Guide to Residential Living: Standards for Community Living

Pittsburg State University

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[W]hile each of us has the right to our own personal beliefs, these beliefs in no way give us the right to denigrate others on the basis of age, physical disability, national origin, sexual orientation, race, gender, or religious affiliation.

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Bigotry and hate will be given no home within our Housing & Residence Life community. Our community will not tolerate verbal or written abuse, threats, intimidation, violence, or other forms of harassment against its members. Thus, we cannot accept ignorance, false humor, anger, alcohol, or substance abuse as an excuse, reason, or rationale for such behavior.

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All of us who work and live in the Pittsburg State University residence hall community have chosen to be here. Thus, we must commit ourselves to these principles which are the basis for our purpose, value, and worth.

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