Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Third Circuit
Head of Institution: President Michael Fiorentino, Jr.
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
202 Sullivan Hall
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-893-2000
Website: http://www.lhup.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)

Student Handbook: Gender Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Policy Statement 11-12

Types of behavior which may constitute sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:
* Sexist, sexually suggestive or intimidating remarks or behavior;
* Inappropriate and offensive uninvited sexual advances;
* Solicitation of sexual activity or other sex-linked behavior by promise of reward;
* Coercion of sexual activity by threat of punishment;
* Sexual assault.
For purposes of this Policy,
sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature occurring when: ... Such conduct has the effect of substantially interfering in a severe and pervasive manner with an
individual's work or academic performance, or of creating in a severe and pervasive manner an
intimidating, hostile or offensive working or academic environment to a reasonable person.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)

Student Handbook: Code of Conduct 11-12

A person who is found in violation of any of the following acts committed while a student on the University campus or on property controlled by the University or University affiliates or in connection with off-campus University activities shall be subject to the maximum sanction authorized in this document.
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Offensive or disorderly conduct which causes interference, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creates a risk thereof.
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Lewd, obscene, indecent conduct or expression.
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Internet Usage Policies

Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy 11-12

Prohibited Uses of IT Resources ... Use of IT resources to transmit abusive, threatening, or harassing material, chain letters, spam, or other communications prohibited by law.
Users are expected to use good judgment and exercise civility at all times when utilizing IT resources, and respect the large, diverse community utilizing these resources in a shared manner.
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Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Student Handbook: Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities 11-12

An academic community exists for the communication of knowledge and for the development of creativity and critical judgment in a sustained and independent search for truth. Lock Haven University supports 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 to 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 September 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.