Boston College

For purpose of this policy, the following are considered discriminatory harassment.
1. Conduct that, by reference to the sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, handicap, age, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran of a member or members of the University community, intentionally or recklessly abuses, mocks, or disparages a person or persons so as to affect their educational performance or living or working environment at Boston College.

As a University dedicated to fostering the dignity of each person, Boston College strives to provide an
environment that is free of discriminatory harassment. The search for truth and freedom of inquiry are
integral to a Jesuit university and presume the right of each member of the University community to be
respected as a person, without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, handicap,
age, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. All members of the University community,
especially faculty and other individuals who exercise supervisory authority, have an obligation to
promote this environment.

Material is accessible on network resources which some individuals may consider objectionable or offensive. Boston College does not encourage or endorse the access of such material except for legitimate academic purposes. Users are to exercise caution and good judgment if there is a reasonable expectation that accessed material may be considered objectionable by some. Such material is to be accessed in a private environment and in a manner that will not negatively affect those who may deem it objectionable or offensive. Public workstations (i.e., those in open offices, laboratories, the libraries, and other public places) are not to be used to access such material, hard copies are not to be directed to public printers, and potentially offensive material is not to be forwarded to others without their consent. The use of potentially offensive language in the text of network messages or to identify technological resources is prohibited.

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Communications from members of the University community are to reflect mutual respect, civility, and other moral standards. The use of obscene or intolerant language, and the use of similarly offensive graphic or video images, clearly violate these standards and are considered inappropriate for electronic and all other forms of University discourse. The determination of what is obscene, offensive, or intolerant is within the sole discretion of the University.

All student members of the Boston College community have certain
responsibilities to the institution and to its members. These include:
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The obligation to refrain from interfering with the freedom of expression of others. This
would include such activities as newspaper thefts, attempting to shout down speakers,
and intentional jamming of computer networks.

All student members of the Boston College community have certain rights.
These include:
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The right to learn, which includes the right of access to ideas, the right of access to facts and opinions, the right to express ideas, and the right to discuss those ideas with others.
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The right to express opinion, which includes the right to state agreement or disagreement with the opinions of others and the right to an appropriate forum for the expression of opinion.

All persons serving in instructional or research capacities, whether faculty members or adjunct faculty,
whether serving under full-time or part-time appointments, are guaranteed the enjoyment of academic
freedom. They have not only the right, but also the duty, to participate fully in the search for and the
communication of truth. It is the policy of Boston College to encourage full freedom in teaching,
discussion, research and publication and to protect members of the faculty, whether tenured or non-tenured,
against pressures and influences from within or from outside the University which would restrict them in
the exercise of freedom.

It is the purpose of Boston College to cultivate the attitudes and to provide the means essential to
achieve:
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2. freedom of inquiry as indispensable for attaining truth.

The following activities are prohibited by users of the Boston College network or information technology infrastructure:
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Abusive or offensive behavior, especially messages deemed obscene, intolerant, or even "nuisance" in content. This includes pornography or other obscene content that is objectionable on a computer and not in concert with Boston College's moral standards. In case of disagreement over what constitutes any such behavior, the determination is made by the University, not by an individual accused of the behavior, and can be made without consulting the individual.

As members of both the Boston College and the neighborhood communities, students who reside in off-campus apartments have a responsibility to demonstrate respect and concern for all members of the local community. As a result, Boston College imposes an obligation upon all its students to demonstrate responsible citizenship in the local neighborhood. Excessive or unreasonable noise, the illegal use and/or sale or distribution of alcohol or drugs, objects being thrown out of apartment windows, excessively large parties, and/or rude and abusive language or behavior are not in concert with the obligation.

[A]pplications for permits for all activities in the nature of a public speech, rally, demonstration, march, or protest must be submitted a minimum of 48 hours in advance to the Dean for Student Development. If approved, the activities must be conducted in accordance with the rules set forth below. The Dean reserves the right to determine the time and place of any public demonstration. Participation in a demonstration without prior authorization could result in disciplinary action. [...]
The following types of conduct will be treated as disruptive and unacceptable:

1. Physical or verbal abuse of any person on property owned or controlled by the University.

All postings on the Boston College campus must be approved and stamped through the Office of the Dean for Student Development and the Office of Residential Life.

Postings must contain information that is relevant to the event. Postings cannot be libelous or contain any material that is inconsistent with the community standards of Boston College, including any references to alcohol, drugs, or sexual innuendos. Boston College reserves the right to make decisions regarding the approval of what is to be posted.

Postings must be distributed through the Office of Residential Life. Postings not distributed by the Office of Residential Life will be removed. Postings in the residence halls are limited to 150 postings per event. All postings must be delivered to the Office of Residential Life central office for distribution.