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Kean University
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Computer Related Acceptable Use Guidelines
Speech Code Rating: Red
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: May 1, 2020The following types of information or software cannot be placed on any system on or off campus: … That which is abusive, profane or sexually offensive to the average person. … You must not harass others by sending annoying, threatening, libelous, or sexually, racially, or religiously offensive messages. Read MoreProcedures Governing Distribution of Literature Policy
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: May 1, 2020Recognized University Organizations, Groups, Faculty/Staff or Members of the campus community may utilize sites designated for the sale or distribution of literature, including leaflets, handbills, handouts, newspapers and other written material when not in connection with a scheduled University event. University fa... Read MoreResident Student Handbook: Posting and Advertisement Procedures
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: May 1, 2020The encased bulletin boards are available to all University-recognized student groups and campus offices. All postings must be approved and stamped by the Office of Residence Life prior to distribution. The following guidelines and criteria are necessary for approval to post or distribute publicity in the residence ... Read MoreSexual Misconduct Policy
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: May 1, 2020Sexual harassment is: Unwelcomed, gender-based verbal or physical conduct that is, Sufficiently severe, pervasive and objectively offensive that it, Unreasonably interferes with, limits or deprives someone of the ability to participate in or benefit from the University’s educational program and/or activities, and i... Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Offenses Under The Code
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: May 1, 2020Kean University students honor and value their community. Behavior that violates this value includes, but is not limited to: … Use of computing facilities to send harassing or abusive messages … Kean University students show respect for each other, for property and for the community. Behavior that violat... Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Respect- Bullying
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Bullying Policies
Last updated: May 1, 2020Bullying, defined as gestures or written, verbal, electronic, or physical acts that a reasonable person should know will cause physical and/or emotional harm of fear of harm to one or more individuals, often involving an imbalance of physical, psychological, and/or social power, occurring usually, but not necessaril... Read MoreResident Student Handbook: Student Conduct Policies
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: May 1, 2020Use of abusive or profane language to Kean University staff, Office of Residential Student Services administrators or other students. Read MorePosting Policy
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: May 1, 2020All printed materials to be posted on campus bulletin boards/weekly posting boards must be approved by the Center for Leadership and Service located in the Miron Student Center, Room 219. Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Respect- Discriminatory Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: May 1, 2020Discriminatory harassment, including speech, actions, or conduct which have the effect of depriving a member of the community of educational or employment access, enjoyment, benefits, or opportunities. Merely offensive or annoying behavior may feel like harassment, but to rise to the level of a Code violation, haras... Read MoreDissent and Demonstration Guidelines
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: May 1, 2020Kean University sponsored organizations, groups or members of the University community are encouraged to complete the request for demonstration and distribution of literature form and return it to the Miron Student Center Operations and Event Management Office prior to the requested use, so as to permit the Universi... Read MorePolicy Statement on Free Speech and Dissent
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: May 1, 2020Kean University has a long-standing commitment to basic constitutional freedoms. These freedoms are important not only because they are guaranteed within the constitution, but also when considered in light of our University’s public dedication to the “transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the develo... Read MorePolicy on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: May 1, 2020A student will be found responsible for harassment, intimidation or bullying if he or she engages in conduct, including any gesture, written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication (which includes emails, text messages, and internet postings on websites or other social media), whether it be a single... Read More
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