Haverford College
Undergraduate Non-Branch Campus
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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)
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Staff Handbook: Non-Discrimination/Non-Harassment 07-08
Some examples of such harassment are: using epithets, slurs, negative stereotypes, or threatening, intimidating or engaging in hostile acts that relate to a protected characteristic; purported jokes or pranks; placing on walls, bulletin boards or elsewhere on the College's premises, or circulating in the workplace verbal or written graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward a person or group because of a protected characteristic.
For purposes of this policy, other discriminatory harassment is defined as verbal or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his/her race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or other characteristic protected by law, or that of his/her relatives, friends or associates, and that:
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* has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment, or unreasonably interfering with the individual's work performance; or
* otherwise adversely affects an individual's employment opportunities.
Staff Handbook: Non-Discrimination/Non-Harassment 07-08
For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct when:
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* such verbal or physical conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.
This policy [...] applies to all members of the College community [....]
Some examples of what may constitute sexual harassment are: [...] unwelcome flirtations or advances; unwelcome physical contact; whistling, leering, improper gestures, or offensive remarks, including unwelcome comments about appearance; sexual jokes or other inappropriate use of sexually explicit or offensive language; the display in the workplace of sexually suggestive objects or pictures; using any telecommunications or computer system to send, receive, or exhibit unwelcome discriminatory and/or sexual displays, etc.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
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The Haverford College Honor Code 07-08
Our social relationships should be based on mutual respect and concern. We must consider how our words and actions may affect the sense of acceptance essential to an individual's or group's participation in the community. We strive to foster an environment that genuinely encourages respectful expression of values rather than unproductive self-censorship. Upon encountering actions or values that we find degrading to ourselves and to others, we should feel comfortable initiating dialogue with the mutual goal of increasing our understanding of each other. The social concerns of the Code extend to all forms of communication, including, but not limited to: spoken discussion, posted writing, and internet discussion forums.
Statement of Purpose 07-08
Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
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Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy 07-08
Prohibited practices include, but are not limited to:
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Sending forged, threatening or harassing communications.
Posting Policy 07-08
The name of the individual, club or group posting the notice must appear on the notice itself.
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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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