The College of New Jersey
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Restrictions on Expressive Rights
Harassment Policies (Learn More)
Student Conduct Code: Sexual Harassment 12-13
Conduct of a sexual nature or based on gender or sexuality that is severe or
pervasive enough to create an intimidating, abusive, or hostile campus,
educational, or working environment as defined by a reasonable person under
similar circumstances. This may include unwanted, unwelcome, or
inappropriate sexual or gender-based activities, or comments.
View full policy (PDF, 253 KB). Student Conduct Code: Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment 12-13
Engaging in conduct, including any gesture, written, verbal or physical act, or
any electronic communication (which includes e-mails, text messages, and
Internet postings on web-sites or other social media), whether it be a single
incident or series of incidents; that is so severe or pervasive and objectively
offensive that it substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of
the College or the rights of any student or other member of the College
community ....
View full policy (PDF, 253 KB). 
Human Resources: TCNJ Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace/Educational Environment 12-13
It is also a violation of this Policy to use derogatory or demeaning references regarding a person's race, gender, age, religion, disability, affectional or sexual orientation, ethnic background, or any other protected category set forth in I(a) above, which have the effect of harassing an employee or student or creating a hostile work/educational environment. A violation of this Policy can occur even if there was no intent on the part of an individual to harass or demean another.
Examples of prohibited behaviors that may constitute sexual harassment and are therefore a violation of this Policy include, but are not limited to: Generalized gender-based remarks and comments; ... Verbal, written, or electronically sexually suggestive or obscene comments, jokes or propositions including letters, notes, e-mail, text messages, invitations, gestures or inappropriate comments about a person's clothing; ... Visual contact, such as leering or staring at another's body; gesturing; displaying sexually suggestive objects, cartoons, posters, magazines or pictures of scantily-clad individuals; or displaying sexually suggestive material on a bulletin board, on a locker room wall, or on a screen saver ....
Examples of Behaviors That May Constitute Prohibited Workplace Discrimination or Harassment Include, But Are Not Limited To: ... Calling an individual by an unwanted nickname that refers to one or more of the above protected categories, or telling jokes pertaining to one or more protected categories; Using derogatory references with regard to any of the protected categories in any communication; ... Displaying or distributing material (including electronic communications) in the workplace/educational environment that contains derogatory or demeaning language or images pertaining to any of the protected categories ....
This Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace/Educational Environment (this "Policy") applies to all employees, including student employees with respect to conduct that arises out of their employment status, and applicants for employment at the College.
To achieve the goal of maintaining a work/educational environment free from discrimination or harassment, the College strictly prohibits the conduct that is described in this policy. This is a zero tolerance policy. This means that the College reserves the right to take either disciplinary action, if appropriate, or other corrective action, to address any unacceptable conduct that violates this policy, regardless of whether the conduct satisfies the legal definition of discrimination or harassment.
View full policy (PDF, 131 KB). Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Conduct: Students' Rights and Responsibilities 12-13
The College values the individual contribution of every member of the community and expects students to: ... Respect the rights of others to pursue an exceptional education free from harassment, bullying, defamation, and discrimination; ... Conduct oneself professionally and with civility in all pursuits of knowledge in and outside the classroom.
View full policy (PDF, 116 KB). Internet Usage Policies
Information Technology Procedures: Computing Access Agreement 12-13
Following is a list of unacceptable conduct. This list includes, but is not limited to: ... Harassment or violation of the rights of others.
View full policy (PDF, 223 KB). Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Conduct: Students' Rights and Responsibilities 12-13
Students at the College have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United States and the State of New Jersey as other citizens. These rights include freedom of expression, press, religion, and assembly. The College has a tradition of student activism and values freedom of expression, which includes voicing unpopular views and dissent.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in January 2013. According to FIRE’s research the substantive policies are current at least until this date. Directory information, including the name of the president of the college or university, may have been updated more recently. If any policy has been revised, or if you believe that we are in error, please contact us.
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