Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Private University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Mind and Hand Book: Policies Regarding Student Behavior- II (10) Freedom of Expression
Freedom of expression is essential to the mission of a university. So is freedom from unreasonable and disruptive offense. Members of this educational community are encouraged to avoid putting these essential elements of our university to a balancing test.
MIT Policies & Procedures: 9.5 Policy on Harassment
Harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a verbal, nonverbal or physical nature that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a work or academic environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile or abusive and that adversely affects an individual’s…
MITNet Rules of Use
Any use that might contribute to the creation of a hostile academic or work environment is prohibited ...
Mind and Hand Book: Policies Regarding Student Behavior- II (7) (D) (2). Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, when: ... The conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive that a reasonable person…
Housing & Residential Services: Mural Policy
Unacceptable material includes images or language that is derogatory on the basis of race, color, sex, orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
MIT Policies & Procedures: 1.1 Mission and Objectives
The Institute seeks through research and reflection to extend the boundaries of knowledge and the horizons of the human intellect. In so doing, it aims to create an atmosphere of intellectual excitement, a climate of inquiry and innovation in which each student…