Westfield State University
Public University
Westfield, Massachusetts
Speech Code Rating
Policy 0550: Electronic Mail (E-Mail)
It is unacceptable to use the University e-mail system as follows: ... for communications regarding political advertising, chain-letters, jokes, derogatory or inflammatory statements, and/or idle gossip.
Bias Education Support Team (BEST)
Each member of our community has the responsibility to help shape, and raise the level of mutual respect for one another. Westfield State University commits to develop a deep understanding of social justice issues and strives to have it be the core…
Massachusetts State Universities' Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Plan
4.1.3 Discriminatory harassment. A form of prohibited discrimination including verbal and/or physical conduct based on membership, association with, or perceived membership in a protected class that: (1) has the purpose or effect of creating an objectively intimidating or hostile work or educational…
Policy 3020: Free Speech / Demonstration / Picketing Policy
PROCESS FOR REQUESTING USE OF SPACE FOR EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITIES 1. Individuals, organizations and third-parties seeking to engage in Expressive Activities on University property where such Expressive Activities are permitted (Traditional Public Forums and Limited and/or Designated Public Forums), must provide written notice…
Policy 0380: Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources
The University prohibits the use of its information technology resources for the following purposes: ... for any political purpose; ... to access or share sexually explicit, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate materials; ...
Policy 1340: University Anti-Bullying, Mobbing, and Harassment Policy
Bullying consists of abusive conduct relative to acts, omissions, or both, that a reasonable person would find hostile, based on the severity, nature, and frequency of the conduct and without regard to the method of delivery, such as verbal, written or electronic…