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University Policies: Anti-harassment Policy, Interim (III.C.1)

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    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
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Harassment Conduct towards another person or identifiable group of persons that is so severe, pervasive or objectively offensive that it has the purpose or effect of: Creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment, work environment or environment for participation in a University…

Commitment to Freedom of Expression

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    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
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Because Purdue University (the “University”) is committed to free and open inquiry in all matters, it guarantees all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge, and learn. Except insofar as limitations on that freedom are…

University Policies: Electronic Mail (VII.A.1)

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    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Internet Usage Policies
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Policies and regulations that apply to other forms of communications at the University also apply to electronic mail. In addition, the following specific actions and uses of University Email Services and University Email Accounts are considered a violation of this standard:…

University Catalog: Student Conduct- Purdue University Bill of Student Rights

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    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
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It is the right of every student to exercise freely full rights as a citizen.

University Catalog: Student Conduct- Purdue University Bill of Student Rights

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    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
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[T]he student shall be free to discuss and express any view relevant to subject matter presented by the instructor or other class members. However, in exercising this freedom, the student shall not interfere with the academic process of the class by speaking…

University Policies: Violent Behavior (IV.A.3)

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    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Other Speech Codes
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Threat A serious expression of intent to commit an act of unlawful violence to a particular individual or group of individuals or to cause damage to another person’s property, or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health and safety of another…