Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Public University
North Adams, Massachusetts
Speech Code Rating
Massachusetts State Universities Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Affirmative Action Plan
Discriminatory harassment. A form of unlawful discrimination including verbal and/or physical conduct based on legally protected characteristics and/or membership in a protected class that: 1. has the purpose or effect of creating an objectively intimidating, hostile or offensive work or educational environment…
Community Standards: Advertising Policy
All flyers, banners, and table tents require approval from the Office of Student Engagement before being displayed. Advertisements promoting the sale or use of alcohol or containing material deemed inappropriate or offensive to the Campus community will not be approved for posting…
Bias Reporting
The Bias Response Protocol (B.R.P.) provides the College with wide-ranging means for addressing incidents of bias that fall below the status of hate crime or violation of MCLA policy. In an effort to continue to create a safe and welcoming environment for…
Community Standards: Interpersonal Misconduct
Intimidation, threat, or harassment: Conduct less than a physical attack or physical action which interferes with a person in the conduct of their customary or usual affairs, or conduct which is sufficiently severe or pervasive to unreasonably interfere with an individual's work…
Community Guidelines: Solicitation, Posting Policy & Private Enterprise
Residence Life & Housing reserves the right to refuse permission to advertise events or services that promote the use of alcohol or are insensitive to members of the campus community. If permission is granted, advertisements will be posted and/or distributed by RLH…
MCLA Electronics Communications Policy
There will be no restrictions placed on the fundamental rights to free speech within MCLA electronic environments except those necessary to protect the rights of others and to preserve the order necessary for MCLA to function as an institution of higher learning…