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 12-13
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Proscribed Conduct 12-13
Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy 12-13
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 ....
Free Speech Zones
Student Handbook: Demonstration Guidelines and Procedures 12-13
1. All persons or organizations intending to stage demonstrations on The William Paterson
University campus or at events sponsored by the University at off-campus sites, must contact the
Vice President of Student Development (or designee) one week prior to the event. The Vice
President of Student Development will designate an appropriate area for the demonstration, i.e.,
one which will not restrict access to buildings or facilities or otherwise obstruct the conduct of
normal activities. The Vice President of Student Development shall notify the individual or group
of his/her decision regarding time, place, and manner of the event as soon as possible to allow for
general notification.
1. Because not all conditions, events, or actions that stimulate dissent may themselves be
foreseeable, and because demonstrations may emerge under such circumstances, there is an
expectation that spontaneous demonstrations occur from time to time.
2. Under these circumstances it is the responsibility of both the Vice President of Student
Development (or designee) and the demonstrating parties to cooperate with the aim of supporting
the rights of all and protecting the safety of all while enabling the expression of opinion.
3. The Vice President of Student Development and dissenting parties will therefore negotiate:
a) To seek to remedy the situation which gives rise to the demonstration, if possible
or appropriate, or
b) To provide a forum for the expression of opinion and the continuation of debate
and dialogue that seeks to resolve conflict, find remedy, or allow for meaningful
expression of ideas.
Posting Policies
Residence Life Handbook: Postings 12-13
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.
Other Speech Codes
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Proscribed Conduct 12-13
University officials, has an adverse effect on the University.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct - Student Rights and Responsibilities 12-13
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 November 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.
