710: Violence on Campus
Middle Tennessee State University
Relevant Excerpt
Violence addressed by this policy is defined as acts of violence or threats of aggression including gestures, or oral or written expression which:
A. Create fear of bodily harm;
B. Cause or are capable of causing death or bodily injury;
C. Threaten the safety of a co-worker, student, or member of the general public; or
D. Damage property.
Acts of violence and threats of violence include, but are not limited to: verbal (such as threats, harassment, abuse, or intimidation), nonverbal (such as gestures and intimidation), written communication (such as notes, email), physical (such as hitting, pushing, shoving, kicking, touching, and assault), and other (such as arson, sabotage, vandalism, and stalking).