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Fitchburg State University
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Student Code of Conduct: Student Conduct Process
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: July 31, 2018Fitchburg State College expects its students to act in a mature and responsible manner. Respect for the rights of others, openness to new and challenging ideas, civility and courtesy are examples of this expectation. Read MoreMassachusetts State Universities Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Affirmative Action Plan
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: July 31, 2018Discriminatory harassment. A form of unlawful discrimination including verbal and/or physical conduct based on legally protected characteristics and/or membership in a protected class that: 1. has the purpose or effect of creating an objectively intimidating, hostile or offensive work or educational environment; 2. ... Read MoreInformation Technology: Acceptable Use Policy
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: July 31, 2018The following behaviors are prohibited while using College technology resources or to resources in which FSU is connected or affiliated with: … Sending messages that are malicious or that a reasonable person would find to be harassing. Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Definitions
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: July 31, 2018Harassment—means 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 individual that has the effect of: causing physical or emotional harm to the other student or damage to the other student’s... Read MoreStudent Handbook: Poster Policy
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: July 31, 2018Only organizations recognized by the Student Government Association (SGA) can promote events. … All posters/flyers must be SGA approved with the official stamp and signed by a current SGA member. Those not stamped and signed will be removed. Read MoreResidence Hall Policies and Procedures Handbook: Signs, Pictures, and Posters
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: July 31, 2018Pictures and other material that may be considered objectionable should not be displayed in areas that may be visible outside the student room. Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Definitions
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Bullying Policies
Last updated: July 31, 2018Bullying— the severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal, or electronic expression, or physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another individual, that has the effect of: causing physical or emotional harm to the other student or damage to the other student’s propert... Read MoreResidence Hall Policies and Procedures Handbook: Physical Abuse and Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: July 31, 2018Any resident involved in abuse or harassment, including verbal abuse or threats, of another person will have their housing occupancy agreement reviewed for termination. Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Student Conduct Process
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: July 31, 2018Fitchburg State University recognizes that students, as members of society and citizens of the United States of America, are entitled to respect, consideration and guaranteed freedoms of speech, assembly and association under the constitution. Read MoreStudent Handbook: Bill of Rights
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: July 31, 2018Free inquiry, expression and assembly are guaranteed to all students. Read More
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