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Bias Reporting

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    Yellow
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    Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
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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…

Housing Handbook: Room Information- Decorating Rooms

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    Yellow
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    Posting and Distribution Policies
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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…

Housing Handbook: Standards of Accountability- Discrimination and Harassment

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    Yellow
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    Harassment Policies
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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…

Nondiscrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy and Procedures for Students, Faculty and Staff

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    Yellow
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    Harassment Policies
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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…

Freedom of Expression at NIU: Frequently Asked Questions

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    Yellow
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    Posting and Distribution Policies
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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…

Freedom of Expression at NIU

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    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
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Northern Illinois University is committed to freedom of expression and open discussion in all matters of public interest and is further committed to assuring all members of the University community have the broad latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge, and learn.
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