy 07-08
Hostile Environment Harassment - Unwelcome conduct that would not have occurred but for the student's gender, that is severe or pervasive enough to make a reasonable person of the same sex believe that the conditions of the student's education are altered and the academic environment is hostile or abusive. The complained-of conduct need not be sexual in nature to constitute hostile environment sexual harassment.
University Code of Conduct: Harassment 07-08
A student will be found responsible for harassment if he or she engages in intimidating verbal, written or physical behavior that is directed at an individual and, a) involves an expressed or implied threat to another person's safety, academic pursuits, University employment, or participation in activities sponsored by the University or organizations or groups related to the University, or b) would materially obstruct or impair such pursuits, employment or participation, or c) creates an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning environment for such pursuits, employment or participation.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
University Code of Conduct: Commitment to Diversity 07-08
In order to foster an atmosphere of respect, understanding and good will among all members of our diverse campus community, the University will regard differences of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability and sexual orientation as strengths to be honored, not mocked or derided. Thus, the University expects all members of the community to behave in ways that enhance our multi-ethnic and multicultural society.
University Statement on Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Tolerance 07-08
Montclair State University embraces a moral commitment to creating and fostering an environment
that is welcoming to persons from all racial, ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds, and is free of
any bias, prejudice, and hate. Montclair State is an institution that values and celebrates diversity
and strives to create an atmosphere that enables everyone to flourish in their professional and
educational pursuits. [...] All students and employees are responsible
for creating a community that fosters an atmosphere of civility, understanding and mutual respect;
are accountable for their behavior in this regard; and are expected personally to exemplify these
principles in all their actions as members of this University community.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Student Rights and Responsibilities- Preamble 07-08
Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students, and the promotion of the general well being of society. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of these goals. As members of this academic community, students are encouraged to develop the capacity for critical judgment and to engage in a sustained and independent search for truth.
Student Handbook: Demonstration/Outdoor Assembly Regulations 07-08
Outdoor assemblies and any event requiring amplification are limited to areas not adjacent to academic classroom facilities and unless specially directed to another location, will take place on the Student Center patio. Registered University organizations approved for flag raising ceremonies may hold events adjacent to the Student Center flag pole. In addition such assemblies will occur during the hours of the University free period, Wednesday from 2:30 to 5:00 PM. All other facilities and locations are strictly reserved for University sponsored events.
Student Handbook: Guidelines for Responsible Computing 07-08
You must be sensitive to the public nature of shared facilities, and take care not to display on screens in such locations images, sounds or messages which could create an atmosphere of discomfort or harassment for others. You must also refrain from transmitting to others in any location inappropriate images, sounds or messages which might violate the college statements on harassment.
University Code of Conduct: Disruptive Conduct 07-08
Disruptive conduct includes, but is not limited to: [...] threatening or obscene language or behavior in public places.
University Code of Conduct: Other Actions 07-08
As part of its mission, the University strives to maintain an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, and full opportunity for the development of all segments of the community. Behavior, which detracts from this objective, is discouraged. Students whose actions are judged to adversely affect the University are subject to disciplinary action.
University Code of Conduct: Residence Hall Regulations- Postings/Signs 07-08
Signs, which promote the consumption of alcohol, the use of controlled dangerous substances, or anything, viewed as obscene and inappropriate behavior may not be displayed in any public area (e.g., windows, students room windows, doors, common areas, etc.).
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in April 2008. According to FIRE’s research the substantive policies are current at least until this date. Directory information, including the name of the president of the college or university, may have been updated more recently. If any policy has been revised, or if you believe that we are in error, please contact us.
Below, FIRE has excerpted policies affecting freedom of association and materials related to mandatory student orientations. Please note that the materials below this line do not affect a college or university's Speech Code Rating.
Mandatory Student Orientation Materials
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Student Fee Policies Affecting Freedom of Association
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Other Policies Restricting Freedom of Association
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