California University of Pennsylvania

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Third Circuit
Head of Institution: President Angelo Armenti, Jr.
California University of Pennsylvania
110 Old Main
California, PA 15419
724-938-4400
armenti@cup.edu
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)

Sexual Harassment Policy 11-12

Sexual harassment may take many forms, including deliberate or careless use of offensive or demeaning terms connected with a person's gender or sexual orientation; sexually suggestive comments, compliments, jokes, innuendos, or questions; offensive displays ....
California University’s definition of sexual harassment is consistent with the guidelines of
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.
View full policy (PDF, 413 KB).

Student Code of Conduct 11-12

Treating Others Fairly would require one NOT engage in the following: ... Harassing behavior, meaning repeated, severe or pervasive actions directed towards specific individual(s) with the intent to harass or alarm including actual, attempted or threatened physical contact or acts that serve no legitimate purpose.
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Student Code of Conduct 11-12

Ensuring the Safety and Security of Self and Others would require one NOT engage in the following: ... Sexually harassing behavior defined as severe or persistent acts based on the sex of an individual that interfere with that individual’s ability to benefit from educational opportunities or activities. Such behavior can include sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
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Posting Policies

Student Handbook: Residence Hall Rules, Regulations and Policies- Approval for Posting Signs and Flyers 11-12

Postings may not promote or advertise parties,
alcohol/drug use or contain obscene language or graphic content.
View full policy (PDF, 887 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Acceptable Use Policy 11-12

Use of the University Information Technology Resources to transmit abusive,
threatening, or harassing material, chain letters, spam, or communications
prohibited by state or federal law.
View full policy (PDF, 733 KB).

Electronic Mail Policy 11-12

Do not send or store inappropriate messages. Examples include but are not limited to the following list:
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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.
View full policy (PDF, 537 KB).

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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in January 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.