Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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Public or Private: Public
Special Status: None
Federal Circuit: Third Circuit
Head of Institution: President William N. Ruud
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
President's Office, OM 308
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
717-477-1301
Website: http://www.ship.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.

Policies on Diversity and Multiculturalism (Learn More)

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Protected Group Harassment Policies (Learn More)

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Sexual Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Office of Social Equity: Sexual Harassment Policy Statement 07-08
For purposes of this policy, unsolicited sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, verbal comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature which are unwelcome 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 work or academic environment.
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General Harassment Policies (Learn More)

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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)

Swataney: Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures: Community Regulations 07-08
Student rights, especially for
University owned campus housing residents, include:
[...]
B. The right to be free from harassment, intimidation, physical harm, and emotional
abuse.
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Loyalty Oaths and Honor Codes (Learn More)

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Mission Statements (Learn More)

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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)

Swataney: Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Process- Preamble 07-08
The community exists for the pursuit of learning, the transmission of
knowledge, the development of students as scholars and citizens, and ultimately, for the general well-
being of society. Freedom of inquiry, speech, action, and expression is indispensable in the attainment
of these goals. Academic freedom is at the cornerstone of the enterprise.
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Other Speech Codes (Learn More)

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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in July 2007. 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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