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Louisiana Tech University
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Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Behavior: Definitions- Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: April 1, 2021“HARASSMENT” can be categorized by color, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, race, citizenship, or veteran status. Harassment may include physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct. Read MoreCode of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Behavior: Lewd, Indecent, or Obscene Behavior
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: April 1, 2021Lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior or expression is not condoned by the University. In the event that an interpretation of lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior is needed, the Behavioral Standards Committee shall be called upon. Read MoreStudent Handbook: Policy & Procedures for Addressing the Issues Concerning Sexual Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: April 1, 2021Sexual harassment is illegal. It is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: … Such conduct has the purpose or effect of threatening an individual’s employment, interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance, ... Read MoreCode of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Behavior: Unauthorized Soliciting, Advertising, Selling, and Distribution of Material
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: April 1, 2021No person may solicit, advertise, sell, or distribute material of any nature on University-owned or University-controlled property without approval. Read MoreCode of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Behavior: Failure to Register Meetings or Assemblies
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: April 1, 2021Meeting or otherwise assembling in a University facility without first registering such meeting or assembly with the Student Center Director is prohibited. Read MoreCode of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Behavior: Disrespect for Authority
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: April 1, 2021Verbal, written, and/or electronic abuse of any faculty, staff member, or student employee while performing duties assigned by the university is in violation of this section. Read MoreCode of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Behavior: Sexual Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: April 1, 2021The Title IX Regulations of 2020 have defined in detail the complaints of sexual harassment that fall under the jurisdiction of Title IX and require a specific protocol for addressing and resolving a grievance. Specifically Sexual Harassment as defined by Title IX is conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or... Read MoreStudent Handbook: Policy 1311 – Campus Speech and Demonstration Policy
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: April 1, 2021The “Public Areas” of Campus mean all Outdoor Areas. The “Outdoor Areas” mean outside areas generally accessible to the majority of students, administrators, faculty, and staff such as grassy areas, walkways, or other similar common areas, and do not include areas where access is restricted. The Public Areas of ca... Read More