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Massachusetts State Universities Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Affirmative Action Plan

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    Harassment Policies
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4.1.3 Discriminatory harassment. A form of prohibited discrimination including verbal and/or physical conduct based on membership, association with, or perceived membership in a protected class that: (1) has the purpose or effect of creating an objectively intimidating or hostile work or educational…

Student Handbook: Free Speech and Demonstration Policy

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    Security Fee Policies
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The need for university staff support, including police support, in conjunction with any use of facilities or areas, shall be determined by University Events or the BSU Police Department, as applicable. Users may be required to sign an agreement to reimburse the…

Student Handbook: Free Speech and Demonstration Policy

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    Posting and Distribution Policies
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With the approval of the chief of police or designee at least 24 hours in advance, noncommercial pamphlets, handbills, circulars, newspapers, magazines, and other written materials may be distributed on a person-to-person basis in open areas on campus that are at least…

Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct

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    Harassment Policies
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The following list of behaviors is intended to represent the types of acts that constitute violations of The Student Code of Conduct. Although the list is extensive, it should not be regarded as all-inclusive. All community members are responsible for knowing and…

Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct

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    Bullying Policies
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“Bullying" means the severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal, or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another individual that has the effect of: causing physical or emotional…

Student Handbook: Free Speech and Demonstration Policy

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    Protest and Demonstration Policies
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As defined below, public forum areas are generally available for speeches and demonstrations between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Except as further provided below, the use of these areas for speaking, demonstrating, and other forms of expression must be…
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