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Student Code of Conduct: Title IX Definitions and Policy Violations
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Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2020Sexual Harassment Examples of sexual harassment may include, but are not limited to: • Repeatedly pressuring another person for sexual activity; • Making sexist remarks about an individuals clothing, body or sexual activities; • Unnecessary touching, patting or pinching another person; • Demanding sex from a subordi... Read MoreMassachusetts Board of Higher Education: Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Affirmative Action Plan- Policy Against Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment and Retaliation
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Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2020Discriminatory harassment. A form of unlawful discrimination including verbal and/or physical conduct based on legally protected characteristics and/or membership in a protected class that: 1. has the purpose or effect of creating an objectively intimidating, hostile or offensive work or educational environment; 2. ... Read MoreResidence Hall Handbook: Civility
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Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: August 27, 2020As a resident student at Worcester State, you will maintain integrity in all of your relationships and respect the dignity and value the worth of all persons. At no time will you physically, mentally, psychologically, or sexually abuse any member of the community, nor will you participate in or condone (directly or ... Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Rules and Regulations
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Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2020Any student found to have committed the following misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Conduct Procedures. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. … Conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person including but not limited to:… verbal abuse. ... Read MoreStudent Handbook: University Policies- Leafleting Policy
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Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2020The sale or solicitation of goods or services including leafletting and those contracted by Worcester State University and/or the Board of Trustees, may occur on the WSU campus when authorized, sponsored and supervised by a recognized student organization or by an official organization recognized as being affiliated... Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Rules and Regulations
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Speech Code Category: Other Speech Codes
Last updated: August 27, 2020Any student found to have committed the following misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Conduct Procedures. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. … Conduct unbecoming of a member of the WSU Community … Read MoreNetwork Acceptable Use Policy
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Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2020WSU at any time may make determinations that particular uses are not consistent with the purposes of the WSU network. Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Rules and Regulations
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Speech Code Category: Bullying Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2020Bullying, defined as the severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another student or a member of the Worcester State University community that has the effect of: • Causing physical or emotional ... Read MoreTitle IX: Definitions
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Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2020Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome verbal, non-verbal, and/or physical behavior of a sexual nature when … such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s academic or professional performance or creating a sexually intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment, edu... Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Introduction
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Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: August 27, 2020In addition to the basic rights granted by the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, members of the Worcester State University community share some other rights crucial for the conduct of free inquiry that is central to Worcester State University’s mission. Read More
Worcester State University: Denial of Recognition of Turning Point USA
April 21, 2020
In February 2020, Worcester State University students Anthony Winship and Alvin Marchena appeared before the Student Government Association on behalf of their proposed student organization, a student chapter of Turning Point USA. After the presentation, they fielded questions from student senators concerning their views and the views of the national organization. On March 5, the… Read more
VICTORY: Worcester State can’t defend viewpoint discrimination, finally agrees to allow TPUSA students to recruit on campus
June 17, 2020
WORCESTER, Mass., June 17, 2020 — The Worcester State University chapter of Turning Point USA, previously denied student group recognition by the student government because of its conservative viewpoint, now has most privileges of an official student organization. The university’s counsel clarified the group’s status on Thursday following discussions with the Foundation for Individual Rights… Read more
Worcester State stands idle as student government violates First Amendment
April 21, 2020
On Feb. 27, Worcester State University students Tony Winship and Alvin Marchena appeared before WSU’s student government association on behalf of their proposed student organization, a chapter of Turning Point USA. After the presentation, SGA senators grilled the students on their viewpoints, the “morals and values” of their national affiliate, and the potential impact their… Read more