Registered Student Organization Handbook: Cyberbullying Policy

Indiana University, Southeast

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Cyberbullying is treated as a form of harassment and intimidation under the IU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, Part I., C. While IU Southeast recognizes and encourages freedom of expression, members of the campus community have the right to be free from harassment, conduct that interferes with an individual’s academic performance, or a learning environment that is intimidating, hostile, or offensive. Cyberbullying constitutes conduct that may compromise the security of the university or the integrity of the educational process. We uphold our institutional values when we ensure the highest level of mutual respect and a culture of inclusion and dignity for all.

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Being a victim of cyberbullying can be a common and painful experience. People who cyberbully or cyber stalk:
● Pretend they are other people online to trick others
● Spread lies and rumors about victims
● Trick people into revealing personal information
● Send or forward mean text messages
● Post pictures of victims without their consent

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