Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Third Circuit
Head of Institution: Maravene Loeschke
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
President's Office
North Hall
Mansfield, PA 16933
570-662-4000
mloeschke@mansfield.edu
Website: http://www.mansfield.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)

Mountie Manual: Student Rights and Responsibilities- Freedom from Sexual Harassment 10-11

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment
occurs when: ... Such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive as to have the effect of
unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or educational performance or of
creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working, educational or residential
environment.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)

Residence Hall Handbook: Hate Crimes 10-11

Racism, in all forms, whether individual or institutional is a moral outrage. Racism, sexism, anti-Semitism,
bullying and cyber-bullying and homophobic acts cannot be allowed to exist on the campus or in our
residence halls. Please report all such acts to the Associate Director of Residential Life.
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Mountie Manual: Student Rights and Responsibilities- Freedom from Discrimination 10-11

If any member of the university community is subjected to behavior which
they believe is racist or discriminatory, they should contact the Social Equity and
Multicultural Affairs Office ....
It is everyone's responsibility to create a social order that is free of discrimination. We are obligated to examine our own behavior and to provide role models for others which are free of racism and other actions which either diminish the self-esteem or any person or create an atmosphere in which their striving for competence is diminished.
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Mountie Manual: Conduct Regulations 10-11

Offensive conduct which causes interference, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly
creates a risk thereof. This includes conduct of an offensive nature on-line/via the
internet. ... Disorderly conduct including behavior which causes public inconvenience,
annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creates a risk thereof. This would include the use
of obscene language or gestures and inappropriate use of computer privileges.
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Residence Life Handbook: Community Bill of Rights 10-11

The community bill of rights is a reminder to you of your rights as an individual and your responsibility to your
fellow community members. ... . The right to be free from peer pressure or ridicule regarding one's beliefs, interests, and
behavior.
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Internet Usage Policies

Mansfield University Campus Technologies: Acceptable Use Policy 10-11

Users must agree to the following: Respect for the rights of others is imperative. Civil discussion is at the heart of a university community free of intimidation and harassment and based upon a respect for individuals as well as a desire to learn from others. While debate on controversial issues is inevitable and essential, bear in mind that it is the user's responsibility to do so in a way that actually advances the cause of learning and mutual understanding.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in July 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.