Davidson College

Examples of Inappropriate Use of Services: Inappropriate uses of Services include, but are not limited to: … Sending deceptive and false emails or electronic communications, or engaging in activities to defraud or trick someone; Sending “spam,” chain letters, or any other type of unauthorized wides... Read More

The Davidson College Statement of Purpose states “As a college that welcomes students, faculty, and staff from a variety of nationalities, ethnic groups, and traditions, Davidson values diversity, recognizing the dignity and worth of every person.” Flags and banners may be hung out of the windows of resident r... Read More

Flyers may only be hung on designated public spaces in residential areas. … Flyers that are hung in designated public spaces that conflict with the Davidson College statement of purpose, or those that promote violations of campus policy or illegal activities are prohibited and may be removed. Read More

Students are expected to develop social skills and relations which are mutually beneficial and which lead to personal maturity. Social conduct is therefore to be based upon concern for others. For example, students have the obligation to avoid any action which might impair the well-being or reputation of guests. Res... Read More

Harassment is unwanted behavior that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a person’s or a group of persons’ educational, work, social or living activities. As such, it violates this Code and, in some cases, federal or state law. Harassment can take many forms. Types of harassment... Read More

Sexual Harassment “Sexual Harassment” is defined as unwelcome conduct that has the effect of substantially interfering with a person’s work or educational opportunity; and conduct is sufficiently severe, pervasive, and objectionably offensive to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational env... Read More

The College may not infringe upon the rights of students, particularly those of freedom of speech, of peaceable assembly, and the right of petition. The student is both a citizen and a member of the College. … Students and their organizations are free to examine and discuss all questions of interest and ... Read More

A bias incident is also an offense against a person or property motivated in whole or in part by the offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender identity BUT may not rise to the level of a crime. The college will not discipline students for offenses that do... Read More

Sexual harassment means conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following: … Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the College’s Education Programs or Activities. Read More

Davidson prepares many of its students for graduate and professional study, it intends to teach all students to think clearly, to make relevant and valid judgments, to discriminate among values, and to communicate freely with others in the realm of ideas. Read More