Bryn Mawr College
Undergraduate Non-Branch Campus
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Private |
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None |
| Federal Circuit: |
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Third Circuit |
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President Jane Dammen McAuliffe
Bryn Mawr College
Office of the President
Taylor Hall, 101 N. Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-526-5156
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| Website: |
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http://www.brynmawr.edu |
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On this page, FIRE has excerpted policies that address speech and expression. You may download the full policy in .pdf form, below.
Policies on Diversity and Multiculturalism (Learn More)
No policies found.
Student Handbook: Statement of Procedures Concerning Sexual Harassment and Other Forms of Harassment and Discrimination 07-08
The College also prohibits [harassment] when it is based on race, color, age, national origin
and religion or on any other basis prohibited
by law. Harassment on the basis of one’s sexual
orientation can also constitute discrimination on
the basis of sex.
Student Handbook: Statement of Procedures Concerning Sexual Harassment and Other Forms of Harassment and Discrimination 07-08
It is the policy of Bryn Mawr College to maintain
a work and academic environment free from discrimination
and offensive or degrading remarks
or conduct.
Sexual harassment can include verbal behavior
such as unwanted comments, suggestions, jokes
or pressure for sexual favors; nonverbal behavior
such as suggestive looks or leering; and physical
behavior such as pats. Some specific examples of
behavior that are inappropriate include: • Negative or offensive comments, jokes or suggestions
about another employee’s gender or
sexuality, ethnicity or religion.
• Obscene or lewd sexual comments, jokes, suggestions
or innuendoes.
• Slang names, or labels that others could find
offensive.
• Talking about or calling attention to an
employee’s or student’s body or sexual characteristics.
Unwelcome
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct constitute sexual
harassment when: [...] Such conduct has the purpose or effect of
interfering with an individual’s work performance
or academic performance or creating
an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
No policies found.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
No policies found.
Student Handbook: Bryn Mawr College Honor Code 07-08
We recognize that acts of discrimination and harassment, including, but not limited to, acts of racism, homophobia, classism, ableism, and discrimination against religious and political minorities are devoid of respect and therefore, by definition, violate this Code.
Bryn Mawr College Mission Statement 07-08
Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Discriminatory Harassment Policies 07-08
The College is also firmly committed to academic and professional excellence and to freedom of inquiry and expression for all members of the College community.
In its policy of prohibiting discrimination and discriminatory harassment, Bryn Mawr intends
1. to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States and of Pennsylvania [....]
Computing Services: Acceptable Use Policy 07-08
Prohibited practices include, but are not limited to:
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Sending forged, threatening or harassing communications.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in May 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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