Yellow Light School

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Third Circuit
Head of Institution: President Karen M Whitney
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Office of the President
Clarion, PA 16214
814-393-2220
president@clarion.edu
Website: http://www.clarion.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)

Yellow light: Judicial and Mediation Services: Conduct Regulation 12-13

University regulations prohibit: ... Acts of sexual harassment, including any unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, or other physical conduct of a sexual nature.
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Yellow light: Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures 12-13

Examples of sexual harassment include: conduct of a sexual nature that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to have the effect of harassing or
stigmatizing others on the basis of their sex or sexual orientation.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or conduct of a
sexual nature will constitute sexual harassment when: ... Such conduct is sufficiently pervasive or severe to have the effect
of interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance
or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or academic
environment.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)

Yellow light: Behavioral Assessment and Referral Team Brochure 12-13

Disturbing or threatening behavior that does not pose an imminent threat
should be reported to the BART committee or any member as soon as possible.
Threatening behavior includes, but is not limited to: * Statements/actions which would imply harm to self and/or others...even if intended as a joke. ... * Hate speech or inflammatory rhetoric with racial or
ethnic undertones, or * Implicit threats (i.e., "You'll be sorry" or "This isn't
over yet")
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Free Speech Zones

Yellow light: Student Rights, Regulations, and Procedures: Peaceful Assembly Policy 12-13

Individuals wishing to organize a peaceful assembly must complete the Peaceful Assembly Space Request
Form located in the Events and Scheduling Office in consultation with the Director of Campus Life. Such events
are scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis, are restricted to the Gemmell Performance Area, except as noted
above, and must:
a. Have the completed Peaceful Assembly Space Request Form turned into the Events & Scheduling Office
at least 48 hours in advance of the start of the event ....
[I]n an effort to prevent the disruption of the normal conduct of university affairs, the endangerment
of the health and safety of individuals, and/or damage of property, the university hereby designates the Gemmell
outside performing area as the "Peaceful Assembly Area" on the Clarion campus and is unrestricted on time of day
or day of week. Alternative locations can be planned for an area on-campus, Monday through Friday after 7 p.m.,
that is no less than 50-feet away from an academic building or residence hall, or Saturday and Sunday, no
restrictions on time, but must be at least 50-feet away from an academic building or residence hall.
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Internet Usage Policies

Yellow light: Computer Network Use Policy 12-13

The use of computer systems, telecommunications facilities, networks or other electronic resources of the institution for the following purposes is deemed unacceptable: ... To abuse, defame, harass or threaten another individual or group. ... Other unauthorized acts or actions not in accordance with University policies, or not in the best interests of Clarion University.
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Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Student Rights, Regulations, and Procedures: Preamble 12-13

Clarion University of Pennsylvania exists for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students, and the general well-being of society. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable for the attainment of these goals.
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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.