Texas Tech University

Harassment Harassment based on a person's protected class under TTU System Regulation 07.10 is a form of discrimination. Harassment is verbal or physical conduct that is directed toward an individual because of sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability…

Sexual Harassment – Means unwelcome, sex-based verbal or physical conduct that in the education context, is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that the conduct interferes with a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from educational programs or activities.

Printed materials are publications, handbills, posters, leaflets and other written matter intended for public distribution, sale or display on campus. ... Printed materials shall not include the use of obscenities, libelous statements, or “fighting words” as defined by law.

Conduct that allegedly occurred against a person in the United States, in the University’s Education Program or Activity, on the basis of sex, and that satisfies one or more of the following: ... b. Severe, Pervasive, and Objectively Offensive Conduct. Unwelcome conduct…

Harmful, Threatening, or Endangering Conduct Intentional or reckless behavior that harms, threatens, or endangers the health or safety of self or others. ... ThreatsAny act or communication (written, oral, or otherwise) a reasonable person would interpret as a serious expression of intent…

As members of the academic community, University students enjoy the privileges and share the obligations of the larger community of which the University is a part. ... Freedom of discussion, inquiry and expression is protected and nurtured in the classroom as the…