Northwestern University
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Evanston, Illinois
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Student Handbook: Respect NU - Bias Incidents
The Bias Incident Response system and team (BIRT) is an informal Northwestern system for students to report identity-based concerns that arise when interacting with a member of the Northwestern community. BIRT was created in response to feedback students gave during community forums…
Planning Events and Contracts: Student Organization Meetings, Events & Programs- Marketing Guidelines
The SOA Campus Advertising Guidelines page provides a variety of resources for how and where your group can spread the word about your event. All posters, flyers, leaflets, and other notices must clearly state the name(s) of the sponsoring student(s) and/or organization(s)…
Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
Harassment: Prohibited harassment is unwelcome verbal, physical, written, or visual conduct or conduct using technology based on an actual or perceived protected characteristic that when based on the totality of circumstances is subjectively and objectively offensive and so severe or pervasive that…
Student Handbook: Civility, Mutual Respect, and Unacceptability of Violence on Campus
As members of the Northwestern community, its faculty, staff, and students are expected to deal with each other with respect and consideration. Each community member is expected to treat other community members with civility and respect, recognizing that disagreement and informed debate…
Appropriate Use of Electronic Resources
Prohibited Activities ... 3.3 Inappropriate Use. System Users may not use Electronic Resources to engage in copying or distribution of software or digital content; phishing; circulating spam; etc. that violates the law or terms of a University license agreement.
Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment
Title IX Sexual Harassment: Conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following: ... Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome conduct on the basis of sex determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively…