Student Code of Conduct: Rules and Regulations
Worcester State University
Relevant Excerpt
Bullying/Cyberbullying, defined as the severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another student or a member of the Worcester State University community that has the effect of:
- Causing physical or emotional harm to the other student or damage to the other student’s property.
- Placing the other student in reasonable fear of harm to themselves or of damage to their property.
- Creating a hostile environment for others.
- Infringing on the rights of others.
- Materially and substantially disrupting the education process or the orderly operation of Worcester State University.
- Bullying through the use of technology or any electronic means (cyberbullying).