Millersville University of Pennsylvania

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Third Circuit
Head of Institution: President Francine G McNairy
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Biemesderfer Ctr.
1 South George St.
Millersville, PA 17551
717-872-3591
Website: http://www.millersville.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 Code of Conduct 10-11

Harassing, intimidating, or threatening conduct.
View full policy (PDF, 632 KB).

Living on Campus: "Fighting Words" is Harassment in the University Community 10-11

This policy prohibits the face-to-face use of "fighting words" by
a student, faculty member, or staff member to harass any person
or persons on the University campus or other property under
University control. "Fighting words" are those personally abusive
epithets which, when directly addressed to any ordinary person, in the context used as a matter of common knowledge, are
inherently likely to provoke an immediate and violent reaction,
whether or not they actually do so. Such expressions include, but
are not limited to, those terms or gestures widely recognized to
be derogatory references to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, disability, and other personal characteristics.
View full policy (PDF, 691 KB).

Office of Social Equity: Sexual Harassment Policy Statement 10-11

Section 1604 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act defines sexual harassment in the following manner: "Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when: ... Such conduct, of a severe or pervasive manner, that has the purpose or effect of interfering with the individual's work (or academic) performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working (educational or living) environment."
View full policy (PDF, 2400 KB).

Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)

Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities 10-11

Responsibility: Student expression should incorporate the codes of morality and good taste and also the legal responsibility for the accuracy of statements made in public or in the press.
View full policy (PDF, 1306 KB).

Posting Policies

Student Organization Guidebook: Posting Policy 10-11

Sexist and discriminatory materials are strictly prohibited.
In accordance with the University’s drug and alcohol policy, the marketing, advertising or promotion of alcohol or referring to alcohol or other illicit drug use, abuse, sale or distribution is prohibited.
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Living on Campus: Decorations 10-11

Windows and door exterior-- if residents decorate their
room windows or door, they should give consideration to
the uniqueness of the University and the diverse population
it serves. The Housing and Residential Program staff will
contact students regarding inappropriate or offensive objects
and decorations in the windows or on the door exterior.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in June 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.