Westfield State College
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Policies on Diversity and Multiculturalism (Learn More)
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Student Handbook: Equal Opportunity 07-08
Westfield State College prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation. This policy proscribes all acts, including acts of omission, that have the effect of denying to any person equality of right, entitlement, benefit or opportunity by reason of such person's gender or sexual orientation including all forms of verbal harassment or abuse based on gender or sexual orientation, and all actions or omissions which deny or have the effect of denying any person her/his rights to equality, dignity or opportunity because of her/his gender or sexual orientation. This prohibition encompasses harassment by personal vilification.
What Constitutes Discrimination [...] making disparaging remarks that insult or stigmatize a student's cultural background or race; harassing or abusing, or encouraging others to harass or abuse, a person or group of persons because of race, ethnic origin or religion [...] making insensitive remarks that reflect a student's disability [....]
Student Handbook: Equal Opportunity 07-08
Examples of sexual harassment may include, but are not limited to: [...] a. verbal harassment, or abuse,
b. subtle pressure for sexual activity,
c. sexual remarks about an individual's or group's clothing, body or sexual activities [....]
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
[...] such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's academic or professional performance or creating a sexually intimidating, hostile or offensive employment, educational or living environment.
Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome verbal, non-verbal and/or physical behavior of a sexual nature which has the effect of interfering with student, employment, academic or other status, or of creating a sexually intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Student Conduct Regulations 07-08
The following regulations demonstrate conduct that is prohibited and will subject offenders to disciplinary action.
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Harassing, intimidating, or stalking any member of the College community, visitor or guest. This includes repeated verbal or physical annoyances, or threats committed by any means such as orally, electronically, or in writing.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Conduct: Preface Statement 07-08
Westfield State College recognizes that the student, as an adult member of society and a citizen of the United States of America, is entitled to respect and consideration and has the right to the constitutionally guaranteed freedoms of speech, assembly and association. The College further recognizes the student's right within the institution to freedom of inquiry and to the reasonable use of services and facilities of the College which are intended for his/her education.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in January 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 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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