East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Third Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Robert J Dillman East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Reibman Administration Building 200 Prospect Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-422-3546 |
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| Website: | http://www3.esu.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 11-12
Discrimination and Harassment Policy 11-12
Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy Statement 11-12
* Verbal harassment including sexually offensive or chauvinistic language that is
severe and pervasive
* Inappropriate remarks about another's body, clothing or sexual activities
* Subtle or overt pressure for sexual activity
* Inappropriate touching, patting or pinching
* Leering or ogling another's body
* Generalized sexist remarks or behavior
* Inappropriate and offensive uninvited sexual advances
* Solicitation of sexual activity or other sex-linked behavior by promise of reward
* Sexual assault
* Coercion of sexual activity by threat of punishment
Student Handbook: Student to Student Sexual Misconduct Policy 11-12
verbal or physical behavior with sexist or sexual connotations which annoys, bothers, disconcerts
or embarrasses another by communication via media, telephone or printed material.
types of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to, those items listed below; they do not
limit the scope of the charges that may be brought to only these acts.
1. verbal harassment or abuse
2. subtle pressure for sexual activity
3. sexist remarks about a person's clothing, body, or sexual activities
4. unnecessary touching, patting or pinching, leering or ogling of a person's body
5. constant brushing against a person's body
6. demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats
7. physical assault
Student Handbook: Code of Conduct 11-12
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6. Harassment or intimidation of any person in a manner that causes that person to feel that his or her health and safety is endangered. ... Behaving in a manner that by its severity, pervasiveness or persistence interferes
with or limits the ability of other students engage in a climate conducive for living
and learning.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Residence Life & Housing: Community Standards 11-12
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Refrain from using vulgar, foul or derogatory language, particularly in public areas.
Residence Hall Information and Policies: Diversity Statement 11-12
attempt to repress, undermine, or otherwise
damage any person or group constitutes a
legitimate threat to the health and welfare of
our community. Such acts are inherently antiintellectual
and contradict the institutional
goals of education and enlightenment.
As such, discrimination, harassment,
intimidation, abuse, assault, verbal or
written threats (direct or implied) will not be
tolerated.
Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience (Learn More)
Student Handbook: The ESU Promise- A Commitment to Civility 11-12
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I will support a culture of diversity by respecting the rights of those
who differ from myself ... By endorsing these common principles, I accept a moral obligation
to behave in ways that contribute to a civil campus environment
and resolve to support this behavior in others. This commitment
to civility is my promise to East Stroudsburg University and its
community of scholars.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Conduct Process and Regulations- Rights and Responsibilities of Student Communications Media 11-12
of freedom of expression by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United
States. Accordingly, university officials are responsible for ensuring freedom of expression for all students.
Student Handbook: Conduct Process and Regulations- Inquiry and Expression 11-12
discuss all questions of interest to them and to express opinions publicly or
privately.
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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.
