University of Rhode Island
Public University
Kingston, Rhode Island
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Bias Response Team: What is Bias?
Equity and inclusion are critical components for campus community members to thrive. The Bias Resource Team (BRT) is an interdisciplinary group comprised of URI staff and faculty. The BRT reviews information about reported bias incidents and refers campus resources to those who…
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment is any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature and/or based on gender that is sufficiently severe and pervasive and objectively offensive as to interfere with a person’s work/learning / program performance or to create a hostile, intimidating, or abusive environment…
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Bullying/Cyberbullying
Bullying/Cyberbullying Engaging in repeated or aggressive behaviors that intimidate, intentionally harm, control, or seek to control another individual physically, mentally, or emotionally that it alters the conditions of education, employment, or participation in a university program or activity. An isolated incident, unless…
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Respect for University Functions, Policies, and Procedures
The University of Rhode Island strongly values free speech. The freedom to debate and discuss the merits of competing ideas does not mean that members of the university community may say whatever they wish, wherever they wish. Consistent with the rule of…
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Harassment
“Harassment” is defined as conduct that is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive, and that so undermines and detracts from the victim’s educational experience, that the victim-student is effectively denied equal access to educational resources and opportunities. The presentation of any idea…
Student Handbook: Statement of Students' Rights
Students have the right to freedom of expression, freedom of association, freedom of inquiry and peaceful assembly.