Speech Code Rating
Housing Handbook: Room Information- Decorating Rooms
The outside of the room door and the window facing outward are considered public display areas. University staff may deem a posting inappropriate if it violates the law, falsely defames an individual, or unjustifiably invades substantial privacy or confidentiality interests. Any posting…
Bias Reporting
Northern Illinois University (NIU) strives to create a welcoming, inclusive and equitable community where all people are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to safeguarding individuals' constitutional rights to free speech and assembly and addressing incidents of bias that may…
Freedom of Expression at NIU: Frequently Asked Questions
I used to be able to avoid the MLK green zone when offensive and hateful speakers were present. Now these speakers can be wherever they want including in front of my residence hall, cafeteria, academic buildings, etc. Why isn’t the university working…
Nondiscrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy and Procedures for Students, Faculty and Staff
Harassment is defined as unwelcome verbal, written, visual, or physical conduct, including via electronic means, that is based on the individual’s actual or perceived membership in a protected class and the conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive to: • Unreasonably interfere with…
Housing Handbook: Standards of Accountability- Discrimination and Harassment
Harassment of individuals, especially based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability will not be tolerated in university residence halls or by the university in general. Such harassment is defined as acting or communicating in a manner that intentionally harasses…
Sexual Misconduct Policy and Complaint Procedures
F. Sexual harassment: Denial of Equal Access Unwelcome conduct on the basis of sex determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the university’s education program or activity.