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Weber State University
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6-22 Student Code: Student Responsibilities
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: September 27, 2019Examples of such prohibited conduct include but are not limited to the following: … Disorderly, lewd, indecent, defamatory, or obscene conduct or expression on University-owned or controlled property or at University-sponsored or supervised functions or events. Read More6-22 Student Code: Student Responsibilities
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: September 27, 2019Theft or other abuse of computer facilities and resources, including but not limited to: … Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or abusive messages; Read More3-32 Discrimination and Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 27, 2019This policy shall not be construed to restrict constitutionally protected expression, even though such expression may be unpleasant or even hateful. Constitutionally protected speech and traditional notions of academic freedom are valued in higher education. These ideals help to create the stimulating and challengin... Read More7-10 Posting and Distribution of Written Materials on Campus
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: September 27, 2019A visible expiration date shall be stamped by SEC or its designee on all materials. University maintenance personnel or other University officials may remove any postings which do not contain a visible expiration date as defined by this section. Individuals or groups requesting a stamp must provide the name of the i... Read MoreHousing and Residence Life Community Policies: Verbal and/or Physical Abuse
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: September 27, 2019Residents and guests are to treat all neighbors, apartment mates, visitors, WSU Housing staff, and University officials with courtesy and respect. Verbal abuse will not be allowed including swearing, name calling or any other language offensive or demeaning to the person. Read More6-22 Student Code: Student Rights
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: September 27, 2019Weber State University students retain and enjoy all rights guaranteed to citizens by the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Utah. Examples of such rights include but are not limited to the following: … The right of free inquiry, expression, and assembly su... Read More
Weber State University: Investigation Into Professor Over Tweets Supporting Police Violence Against Journalist, Protesters
June 2, 2020
As civil unrest spread in the wake of the homicide of George Floyd, a faculty member at Weber State University tweeted, from his personal Twitter account, support of a police officer who beat a Wall Street Journal reporter. After some of the faculty member’s other tweets supporting violence against rioters and criticism of Rep. Ilhan… Read more
Update: Professor rescinds resignation over tweets; Weber State must end any investigation of protected speech
June 18, 2020
Two weeks after tenured professor Scott Senjo began the process of resigning after pressure from Weber State University, he has changed his mind: He will not resign. Now, the university will continue to investigate Senjo, whose tweets endorsing violence against journalists, protesters, and rioters went viral. The tweets, made outside of the classroom and consisting… Read more
Weber State University places professor on leave over tweets endorsing violence against journalist, protesters
June 3, 2020
Yesterday, Weber State University placed tenured professor Scott Senjo on “administrative leave,” removing him from teaching online courses — a day after announcing an investigation into “abhorrent” tweets endorsing violence against journalists, protesters, and rioters. Today, after asserting that the university demanded his resignation (which it denies), Senjo acquiesced, apologizing for the “recklessness” of his… Read more
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