Worcester State University
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | First Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Barry M Maloney Worcester State University Worcester State College 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602-2597 508-929-8000 bmaloney@worcester.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.worcester.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: Equal Opportunity/Sexual Harassment Policy Statement 12-13
harassment may also involve relationships among equals, when repeated
sexual advances or demeaning verbal behaviors have a harmful effect
on a person’s ability to study or work in the academic setting.
Student Handbook: Code of Conduct- Rules and Regulations 12-13
person including but not limited to physical abuse, verbal abuse,
threats, intimidation, harassment, and/or coercion.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Code of Conduct- Rules and Regulations 12-13
students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical
act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another
student or a member of the Worcester State community that has
the effect of:
* Causing physical or emotional harm to the other student or
damage to the other student’s property
* Placing the other student in reasonable fear of harm to him/
herself or of damage to his/her property
* Creating a hostile environment at school for the other student
* Infringing on the rights of the other student on campus
* Materially and substantially disrupting the education process or
the orderly operation of Worcester State.
* Bullying through the use of technology or any electronic means
Residence Hall Handbook: Civility 11-12
relationships and respect the dignity and value the worth of all persons. At no time
will you physically, mentally, psychologically, or sexually abuse any member of the
community, nor will you participate in or condone (directly or implied or verbal or
written) any form of bigotry, harassment, intimidation, or physical or psychological
threat. This applies equally to residents and staff of residence halls, guests, visitors,
and other members of the community.
Posting Policies
Student Handbook: Campus Policies- Leafleting Policy 12-13
leafleting except when approved by the Student Senate or a recognized
College office.
Internet Usage Policies
Network Acceptable Use 12-13
Policies on Bias and Hate Speech
Student Handbook: Code of Conduct- Rules and Regulations 12-13
comments, epithets or other expressive behavior directed at an
individual or on separate occasions at different individuals, or
physical conduct, if such comments, epithets, other expressive
behavior or physical conduct intentionally:
a. Demean the race, sex, religion, color, creed, disability, sexual
orientation, national origin, ancestry or age of the individual or
individuals
b. Create an intimidating, hostile or demeaning environment for
education, College related work, or other College activities
on College premises or off campus where College jurisdiction
applies.
Other Speech Codes
Student Handbook: Code of Conduct- Rules and Regulations 12-13
State.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Code of Conduct- Introduction 12-13
and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, members of the College
community share some other rights crucial for the conduct of free
inquiry that is central to the College's mission.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in January 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.
