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Do you have any information, updates, or changes regarding the policies at this institution? Let us know! 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)No policies found. Protected Group Harassment Policies (Learn More)No policies found. Sexual Harassment Policies (Learn More)Student Handbook: Policy and Procedures Governing Sexual Harassment 07-08
Sexual harassment may be described as sexual assault, coerced
sexual intercourse, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other physical or verbal conduct of a sexual nature where: [...] Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s academic or work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment. Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited
to the following, when such behavior or acts come within one of the definitions above: [...] 6. Displaying or transmitting sexually suggestive pictures, objects, cartoons, or posters if it is known or should be known that the behavior is unwelcome. 7. Continuing to write sexually suggestive notes or letters if it is known or should be known that the person does not welcome such behavior. 8. Referring to or calling a person a sexualized name if it is known or should be known that the person does not welcome such behavior. 9. Regularly telling sexual jokes or using sexually vulgar or explicit language in the presence of a person if it is known or should be known that the person does not welcome such behavior. [...] 11.Derogatory or provoking remarks about or relating to a person’s sex. 12.Harassing acts or behavior directed against a person on the basis of his or her sex. View full policy (PDF, 1058 KB). General Harassment Policies (Learn More)Student Handbook: Student Conduct 07-08
Harassment, abuse, coercion, injurious conduct. Physical or
verbal abuse and threatening and intimidating behavior of any sort, including not only direct threats of any kind, but also psychological and sexual harassment. Examples of such conduct include, but are not limited to: a. Threats, intimidation, physical abuse, verbal harassment, or derogatory statements directed towards other students, visitors, or College employees. b. Abusive, obscene, vulgar, loud, or disruptive language or conduct directed toward and offensive to a member of or a visitor to the College community. c. Discriminatory behavior with regard to age, sex, religion, affection/sexual preference, disability, race or color. View full policy (PDF, 1058 KB). Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)Campus Safety 07-08
Each person has a personal responsibility for creating an environment free from hate speech, physical violence, harassment, vandalism, and theft. The security of the College is not limited to the physical safety of community members and their personal property. It also requires the preservation of a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in which people advocate not only for their own rights, but for those of each person who lives and/or works at the College, and where differing views are not only tolerated but embraced.
View full policy (PDF, 213 KB). Loyalty Oaths and Honor Codes (Learn More)No policies found. Mission Statements (Learn More)No policies found. Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)Academic Freedom Policy 07-08
The College recognizes that the free play of ideas, with all its attendant controversies, is indispensable to the act of discovery and to the dissemination of knowledge.
Faculty and instructors are free to teach and to discuss any aspect of a topic pertinent to the understanding of the subject matter of the course that is being taught. Approaches in the classroom, so long as they are within the stipulations of the law and of other stated College policies, are the professional province and responsibility of the teacher. Controversial materials and the expression of controversial views by teachers should not be discouraged. However, teachers must recognize the responsibility inherent in the perceived authority of their position and make reasonable efforts to approach material from an informed position, avoid knowing misrepresentation, and avoid using their position of authority to manipulate student opinion.
View full policy (PDF, 157 KB). Other Speech Codes (Learn More)Student Handbook: Policies and Procedures 07-08
By enrolling in Bennington College, all students
automatically accept its regulations and acknowledge the right of the College to take disciplinary action. View full policy (PDF, 1058 KB). NOTE: You must have Adobe Acrobat installed to view policies in PDF format. The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in April 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 MaterialsNo policies found. Student Fee Policies Affecting Freedom of AssociationNo policies found. Other Policies Restricting Freedom of AssociationNo policies found. |
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