Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Third Circuit
Head of Institution: President Tony K Atwater
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
John Sutton Hall, Room 201
1011 South Drive
Indiana, PA 15705
724-357-2200
tony.atwater@iup.edu
Website: http://www.iup.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)

The Source: Sexual Harassment Policy 09-10

Sexual harassment is defined as:
a. making unwelcome sexual advances
b. requesting sexual favors
c. verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature--when submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of a person's
employment or education
d. verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature--which has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic, personal, or
professional performance
e. verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature--which has the purpose or effect of unreasonably creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational,
social, or work environment
f. basing employment or academic decisions upon a person's submission to or rejection of verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
View full policy (PDF, 350 KB).

The Source: Policies and Regulations Regarding Student Behavior 09-10

Harassment - Intimidation, invasion of privacy, or any threat to the well-being of a person or group which is communicated verbally, in writing, or through contact by telephone, computer, a third party, or by any other means of communication.
View full policy (PDF, 194 KB).

Free Speech Zones

The Source: Scheduling of University Facilities 09-10

University and non university groups may use campus facilities at the Indiana, Armstrong, and Punxsutawney campuses only when the planned activity is consistent
with the Mission Statement of the university.
The university may require security services at any extracurricular event at the expense of the sponsor.
View full policy (PDF, 350 KB).

Posting Policies

The Source: Sign and Poster Policy 09-10

IUP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. The posting of material that is insensitive to affirmative action issues (racism, sexism, etc.) is prohibited, and alleged violations should be referred to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
View full policy (PDF, 350 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

IT Support Center: Policies- Technology Civility 101 09-10

Civility

Communicate respectfully and civilly and promote a diverse, tolerant, and open environment

* do not display offensive materials, child pornography, or sexually oriented web pages or graphics
* do not use words to embarrass, intimidate, threaten, harass, or create a hostile, offensive environment
View full policy (PDF, 16 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

The Source: Policies and Regulations Regarding Student Behavior 09-10

As a member of the academic community and of the larger society, a student retains the rights, protections, guarantees, and responsibilities which are held by all citizens.
View full policy (PDF, 100 KB).

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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.