Student Code of Conduct: Appendix A - General Definitions

Relevant Excerpt

Bullying— The severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal, or electronic expression, or physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another individual, that has the effect of: causing physical or emotional harm to the other student or damage to the other student’s property; placing the other student in reasonable fear of harm to themselves him/herself or damage to their his/her property; creating a hostile environment at school for the other student; infringing on the rights of other students on campus; materially and substantially altering the education process or the orderly operation of the University. If the bullying is directed at those associated, or perceived to be associated with a protected class, it may be a violation of the University Policy Against Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Retaliation (included in the Equal Opportunity Diversity and Affirmative Action Plan) and/or a violation of the University’s Sexual Violence Policy. Violations of those policies may be addressed under the EO Investigation and Resolution Procedures.