California Polytechnic State University

The following definitions of prohibited conduct apply to cases that are determined by the campus Title IX Coordinator as meeting the requirements to proceed under Track 1 attached to this Nondiscrimination Policy. Sexual Harassment means conduct on the basis of Sex that…

What is a Bias Incident? A bias incident refers to any behavior, action, or decision that is motivated by prejudice or discrimination towards a person or group based on their identity such as race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression…

Freedom of expression activities may take place on campus with the following exceptions: Vehicular roadways (without the express permission and in coordination with the University Chief of Police); parking lots or parking structures; inside University buildings, residential housing and facilities; and within…

All members of the University community should recognize that causing discomfort and even causing offense is not a basis for limiting free expression. At the same time, they should recognize that freedom of expression includes a responsibility to respect the dignity of…

Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of a democratic society and is essential to the educational process. Universities have a special obligation not only to tolerate but also to encourage and support the free expression of ideas, values and opinions, even where…