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The following forms of expression are not protected forms of speech and may lead to individuals or groups being subject to disciplinary, administrative or legal action: … Harassment, including speech and other conduct based on a protected class, targeted at an individual, that effectively denies educational ac... Read More

Use of computing facilities to send harassing or abusive messages. Read More

GUIDELINES: RECOMMENDATIONS, NOT REQUIREMENTS: Examples of Misuse of Information Technology Resources The following items represent, but do not fully define, misuse of information technology resources. Note that many of these examples may be considered appropriate uses of technology resources in specific academic co... Read More

Bias can be defined as an inclination, temperament or prejudice for or against persons because of their memberships in a protected class, especially in a way considered to be unfair. While bias can take many shapes, it typically results in a state of emotional discomfort and insecurity for the victim. An incident th... Read More

Possessions or displays which are inconsistent with accepted standards or University policies should not be displayed on the outside of room doors or in general view of the public. This includes room windows. For example, posters of nude persons, and harassing or intimidating visual materials are considered inapprop... Read More

Bullying and Cyberbullying are repeated and/or severe aggressive behaviors that intimidate or intentionally harm or control another person physically or emotionally, and are not protected by freedom of expression. Read More

Please do not wait to report conduct of concern until harassment becomes sufficiently serious (i.e., severe, pervasive, or persistent) to create a hostile environment. The RO can take proactive steps to prevent harassment from continuing and perhaps escalating and to protect or otherwise assist the person harassed. ... Read More

MSU supports and encourages diverse points of view, though they may sometimes seem distasteful or offensive, as this is the nature of the University’s educational responsibility and is safeguarded by the freedom of expression. The acceptance of diversity is a fundamental tenet of the Land Grant University system and... Read More

A.Harassment includes but is not limited to verbal, psychological, graphic and/or written abuse directed at another, beyond a reasonable expression of opinion, which: 1. Is threatening or carries with it the intention to do bodily harm; or 2. Disrupts or undermines a person’s exercise of their responsibilities... Read More