Ball State University
Public University
Muncie, Indiana
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Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy: Harassment, Bullying, or Cyber-bullying
Harassment, bullying, or cyber-bullying, are defined as repeated and/or severe aggressive behavior likely to or intended to intimidate, hurt, coerce, or control another person whether physically or emotionally. These behaviors include but are not limited to: creating web pages; posting photos on鈥
Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities: Prohibited Conduct- Harassment
Harassment: Conduct towards another person or identifiable group of persons that has the purpose or effect of (a) creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment, work environment, or environment for participation in a University-sponsored event or activity; (b) unreasonably interfering with a鈥
Information Technology Users' Privileges and Responsibilities
Personal and Commercial Uses Not Permitted Technology resources, including Internet access through the university network, may not be utilized in ways which may be inconsistent with the university's tax-exempt status or legal obligations, such as using university systems for hosting or advertising鈥
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Statement on Sexual Harassment
The University has adapted the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) definition of sexual harassment for our academic community: Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favor or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature鈥
Title IX Policy and Procedures
For purposes of this policy, 鈥渟exual harassment鈥 is conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following: ... Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies鈥
Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities: Freedom of Expression Statement
Freedom of expression is enshrined in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Ball State University鈥檚 Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Therefore, Ball State University is committed to free and open inquiry in all matters, and our University guarantees all鈥