California State University - Monterey Bay

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Ninth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Dianne F Harrison
California State University - Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center
Building 1
Seaside
Seaside, CA 93955-8001
831-582-3532
Dianne_Harrison@csumb.edu
Website: http://csumb.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.

Restrictions on Expressive Rights

Harassment Policies (Learn More)

CSUMB Catalog: Sexual Harassment 09-10

Sexual harassment may range from sexual innuendoes made at inappropriate times, perhaps in the guise of humor, to coerced sexual relations.
Sexual harassment occurs when unwelcome conduct is engaged in because of the targeted individual's sex, and: ... 3. Such conduct is so severe or pervasive that its effect, whether or not intended, is an environment that could be considered by a reasonable person, and is in fact considered by the individual, as intimidating, hostile or offensive.
Examples of harassment include:

* Written communications, such as sending inappropriate jokes or comments in print or by e-mail;
* Verbal communications, such as making graphic or degrading comments about an individual and/or his or her body or personal characteristics, or using epithets, derogatory comments or slurs;
* Physical acts, such as unwanted touching, physical interference, or even assault;
* Visual acts or displays, such as derogatory cartoons, drawings, or posters, or inappropriate gestures.
* Making unwelcome sexual advances or propositions, or offering employment benefits or giving preferential treatment in exchange for sexual favors;
* Making or threatening reprisals after a negative response to unwelcome conduct
View full policy (PDF, 100 KB).

Residential Life Community Standards: Sexual Harassment/Assault 09-10

Sexual harassment is prohibited in any form at CSUMB. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: ... (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive University environment.
View full policy (PDF, 28 KB).

Residential Life Community Standards: Discrimination/Harassment 09-10

1. When decorating your living area (including, but not limited to the interior and exterior of room/suite/doors, windows, lounges,
etc.), please remember that you are part of a diverse community. Housing and Residential Life staff reserves the right to
determine the appropriateness/reasonableness of decorations (included, but not limited to comic strips, videos, posters,
phrases, quotes, signs and/or other forms of expression, etc.) and to request the removal of and/or physically remove
materials in public view that community members may perceive as offensive, degrading, pornographic, discriminatory, or
which promote hate toward community members, including members of constitutionally protected categories. While we
support the rights of individuals to express thoughts and ideas, reasonable time, place, and manner of that expression will be
expected of all members of the community.
2. Engaging in lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior within or around any campus living area or any Residential Life/CSUMB
related function is not permitted.
3. Using vulgar, discriminatory, harassing, and/or inappropriate comments or language when interacting with community
members and/or CSUMB officials may be subject to conduct action.
View full policy (PDF, 32 KB).

Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)

CSUMB Catalog: Student Conduct 09-10

Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and contribute positively to student and university life.
View full policy (PDF, 99 KB).

Posting Policies

Residential Life Community Standards: Posting/Advertising 09-10

Student Housing & Residential Life reserves the right to
deny any request that is deemed to contain material inconsistent with the educational
mission of the university and/or Student Housing & Residential Life. This may
include, but is not limited to discriminatory, offensive, or provocative material or
posting/advertising containing references (explicit or implied) to alcohol or drugs.
View full policy (PDF, 32 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

CSUMB Catalog: Student Conduct 09-10

Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or intimidating and abusive messages.
View full policy (PDF, 99 KB).

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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in June 2010. 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.