William Paterson University
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Third Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Kathleen M Waldron William Paterson University Hobart Manor Room #114 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470 973-720-2222 waldronk@wpunj.edu |
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| Website: | http://ww2.wpunj.edu/ | |
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On this page, FIRE has excerpted policies that address speech and expression. You may download the full policy in .pdf form, below.
Restrictions on Expressive Rights
Harassment Policies (Learn More)
Residence Life Handbook: Physical Abuse/Harassment 11-12
Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy 11-12
can be verbal, visual, or physical. It can range from repeated unwelcome sexual flirtation
and inappropriate gender based put downs of individuals or groups of people to physical
abuses, such as sexual assault or rape.
Gender Harassment: generalized gender based remarks and behavior
Seductive Behavior: inappropriate, unwanted, and offensive physical or verbal sexual
advances ....
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Proscribed Conduct 11-12
threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
University business or activity.
officials, has an adverse effect on the University.
Posting Policies
Residence Life Handbook: Postings 11-12
public display (including residence hall windows) that is considered against the
mission of the University. Examples include, but are not limited to, those
considered sexually, racially, or ethnically offensive. ... Posting must be authorized
through the Residence Life Central Office in the lower level of White Hall.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Demonstration Guidelines and Procedures 11-12
foreseeable, and because demonstrations may emerge under such circumstances, there is
an expectation that spontaneous demonstrations occur from time to time.
productive climate for debate involves a provision for criticism and dissent,
the University affirms the right of those including students, faculty, staff, and members of
the public who dissent from conditions, issues, or proposed actions to express their views
by whatever orderly means they deem appropriate, preserving the rights of others to their
beliefs and opinions. Protest and dissent by verbal and other symbolic means are,
therefore, protected.
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct - Student Rights and Responsibilities 11-12
of interest to them and to express opinions publicly and privately. They should always be
free to support, by orderly means, causes that do not disrupt the regular and essential
operations of the University.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in December 2011. According to FIRE’s research the substantive policies are current at least until this date. Directory information, including the name of the president of the college or university, may have been updated more recently. If any policy has been revised, or if you believe that we are in error, please contact us.
