Santa Clara University

As a member of this community, I will value diversity and learn from diverse people, ideas, and situations. … Living this value is inconsistent with: … Using degrading language toward any person or toward members of a specific group … Read More

Santa Clara University IT resources shall not be used for: … visiting, viewing or distributing Internet sites or materials that contain obscene, pornographic, profane or sexually explicit information, pictures, or cartoons; and publishing, displaying, transmitting, retrieving or storing inappropriate or offens... Read More

Discriminatory harassment constitutes a form of discrimination that is prohibited by University policy, and defined as unwelcome conduct by any member or group of the community on the basis of actual or perceived membership in a class protected by University policy or law. The University does not tolerate discrimina... Read More

Hazing, harassing, stalking, threatening, bullying, degrading language or actions, or any practice by a group or individual that degrades a student or employee, endangers health, jeopardizes personal safety, or interferes with an employee’s duties or with a student’s class attendance or a person’s educational pursui... Read More

The University defines a bias incident as any speech, act, or harassing action that targets, threatens, or attacks an individual or group because of its actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital... Read More

University entities may place materials on bulletin boards inside academic or administrative buildings subject to the approval of the office with administrative jurisdiction over the area, in regards to information concerning programs, services, or activities sponsored by Santa Clara University or one of its groups.... Read More

University affiliates wishing to use the University for purposes of engaging in expressive activity must complete an Expressive Activity Management Form (available from the University Event Planning Office and Center for Student Leadership) at least three business days in advance of the planned activity. Read More

By entering into the community, you are agreeing that you and your guests are equally accountable to each other for the words and actions that take place within the community. We will strive to create a community where listening takes priority in conversation. From listening will come understanding, positive and edu... Read More

Any items that face outward and are visible to the general public may not include any mention, either implied or explicit, of alcohol or drugs and must be in “good taste” (at the discretion Housing and Residence Life staff). Items that contain material and or language that is deemed to be offensive (nudity, foul lan... Read More

Bullying / Cyber-Bullying, defined as: Repeated and/or severe; Aggressive behavior; Likely to intimidate or intentionally hurt, control or diminish another person, physically or mentally; and That is not protected speech or conduct otherwise protected. Read More

The University’s sole purpose is, and shall remain that of an institution of higher learning providing an education to its students, which includes encouraging the free exchange of ideas for the purpose of developing knowledge and pursuing truth. The University recognizes and supports the rights of free expression. ... Read More

Conduct on the basis of sex/gender that is sexual and satisfies one or more of the following: … Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment • unwelcome conduct, • determined by a reasonable person, • to be so severe, and • pervasive, and, • objectively offensive, • that it effectively denies a person equal access to... Read More