School Spotlight
Yeshiva University
Location:
New York, New York
Type:
Private
Speech Code Rating
Yeshiva University has been given the speech code rating Warning. FIRE provides a "Warning" rating to prospective students and faculty members when a private university clearly and consistently states that it holds a certain set of values above a commitment to freedom of speech.
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NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY & COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 19, 2018Examples of conduct that may violate this Policy include the use of epithets, slurs, jokes, stereotyping, or intimidating or hostile acts directed at any individual because of his/her protected class status, as well as the failure to provide equal consideration, acknowledgment or access to educational opportunities ... Read MoreAnti-Bullying and Hazing Policy for Students
Speech Code Category: Bullying Policies
Last updated: September 19, 2018Bullying refers to any form of physical, verbal, demonstrative, or electronic harassment that one should reasonably expect would demean, threaten, or physically or emotionally hurt its victims or others. It can be of a sexual nature or otherwise. It can take place in person, over the phone, in cyberspace, or through... Read MoreUndergraduate Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: September 19, 2018Students have the right to examine and exchange diverse ideas, consistent with the mission of the University, in an orderly, respectful and lawful manner inside and outside the classroom. Read MoreUndergraduate Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 19, 2018Students have the right to an environment that is conducive to learning and without unreasonable concerns for personal safety. Behavior which is intimidating, threatening, or hostile to individuals or groups is therefore regarded as a serious offense. Abusive or harassing behavior, verbal or physical, which demeans,... Read MoreUndergraduate Student Disciplinary Procedures
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: September 19, 2018Prohibited behavior includes acts that are dishonest, immoral, or unlawful; that cause damage to property or harm to oneself or to others; or that bring discredit or shame upon the institution. Read More
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