California University of Pennsylvania
A red light university has at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech. Read more here.
| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Third Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Geraldine Jones California University of Pennsylvania 110 Old Main California, PA 15419 724-938-4400 jones_gm@calu.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.calu.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)
Policy Statements and Compliance Procedures on Equal Education and Employment Opportunity and Social Equity 12-13
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s current definition of sexual harassment.
That definition includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Examples include: ... Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s
work performance or education experience or creating an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive work or educational environment.
origin, age, disability, religion or veteran status that is so severe or pervasive that it
interferes with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or
offensive working environment. Harassment when directed at an individual because of
his/her gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion or veteran status
may include, but is not limited to: unwanted physical contact; use of epithets, inappropriate
jokes, comments or innuendos; obscene or harassing telephone calls, e-mails, letters,
notes or other forms of communication; and any conduct that may create a hostile
working environment.
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct 12-13
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct 12-13
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Threat Response, Assessment, and Intervention 12-13
threatening manner),
2. General oral or written threats to people or property (i.e., "you better watch your back" or "I'll get you"),
3. Threats made in a "joking" manner,
4. Stalking behavior,
5. Hate speech, or
6. Implicit threats (i.e., "you'll be sorry" or "this isn't over yet").
Posting Policies
Student Handbook: Residence Hall Rules, Regulations and Policies- Approval for Posting Signs and Flyers 12-13
locations will be removed. Postings may not promote or advertise parties,
alcohol/drug use or contain obscene language or graphic content.
Internet Usage Policies
Acceptable Use Policy 12-13
threatening, or harassing material, chain letters, spam, or communications
prohibited by state or federal law.
Electronic Mail Policy 12-13
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b. Any sexually suggestive, pornographic or obscene material or material that a reasonable individual may find personally offensive or inappropriate;
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h. Harassment or threats, including but not limited to, the distribution of defamatory, fraudulent, intimidating, abusive, or offensive messages.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in December 2012. 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.
