Code of Student Conduct: Bullying and Cyberbullying

Relevant Excerpt

Any severe, pervasive, or persistent act or conduct, whether physical, cyber/electronic, or verbal, that can reasonably be expected to inflict fear, to intimidate, to incite violence, to force someone to do something against their will or self-interest, and/or substantially interfere with an individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the University’s education and/or co- curricular programs.

Bullying may include, but is not limited to, any act that may: (1) Place an individual in reasonable fear of physical harm; (2) Cause a substantial and foreseeable detrimental effect on an individual’s physical or mental health; and/or (3) Create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment that interferes with an individual’s work or academic pursuit.