The Navigator (University Housing Resident Handbook): Harassment and Bullying

Lake Superior State University

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  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
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“Bullying” is antagonistic and unwelcome behavior towards another that is severe or repeated and that would be likely to intimidate, hurt, demean, defame, control, or diminish a reasonable person. Bullying is not in the intent, but in the perception of the behavior against another.

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Harassment and bullying are strictly prohibited at LSSU. Harassment and bullying may be verbal, physical, or psychological and may occur through electronic means (i.e.,cyber bullying). Harassment and bullying can occur through one severe, isolated incident or through a pattern of repeated incidents. Such actions are unwelcome and pose a risk to the health and safety of the University community. Petty slights, annoyances, and isolated incidents (unless serious and pervasive) may not rise to the level of a policy violation

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