University of Southern Maine
Public University
Portland, Maine
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University of Maine System Policy: 402 Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence, Stalking and Retaliation and Title IX Sexual Harassment- Title IX Sexual Harassment Definitions
The Title IX regulations define Sexual Harassment as: conduct on the basis of sex that must satisfy one or more of the following: ... Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively…
University of Maine System Policy Manual: Section 212- Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Civility
The Board of Trustees is committed to protecting the rights all University community members share to free speech, which includes free expression and assembly, as enshrined in the U.S. and Maine State Constitutions. These fundamental rights shall be exercised in a manner…
Use of University Facilities & Grounds Policy: The Policy
The University of Southern Maine’s mission of education, research and public service is dependent upon the free flow of ideas. Given this, protecting free speech is of fundamental importance to the University. We understand that the exchange of diverse viewpoints may, at…
Use of University Facilities & Grounds Policy: The Policy
Members of the University Community may conduct meetings, assemblies, expressive activities and spontaneous demonstrations in all unrestricted areas of campus, provided that such meetings, assemblies and demonstrations: Are conducted in a lawful manner and in compliance with this policy and all other…