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Worcester State University
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Student Code of Conduct: Glossary
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Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: May 21, 2019Gender-Based Harassment: Unwelcome conduct of a nonsexual nature based on a person’s actual or perceived sex, including conduct based on gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity with gender stereotypes, is prohibited when: … such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with ... 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: May 21, 2019Discriminatory 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
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: May 21, 2019As 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
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: May 21, 2019Conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person including but not limited to:… verbal abuse. Create an intimidating, hostile or demeaning environment for education, Worcester State University-related work, activities on premises or off-campus where Worcester State University jurisdiction... Read MoreStudent Handbook: University Policies- Leafleting Policy
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: May 21, 2019The Student Government Association has prohibited solicitation by leafleting except when approved by the Student Senate or a recognized Worcester State office. Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Rules and Regulations
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Other Speech Codes
Last updated: May 21, 2019Any student found to have committed the following misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Conduct Policies. … Conduct unbecoming of a member of the WSU Community … Read MoreNetwork Acceptable Use Policy
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: May 21, 2019WSU 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
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Bullying Policies
Last updated: May 21, 2019Bullying, 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
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: May 21, 2019Sexual harassment occurs in a variety of situations which share a common element: the inappropriate introduction of sexual attention or comments into the work or learning situation. Often sexual harassment involves relationships of unequal power and contains elements of coercion, as when compliance with requests for... Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct: Introduction
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: May 21, 2019In 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
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
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