Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Third Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Joseph P Grunenwald Clarion University of Pennsylvania Office of the President Clarion, PA 16214 814-393-2220 jgrunenwald@clarion.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.clarion.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)
Student Rights, Regulations, and Procedures: Sexual Harassment Policy 09-10
person would find the environment hostile and abusive.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or conduct of a sexual nature will
constitute sexual harassment when:
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Such conduct is sufficiently pervasive or severe to have the effect of interfering with an
individual's work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work
or academic environment.
suggestive gestures, comments, innuendoes, jokes or questions of a sexual nature; that are sufficiently
pervasive or severe to have the effect of stigmatizing, insulting, or ridiculing others on the basis of sex or
sexual orientation; implied or overt threats; the use of sexually explicit pictures, objects, or materials in class
room or work areas that have no legitimate or instructional purposes; unwelcomed letters, e-mail or phone
calls of a sexual nature; sexual graffiti or visuals; unwelcomed touching, pinching, or patting; repeatedly
asking for a date after the person has expressed disinterest; and pressure for sexual favors.
Free Speech Zones
Student Rights, Regulations, and Procedures: Peaceful Assembly Policy 09-10
Form located in the Events and Scheduling Office in consultation with the Director of Campus Life. Such events
are scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis, are restricted to the Gemmell Performance Area, except as noted
above, and must:
a. Have the completed Peaceful Assembly Space Request Form turned into the Events & Scheduling Office
at least 48 hours in advance of the start of the event ....
of the health and safety of individuals, and/or damage of property, the university hereby designates the Gemmell
outside performing area as the "Peaceful Assembly Area" on the Clarion campus and is unrestricted on time of day
or day of week. Alternative locations can be planned for an area on-campus, Monday through Friday after 7 p.m.,
that is no less than 50-feet away from an academic building or residence hall, or Saturday and Sunday, no
restrictions on time, but must be at least 50-feet away from an academic building or residence hall.
Internet Usage Policies
Computer Network Use Policy 09-10
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Rights, Regulations, and Procedures: Preamble 09-10
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in October 2009. 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.