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Student Policy and Procedure Manual: Hate Speech

  • Speech Code Rating
    Red
  • Speech Code Category
    Policies on Bias and Hate Speech
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Hate Speech – Abusive or threatening behavior (including but not limited to speech, writing/electronic, and/or by way of social media) that expresses prejudice against an individual and/or particular group on the basis of including but not limited to race, religion, or sexual…

Residential Living Handbook: Hallway & Door Decorations

  • Speech Code Rating
    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Posting and Distribution Policies
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​Consideration must be given to other residents, to guests, and to the larger Nicholls State community when decorating and posting items on the outside of doors and in the hallway. Items that interfere with the educational mission of the University are prohibited…

Residential Living Handbook: Inappropriate and/or Disruptive Behavior

  • Speech Code Rating
    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
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Residents and their guests are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and considerate manner at all times. Inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior is defined as any behavior, verbal or physical, which disrupts or is detrimental to the environment and/or its occupants. Such…

Information Technology Policy and Procedures: Email Policy

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    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Internet Usage Policies
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Nicholls State University provides electronic mail (email) services to faculty, staff and students, and to other affiliated classes of individuals, including alumni and official visitors. Use of Nicholls State University email services must be consistent with Nicholls State University’s educational goals and…

Student Policy and Procedure Manual: Sanctionable Misconduct

  • Speech Code Rating
    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
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Conduct Unbecoming - Responsible individual behavior is a basic expectation. Such behavior must stem from a recognition of and basic concern and respect for dignity, rights, and sensibilities of others. Therefore any social behavior which might offend these rights, sensibilities, and dignity…

Student Policy and Procedure Manual: Title Nine/Sexual Assault

  • Speech Code Rating
    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
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Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature when...such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a person’s employment or education, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment or educational environment, and has no legitimate relationship to the…