Fitchburg State University

Public University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

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Massachusetts State Universities Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Affirmative Action Plan

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    Red
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    Harassment Policies
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Discriminatory harassment. A form of unlawful discrimination including verbal and/or physical conduct based on legally protected characteristics and/or membership in a protected class that: 1. has the purpose or effect of creating an objectively intimidating, hostile or offensive work or educational environment…

Housing Policies and Procedures: Telephone Harassment

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    Yellow
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    Harassment Policies
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TELEPHONE HARASSMENT Massachusetts State Law provides that a person who intends to harass, annoy or alarm another person but with no intent of legitimate communication, makes a phone call, whether or not a conversation ensues, commits harassment. Harassment is a misdemeanor and…

Electronic Mail Services (email) Policy

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    Yellow
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    Internet Usage Policies
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Interference. FSU email shall not be used for purposes that could reasonably be expected to cause, directly or indirectly, strain on computing systems or unwarranted or unsolicited interference with another’s use of email services. Such prohibited use includes, but is not limited…

Housing Policies and Procedures: Physical Abuse & Harassment

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    Yellow
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    Harassment Policies
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Any resident involved in abuse or harassment, including verbal abuse or threats, of another person will have their housing occupancy agreement reviewed for termination.

Student Code of Conduct: Student Conduct Process

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    Yellow
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    Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
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Fitchburg State University expects its students to act in a manner that demonstrates personal responsibility and respect for the community. Respect for the rights of others, openness to new and challenging ideas, civility and courtesy are examples of this expectation.

Information Technology: Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy

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    Yellow
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    Internet Usage Policies
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ADDENDUM 1 – Some examples of Unacceptable Use ... Sending messages that are malicious or that a reasonable person would find to be harassing.