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The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
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Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence (Title IX & Non-Title IX): Sexual Harassment – Non-Title IX
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: April 1, 2021Sexual Harassment – Non-Title IX Sexual or Gender-Based Hostile Environment Harassment that is not covered under the Definition of Title IX Sexual Harassment exists when conduct on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or pregnancy is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasiv... Read MoreGuide to Campus Living: Decorations
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: April 1, 2021All exterior door and window decorations, other than message boards, that are visible from outside must be approved by the Dean of Students & Chief Housing Officer. Read MoreStudent Conduct System: Code of Conduct
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Other Speech Codes
Last updated: April 1, 2021Generally, prohibited conduct for which a student is subject to discipline is defined as, but not limited to, the following: … Conduct that is unbecoming, disorderly, or that reflects negatively on the College community, including but not limited to acts that breach the peace, are lewd, indecent, or obscene, a... Read MoreCompliance at UVa-Wise: Be Wise. Report It.
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Bias and Hate Speech
Last updated: April 1, 2021UVA Wise is committed to maintaining a respectful, professional and nondiscriminatory academic, living and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Be Wise. Report It. is the College’s online system for reporting: … Bias / Disrespect The College is dedicated to mutual respect and i... Read MoreStudent Conduct System: Code of Conduct
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: April 1, 2021Physical or emotional abuse of any person on College-owned or controlled property or at College-sponsored or supervised functions, or conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of others. Read MorePolicy on Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence (Title IX & Non-Title IX): Sexual Harassment – Title IX
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: April 1, 2021Sexual Harassment is unwelcome conduct on the basis of sex that a reasonable person would determine is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the College’s education programs or activities. Read MoreStudent Conduct System: Code of Conduct
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: April 1, 2021The College is a community of scholars in which the ideals of freedom of inquiry, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom of the individual are sustained. It is committed to preserving the exercise of any right guaranteed to individuals by the Constitution. Read More
Schools struggle with dark writings
May 20, 2008
When Steven Barber turned in a short story this semester for his creative-writing class at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, his instructor was alarmed. The 23-year-old student had produced an imagined account of someone on the edge of a violent breakdown, touching on suicide and murder. “It had to be acted on immediately,”… Read more