University of California, Davis

Harassment by a student of any person by a) using, displaying, or making other demonstrations of words, gestures, imagery, or physical materials, or engaging in any form of bodily conduct, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, alienage, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability, that has the effect of creating a hostile and intimidating environment sufficiently severe or pervasive to substantially impair a reasonable person's participation in University programs or activities, or use of University facilities. The conduct must target a specific person(s) and must be addressed directly to that person(s). Before applying this policy, the campus must consult with the Office of General Counsel regarding its interpretation and application in light of the specific circumstances.

Sexual harassment--unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly: [...] Creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or learning environment.

You must take responsibility for your own learning and awareness about racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression. Acts of intolerance will not go unchallenged within this community.

No one has the right to denigrate another human being on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical capability, or any other difference. Verbal or written abuse (including e-mail or instant messaging), threats, harassment, physical assault, intimidation, or other forms of violence against any member or group of members of your community will not be tolerated.

Members of our community are expected to treat each other with respect and dignity, to refrain from displays of inappropriate anger or intimidating conduct, to shun epithets or abusive language, and to find effective means to disagree, to persuade and to inform through rational discussion.

The successful conduct of the university's affairs requires that every member of the university community acknowledge and practice the following basic principles: [...] We affirm the inherent dignity in all of us, and we strive to maintain a climate of justice marked by respect for each other. We acknowledge that our society carries within it historical and deep-rooted misunderstandings and biases, and therefore we will endeavor to foster mutual understanding among the many parts of our whole. [...] We confront and reject all manifestations of discrimination, including those based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, status within or outside the university, or any of the other differences among people which have been excuses for misunderstanding, dissension or hatred. We recognize and cherish the richness contributed to our lives by our diversity. We take pride in our various achievements, and we celebrate our differences.

Misrepresenting oneself through any instant messenger service is also a violation, as is sending communications containing [...] offensive content. Students misusing computer and network privileges will lose in-room network access and face university disciplinary sanctions.