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Bridgewater State University

Public University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Speech Code Rating

MA State Universities Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy

Policy Rating

Green
Speech Code Category

Harassment Policies
Last Updated

May 16, 2025

Section V.1 Title IX Prohibited Sexual Harassment (a) Sexual Harassment The Universities prohibit, under this Policy, conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following conditions: ... 2. Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be…

Student Handbook: Free Speech and Demonstration Policy

Policy Rating

Green
Speech Code Category

Security Fee Policies
Last Updated

May 16, 2025

The need for university staff support, including police support, in conjunction with any use of facilities or areas, shall be determined by University Events or the BSU Police Department, as applicable. Permissible factors for determining the need for police support include, but…

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