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New Jersey Institute of Technology

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Type: Public
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Speech Code Rating

New Jersey Institute of Technology has been given the speech code rating Red. A red light university has at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech. Read more

  • Code of Student Conduct: Article 10- Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Reporting

    Speech Code Rating: Red
    Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
    Last updated: September 26, 2019

    No student shall perform any acts that are considered to be sexual harassment. Sexual harassment encompasses unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors or requests for sexual favors in exchange for some benefit, and/or verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment occurs when:... Read More

  • Code of Student Conduct: Article 5- Rules and Regulations

    Speech Code Rating: Yellow
    Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
    Last updated: September 26, 2019

    No student shall endanger the welfare or any other person. This includes but is not limited to bullying, threatening, coercing, harassing, abusing, intimidating, or any form of physical, verbal, written, or electronic form of abuse. Read More

  • Sexual Misconduct Policy for Students

    Speech Code Rating: Yellow
    Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
    Last updated: September 26, 2019

    Sexual harassment is a form of gender-based discrimination which violates Federal and State law as well as NJIT policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender. Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct that occurs based on a person’s sex or gender and that is severe or pervasive that it unreasonably int... Read More

  • Acceptable Use Policy for Cyber Resources

    Speech Code Rating: Yellow
    Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
    Last updated: September 26, 2019

    You may not: harass, threaten or otherwise harm others by sending obscene, abusive, or injurious communications; … Read More

  • Dean of Student Services Policies: Demonstrations and Protests Policy

    Speech Code Rating: Green
    Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
    Last updated: September 26, 2019

    Students have the right to participate in demonstrations such as picketing, rallies, vigils, marches, or other legitimate means of protest; however, all rights must be exercised responsibly. Read More

  • Code of Student Conduct: Article 1- Preamble

    Speech Code Rating: Green
    Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
    Last updated: September 26, 2019

    The university promotes the intellectual and personal development of its student population within an environment of freedom of inquiry. Read More
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