Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Third Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President F. Javier Cevallos Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 303B Stratton Administration Center PO Box 730 Kutztown, PA 19530 610-683-4102 cevallos@kutztown.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.kutztown.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 Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Assault, Harassment, and/or Reckless Endangerment 09-10
Physical abuse or harassment, verbal abuse or harassment,
assault and/or battery, threats, intimidation, coercion, and/or
other conduct which threatens or endangers the health and
safety of any member of the university community including
oneself; intentionally or recklessly endangering, threatening,
or causing physical harm to any person including oneself;
communicating to any person with the intent to cause alarm
or threaten another person.
Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures 09-10
verbal or physical conduct that is pervasive or severe may
constitute sexual harassment when: ... such conduct has the effect of unreasonably interfering with
an individual's work or academic performance or creating
an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic
environment.
Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Kutztown University Code of Civility 09-10
this community commits each member
to a code of appropriate behavior.
In so choosing . . .
* I shall respect the rights, feelings,
and property of others;
* I shall appreciate diversity and encourage
its acceptance by others;
* I shall nourish the development of
a society in which bigotry, harassment,
prejudice, and hatred of any
kind is not tolerated;
* I shall cultivate good citizenship in
myself and others;
* I shall exhibit and encourage academic
integrity; and
* I shall honor the laws, policies and
principles of Kutztown University
and the broader community.
I pledge to uphold these standards
and to demonstrate sound judgment
as it relates to the principles of this
scholarly community.
Free Speech Zones
Student Handbook: Solicitation and Public Demonstration 09-10
as recruitment, distribution of information
materials, events promotion
and other similar activities which
do not include the sale of goods or
services or solicitation of funds. ... Solicitation may take place outdoors.
Such solicitation is limited
to the southern portion of the mall
in front of the Rohrbach Library or
on the University’s property northeast
of the intersection of Luckenbill
and North Campus drive. The
Director of Public Safety and Police
Services, together with the Director
for Student Union and Involvement
Services, will determine where the
solicitation may occur.
to schedule a public demonstration
or rally must meet with the
Director of Public Safety and Police
Services, or designee to describe
the activity and seek permission.
Posting Policies
Student Handbook: Outdoor Posting and Chalking Policy 09-10
alcohol ....
any of the following are prohibited:
a. interfere with or be incompatible with the University's
statement on non-discrimination, as stated in the
introduction to the University's Undergraduate Catalog ....
Housing and Residential Services: About Decorations 09-10
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Document on Student Rights and Welfare 09-10
of speech, peaceful assembly, and right of petition as other
citizens enjoy and are subject to the same civil laws and due
process as other citizens.
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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.