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Student Rights and Code of Conduct: Bias Incidents

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Policies on Bias and Hate Speech
  • Last Updated
The University defines a “bias complaint” as “any report of a threat or act of harassment or intimidation – verbal, written or physical – which is personally directed against or targets a Plymouth State University community member because of that student’s age…

University System of New Hampshire: Acceptable Use Policy

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Internet Usage Policies
  • Last Updated
Inappropriate Use Use for the purpose of lobbying that connotes USNH or component institution involvement in or endorsement of any political candidate or ballot initiative.

Student Rights and Code of Conduct: Freedom of Expression and Assembly

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Protest and Demonstration Policies
  • Last Updated
To facilitate robust debate and the free exchange of ideas, the University has established high visibility areas on campus as “Speakers Corners” that may be used by any person, including non-students and other campus guests, for expressive activities and related conduct, including…

Student Rights and Code of Conduct: Harassment Policy

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
  • Last Updated
In the educational environment, for conduct to constitute harassment under this policy, it must include more than the mere expression of views, words, symbols, or thoughts that another person finds offensive. The conduct must be: (1) unwelcome; (2) discriminatory on the basis…

Student Rights and Code of Conduct: General Student Rights

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
  • Last Updated
Plymouth State University students, as individuals, enjoy the same rights that are guaranteed to every citizen of the United States and the State of New Hampshire. The University affirms the right of students to freedom of expression, conscience, political and religious belief…
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