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Restorative Justice & Title IX Office Center for Civil Rights - Terminology

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    Harassment Policies
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Sexual Misconduct – Sexual Harassment as defined in the Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Section 3.5 of the Board of Trustees Policy Manual, whether or not the misconduct falls within the scope of that policy: Conduct committed by a student that, if committed…

Student Handbook: Harassment

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    Harassment Policies
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The University defines harassment as unwelcome conduct that is so severe, pervasive or objectively offensive that it so undermines and detracts from a student’s educational experience or creates a hostile environment. Conduct over social media that rises to this level is prohibited…

Student Handbook: Anti-Bullying

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    Bullying Policies
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Western prohibits and will not tolerate bullying on the part of any faculty, staff, student, contractor or third party. Bullying is defined as any written or verbal expression, physical or electronic act or gesture or a pattern thereof, that is intended to…

Campus Free Expression Policy: Campus Postings

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    Posting and Distribution Policies
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Postings by members of the general public are limited to designated bulletin boards in common areas. Students, faculty, and staff may also post to these bulletin boards. Obscenity and libelous material are prohibited. No materials posted on designated bulletin boards may be…

Campus Free Expression Policy: Use of University Grounds, Buildings, and Facilities

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    Protest and Demonstration Policies
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The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States assures that “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,” Western acknowledges the rights of its faculty…

Student Handbook: Computer and Data Networks- Acceptable Use Policy

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    Internet Usage Policies
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Free expression of ideas is central to the academic process. Western computer system administrators will not remove any information from individual accounts, servers or electronic bulletin boards maintained in individual accounts unless it is determined that: ... The information infringes on the…
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