Northern Illinois University
Public University
Dekalb, Illinois
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Freedom of Expression at NIU
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.
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.
Procedures for Facilitating Policy Concerning Freedom of Expression
All publicly accessible areas of campus, (“exterior space(s)”) may be used for expression by members of the university community. ... In order to provide necessary resources to support the exercise of one’s constitutional rights, members of the university community and the public…