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WVU BOG Governance Rule 1.8: Freedom of Expression: Higher Education and the First Amendment

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    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
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The University expects that persons engaging in expressive activities will demonstrate civility ...

Acceptable Use of Data and Technology Resources Policy

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    Green
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    Internet Usage Policies
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University Data and Technology Resources must never be subject to Unacceptable Use, which means the following: ... Intentionally transmitting, receiving, accessing, printing, or storing any communication or content of a defamatory, discriminatory, harassing, obscene, or sexually explicit nature in violation of federal…

Student Conduct Code and Discipline Procedure: “Prohibited computer or electronic activity”

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    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Internet Usage Policies
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“Prohibited computer or electronic activity” means (1) unauthorized entry into a file to use, read, change the contents, or other purpose; (2) unauthorized transfer of a file; (3) unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and password; (4) use of a computer or…

WVU BOG Finance and Administration Rule 5.5: Use of University Facilities

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    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Protest and Demonstration Policies
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Assemblies of persons may occur on any public grounds on the campus. All outdoor grounds are public grounds, unless those areas are not generally open to the public, such as Athletic Fields. Outdoor assembly areas, as designated by the University, may be…

WVU BOG Governance Rule 1.8: Freedom of Expression

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    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
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The primary function of higher education is to discover and disseminate knowledge by means of research, teaching and public service. To fulfill this function a free interchange of ideas is necessary within its walls and within the world beyond. It follows that…

WVU BOG Governance Rule 1.6: Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Domestic Misconduct, Stalking, Retaliation, and Relationships

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    Green
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    Harassment Policies
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3.3.1 “Harassment” is conduct that creates a Hostile Environment, as defined below, and is based upon an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran status, service in the uniformed services (as defined…
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