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Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Policy

  • Policy Rating
    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
  • Last Updated
Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, graphic, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, when: ... such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it interferes…

Student Handbook: Policies for Undergraduate Student Organizations- Religion

  • Policy Rating
    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
  • Last Updated
The ability to express one’s views regarding religion is a significant freedom of speech that the College upholds. In some instances, this type of expression becomes an avenue for persuasion to affiliate with a particular religion. Discussion in this vein is prohibited…

Free Speech Guidelines

  • Policy Rating
    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
  • Last Updated
There are obligations of civility and respect for others that underlie rational discourse. Racial, sexual, and intense personal harassment not only show grave disrespect for the dignity of others, but also prevent rational discourse. Behavior evidently intended to dishonor such characteristics as…

Student Handbook: Policies for Undergraduate Student Organizations- Distribution of Printed Matter

  • Policy Rating
    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Protest and Demonstration Policies
  • Last Updated
Distribution of printed matter in the Houses, dormitories, Dudley residences, Annenberg Hall, or on Harvard property must be approved by the Dean of Students Office. ... For distribution of materials outdoors, all ISOs must register with the Dean of Students Office.

University-Wide Statement on Rights and Responsibilities

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
  • Last Updated
The University must affirm, assure and protect the rights of its members to organize and join political associations, convene and conduct public meetings, publicly demonstrate and picket in orderly fashion, advocate and publicize opinion by print, sign, and voice.

Recognized Student Organization Resource Guide: Free Speech and Expression

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
  • Last Updated
The principles of free speech and the free interchange of ideas are fundamental to the Harvard community.
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