Central Connecticut State University
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Second Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Jack W Miller Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley Street , Lawrence J. Davidson 112 (building) New Britain, CT 06050 832-300-0CCS millerjw@ccsu.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.ccsu.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)
Connecticut State University System Sexual Harassment Policy 12-13
While it is not possible to list all conduct which may constitute sexual harassment, the following are some examples of conduct which may constitute sexual harassment depending upon the totality of the circumstances, including the severity of the conduct and its pervasiveness. Examples of sexual harassment may include but is not limited to:
1. Direct or unwanted proposition of a sexual nature.
2. Direct or implied threats that submission to sexual advances is a condition of employment, promotion, or advancement in grades, letters of recommendation, scholarships, or any related matter.
3. A pattern of conduct intentionally intended and/or which has the effect of humiliating another that includes examples of the following: comments of a sexual nature, sexually explicit statements, questions, anecdotes, jokes, pictures, or other written materials.
4. A pattern of conduct that would humiliate another (using the reasonable person standard) which would include the following: Unnecessary touching, patting, hugging, or brushing against another's body, remarks of a sexual nature about a person's clothing or body, or remarks about sexual activity or speculations about sexual experiences.
1. Direct or unwanted proposition of a sexual nature.
2. Direct or implied threats that submission to sexual advances is a condition of employment, promotion, or advancement in grades, letters of recommendation, scholarships, or any related matter.
3. A pattern of conduct intentionally intended and/or which has the effect of humiliating another that includes examples of the following: comments of a sexual nature, sexually explicit statements, questions, anecdotes, jokes, pictures, or other written materials.
4. A pattern of conduct that would humiliate another (using the reasonable person standard) which would include the following: Unnecessary touching, patting, hugging, or brushing against another's body, remarks of a sexual nature about a person's clothing or body, or remarks about sexual activity or speculations about sexual experiences.
Gender harassment is a form of sexual harassment, which consists of discriminatory behavior towards an individual based on gender. It includes the use of sexist language, illustrations, examples and gestures that demonstrate discriminatory behavior. Sexually related conduct forms the basis of a sexual harassment claim if a reasonable person of the same gender would consider the actions sufficient to interfere unreasonably with the academic and/or employment performance of the Complainant.
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Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Prohibited Conduct 12-13
[S]exual harassment, which is defined as any unsolicited, unwelcome,
and unwanted sexual advance, or other conduct of a sexual nature which has the effect of
interfering with an individual's performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
environment.
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and unwanted sexual advance, or other conduct of a sexual nature which has the effect of
interfering with an individual's performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
environment.
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Prohibited Conduct 12-13
Harassment, which is defined as conduct which is abusive or which interferes with a person's
pursuit of his or her customary or usual affairs, including, but not limited to, such conduct
when directed toward an individual or group because of race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical attribute, or physical or mental disability or
disorder, including learning disabilities and mental retardation.
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pursuit of his or her customary or usual affairs, including, but not limited to, such conduct
when directed toward an individual or group because of race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical attribute, or physical or mental disability or
disorder, including learning disabilities and mental retardation.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities- Racism and Acts of Intolerance Policy 12-13
The Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University system, on November 3, 1989, endorsed the following policy regarding racism and acts of intolerance: Institutions within the Connecticut State University system have a duty to foster tolerance; The promotion of racial, religious, and ethnic pluralism within the University is the responsibility of all individuals within the University community; Every person within the University community should be treated with dignity and assured security and equality; Individuals may not exercise personal freedoms in ways that invade or violate the rights of others; Acts of violence and harassment reflecting bias or intolerance of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic or cultural origins are unacceptable; and The University shall take appropriate corrective action if such acts of violence or harassment occur.
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Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Preamble 12-13
All members of the university community must at all times govern their social and academic interactions with tolerance and mutual respect so that the men and women who pass through the university's doors are
enriched by these experiences and are prepared for full and enlightened participation in a multi-cultural
society. Because of the University's commitment to principles of pluralism, mutual respect, and civility, certain activities are not acceptable on the university campus. Acts of intolerance, of hatred or violence based
on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender, age, or ethnic background are antithetical to the
University's fundamental principles and values. It is the University's responsibility to secure the students'
right to learn by establishing an environment of civility.
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enriched by these experiences and are prepared for full and enlightened participation in a multi-cultural
society. Because of the University's commitment to principles of pluralism, mutual respect, and civility, certain activities are not acceptable on the university campus. Acts of intolerance, of hatred or violence based
on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender, age, or ethnic background are antithetical to the
University's fundamental principles and values. It is the University's responsibility to secure the students'
right to learn by establishing an environment of civility.
Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities- Commitment to Civility 12-13
As a Central Connecticut State University student:
It is in my own best interest to help create a world, a community, and a campus of compassion, equality, and justice for all people.
It is my responsibility to help build a community that fosters mutual respect and a safe environment
for all human beings regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status.
It is my moral obligation to behave in ways that contribute to a civil campus environment, and I
resolve to support this behavior in others.
I therefore commit myself to actively work towards these goals in my daily life. This is my commitment to Central Connecticut State University.
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It is in my own best interest to help create a world, a community, and a campus of compassion, equality, and justice for all people.
It is my responsibility to help build a community that fosters mutual respect and a safe environment
for all human beings regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status.
It is my moral obligation to behave in ways that contribute to a civil campus environment, and I
resolve to support this behavior in others.
I therefore commit myself to actively work towards these goals in my daily life. This is my commitment to Central Connecticut State University.
Policies on Bias and Hate Speech
Office of Diversity and Equity: Bias Incident Response Procedure 12-13
Harassment is the chronic unwanted and unwelcome treatment of another that has the effect of interfering with an individual’s work, educational performance or status or creates a hostile environment. It must include something beyond the mere expression of views, words, symbols or thoughts that some person finds offensive. The conduct must also be considered sufficiently serious to deny or limit a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the educational program or must be sufficiently severe so as to substantially interfere with a person’s employment opportunities.
Bias Incident - an act of discrimination, hate speech, harassment, or retaliation by known or
unknown offenders that occurs on the CCSU campus or property, and that one could reasonably
conclude is directed at a member or group of the Central Connecticut State University community
because of that individual's or group's actual or perceived age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, ex-offender
status, gender, gender identity/presentation, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual
orientation, veteran status, or any combination of these or other related factors.
unknown offenders that occurs on the CCSU campus or property, and that one could reasonably
conclude is directed at a member or group of the Central Connecticut State University community
because of that individual's or group's actual or perceived age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, ex-offender
status, gender, gender identity/presentation, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual
orientation, veteran status, or any combination of these or other related factors.
Hate speech or fighting words are those personally abusive epithets which, when addressed to the ordinary citizen, are, as a matter of common knowledge, inherently likely to provoke a violent reaction. They are words that are directed to the person of the hearer, and which by their very utterance tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace.
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Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Preamble 12-13
Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students
and the general well being of society. In line with this purpose, the University has the duty to protect
the freedoms of inquiry and expression and furthermore has the responsibility to encourage all of its members
to develop the capacity for critical judgment in their sustained and independent search for truth.
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and the general well being of society. In line with this purpose, the University has the duty to protect
the freedoms of inquiry and expression and furthermore has the responsibility to encourage all of its members
to develop the capacity for critical judgment in their sustained and independent search for truth.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in February 2013. 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.
