Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Third Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President F. Javier Cevallos Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 303B Stratton Administration Center PO Box 730 Kutztown, PA 19530 610-683-4102 cevallos@kutztown.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.kutztown.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)
Anti-Harassment Policy and Procedures 12-13
origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status, may include,
but is not limited to: unwanted physical contact; use of epithets, inappropriate jokes, comments
or innuendos; obscene or harassing telephone calls, e-mails, letters, notes or other forms of
communication; and, any conduct that may create a hostile working or academic environment.
gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity or veteran status that is so severe or pervasive that it interferes with an individual’s work
or academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or academic
environment. Harassment, whether verbal, physical or visual, that is based on a person’s
protected class status, includes conduct affecting tangible job or academic benefits, interfering
unreasonably with an individual’s work or academic performance, or creating what a reasonable
person would sense is an intimidating, hostile or offensive work or academic environment.
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Harm to Others 12-13
Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policies and Procedures 12-13
verbal or physical conduct that is pervasive or severe may
constitute sexual harassment when: ... such conduct has the effect of unreasonably interfering with
an individual's work or academic performance or creating
an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic
environment.
Free Speech Zones
Student Handbook: Solicitation and Public Demonstration 12-13
to schedule a public demonstration
or rally must meet with the
Director of Public Safety and Police
Services, or designee to describe
the activity and seek permission.
as recruitment, distribution of information
materials, events promotion
and other similar activities which
do not include the sale of goods or
services or solicitation of funds. ... Solicitation may take place outdoors.
Such solicitation is limited
to the southern portion of the mall
in front of the Rohrbach Library or
on the University’s property northeast
of the intersection of Luckenbill
and North Campus drive. The
Director of Public Safety and Police
Services, together with the Director
for Student Union and Involvement
Services, will determine where the
solicitation may occur.
Posting Policies
Student Handbook: Outdoor Posting and Chalking Policy 12-13
posting materials of any kind
are expected to design and display their materials in a manner
respectful of the diverse beliefs,
opinions, and attitudes that exist
in an institution of higher learning.
alcohol ....
any of the following are prohibited:
a. interfere with or be incompatible with the University's
statement on non-discrimination, as stated in the
introduction to the University's Undergraduate Catalog ....
Housing and Residential Services: About Decorations 12-13
Internet Usage Policies
Acceptable Use Policy 12-13
threatening, or harassing material, chain letters, spam, or other communications
prohibited by state or federal law ....
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Document on Student Rights and Welfare 12-13
of speech, peaceful assembly, and right of petition as other
citizens enjoy and are subject to the same civil laws and due
process as other citizens.
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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.
