Yellow Light School

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Third Circuit
Head of Institution: President Julie E Wollman
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Office of the President
Reeder Hall
Edinboro, PA 16444
814-732-2711
president@edinboro.edu
Website: http://www.edinboro.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: Sexual Harassment and Related Unprofessional Conduct 12-13

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, whether or not accompanied by promises or threats, and other sexual conduct that occur on or off campus when: ... Such conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive so as to have the effect of creating an intimidating or hostile work or educational environment, which unreasonably interferes with work or educational performance, or negatively affects an individual's employment or education opportunities.
It is the University's position that any degree of sexual harassment is a sufficient basis for the imposition of discipline on students and employees, and, depending on the nature of the offense, discipline could range from verbal warnings to termination or expulsion. When sexual harassment is sufficiently pervasive that it unreasonably interferes with an individual's performance and creates an intimidating, hostile, and/or offensive working or learning environment, substantial disciplinary action is warranted.
View full policy (PDF, 1373 KB).

Green light: Harassment, Intimidation, and Institutional Vandalism 12-13

Cyber-bullying is defined as an intentional electronic act of bullying as defined above.
Harassment is defined as unwanted or unwelcome behavior or conduct that is sufficiently
severe or pervasive enough to have the impact of unreasonably interfering with an
individual’s ability to live, learn, and work at Edinboro University.
Bullying is defined as behavior or conduct when the act is severe, persistent or pervasive
and substantially interferes with an individual’s educational or work environment,
creating a threatening environment, or substantially disrupting the orderly operation of
the University.
View full policy (PDF, 1098 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Yellow light: Computing, Networks, and Telecommunications Policy 12-13

Misuse or improper practices associated with computing, networks, and
telecommunications include (but are not limited to) the following: ... Sending messages, naming files, or programs with obscene or vulgar language
View full policy (PDF, 266 KB).

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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.