Washington University in St. Louis

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St. Louis, Missouri

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Chicago Statement for Free Speech adopted

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Advertising and Promotions

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    Posting and Distribution Policies
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Posting may not make any references to alcoholic beverages or other drugs. Sexist and discriminatory materials are not allowed.

Discrimination and Harassment: Sexual Harassment

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    Harassment Policies
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Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on sex. It may include unwelcome sexual advances or other nonconsensual conduct of a sexual nature, when ... such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic…

Residential Life Policies and Procedures: Harassment

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Washington University advocates a positive and safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff and does not tolerate harassment of any kind. Harassment is defined as unwelcome and objectively offensive conduct that (a) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with…

Residential Life Policies: Important Things to Know- Posting Policies and Procedures

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Sexist or discriminatory materials are prohibited. What constitutes sexist or discriminatory materials will be left to the discretion of the Residential Life staff.

Bias Report and Support System: What is a Bias Incident?

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    Policies on Bias and Hate Speech
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A bias incident is any discriminatory or hurtful act that appears to be or is perceived by the victim to be motivated by race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status or socioeconomic status…

Rights and Responsibilities of Resident Students

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The right to be free from fear of intimidation, physical and/or emotional harm.