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Student Conduct Code: Residence Hall Regulations

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    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Posting and Distribution Policies
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The following conduct is expressly prohibited: ... To solicit, canvass, post, or distribute any materials within the residence halls and/or property operated by AU Housing & Residence Life without the approval of the community director or to violate the university or residence…

Policy on Posting Materials

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    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Posting and Distribution Policies
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The following guidelines should be followed by those wishing to post items on campus: 1. All registered student organizations must have all items approved by University Center and Student Activities prior to being mass produced. ... 8. Posted materials may not advertise…

Discrimination and Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy

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    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
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Harassment. Harassment is a form of discrimination that encompasses unwelcome conduct based on a person’s legally protected status. Harassment is unwelcome verbal or physical conduct directed toward, or differential treatment of, an individual because of their membership or perceived membership in any…

Student Conduct Code: Definitions

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    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
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“Harassment” – Conduct or act – whether physical, written, verbal, cyber/electronic (including, but not limited to: e-mail, social media, instant messaging) - intentionally directed towards an individual or group that is intimidating, hostile, threatening, or coercive and that is persistent, pervasive, or…

Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy

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    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
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Title IX Sexual Harassment means conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following: ... Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal…

Freedom of Expression Guidelines

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    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
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American University is committed to protecting free expression for all members of its community. Protections for free expression play an essential role in creating space for individuals to practice the ethos of inquiry, which is fundamental to the mission of a university…
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