University of Vermont

All postings must comply with the following guidelines. … All informational materials must clearly identify the sponsor … Read More

The sponsoring organization is responsible for any publicity, advertising, marketing, or promotion that is disseminated in conjunction with the event and must ensure adherence to the following guidelines: … Advertisements should be consistent with University policy discouraging the demeaning sexual or discrimi... Read More

Bias incidents are those where speech or expressive conduct is directed toward an individual or group that is based on or motivated by the individual or group’s real or perceived race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, or gender identity and/or expression. B... Read More

Harassment: A form of discrimination that encompasses an incident or incidents of verbal, written, visual, or physical communications and/or conduct based on or motivated by an individual’s membership in a legally protected category. Harassment may include the use of epithets, stereotypes, slurs, comments, insults, ... Read More

Prior registration is not required for casual forms of non-commercial solicitation, such as leafleting, that do not involve the dedicated or exclusive use of University property, provided that access to, or the use of, buildings, grounds, or facilities may be subject to restrictions designed to protect safety, or to... Read More

[T]he University of Vermont considers freedom of inquiry and discussion essential to a student’s educational development. Thus, the University recognizes the right of all students to engage in discussion, to exchange thought and opinion, and to speak, write, or publish freely on any subject, in accordance with... Read More

The University of Vermont upholds and defends the right to free expression, including the freedom to express dissent, within the context of the law and personal responsibility. Freedom of expression is vital to the shared goal of the pursuit of knowledge. Read More

Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other unwanted verbal, written, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, when the following conditions are present: … Such conduct creates a hostile environment. A “hostile environment” exists when the conduct is sufficientl... Read More