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The following conduct is expressly prohibited: ... To solicit, canvass, post, or distribute any materials within the residence halls and/or property operated by AU Housing & Residence Life without the approval of the community director or to violate the university or residence…

Harassment. Harassment is a form of discrimination that encompasses unwelcome conduct based on a person’s actual or perceived Protected Status that creates a hostile environment. Harassment is unwelcome conduct directed toward, or differential treatment of, an individual based on their real or…

“Harassment” – Conduct or act – whether physical, written, verbal, cyber/electronic (including, but not limited to: e-mail, social media, instant messaging) - intentionally directed towards an individual or group that is intimidating, hostile, threatening, or coercive and that is persistent, pervasive, or…

Title IX Sexual Harassment means 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 a person equal…

American University is committed to protecting free expression for all members of its community. Protections for free expression play an essential role in creating space for individuals to practice the ethos of inquiry, which is fundamental to the mission of a university…

Prohibited actions under this policy, include, but are not limited to, the following: ... Using University Technology Resources to harass, stalk, intimidate, or impersonate another person or entity (e.g., by broadcasting unsolicited messages, repeatedly sending unwanted mail, posing as someone else, using…