School Spotlight

Sexual Harassment: Any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, which includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances; the use or threatened use of sexual favors as a basis for academic or employment decisions; conduct that creates a hostile, intimidating or offensive academic or working environment; conduct... Read More

Verbal abuse in the form of “fighting words” or words directed at an individual, which tend to excite an immediate breach of the peace. Read More

As a member of the Nicholls State University community, I believe in the values that promote citizenship, concern for self and others and the desire to build a better world. To these ends, I pledge myself to the following: I will value all members of the Nicholls community, respecting and appreciating their differen... Read More

The Student Union has been designated as an area where information and literature may be distributed. Approval may be granted by the Assistant Director or Director of the Student Union. Read More

[T]he University expects its students and all members of the University community to respect the rights of others, as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Louisiana. These rights include: the right to due process of law, the right to individual dignity, the right to property, the ... Read More

Racial Harassment: It is the policy of Nicholls State University that no member of the campus community may harass another member on the basis of his other race. Racial harassment shall be deemed to have occurred when conduct is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively bars someone access ... Read More

Improper Use: Using the electronic mail or other communication facilities to transmit statements of an obscene, libelous, or threatening nature as defined under current judicial definitions. Read More

The Department of Housing & Residence Life seeks to create a community where everyone is provided an opportunity to achieve their educational goals. The University identifies “bullying” as sanctionable misconduct. Bullying is defined as conduct that is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effe... Read More