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General Posting Policy

All informational materials intended for public viewing must have the sponsoring department, student organization, college committee, or individual name clearly displayed. This includes: flyers, posters, table tents, etc. In accordance with the Student Bill of Rights, "members of the college are expected…

Acceptable Use Policy

Users are prohibited from the following: ... Harassment of any form or violating the rights of any person or college. Creating or forwarding "chain letters", "Ponzi" or other "pyramid" schemes of any type using Oberlin resources.

Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy

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For the purposes of determining whether a particular course of conduct constitutes discrimination or harassment under this policy, the following definition will be used: Conduct that is based upon an individual's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military…

Student Conduct: Student Bill of Rights

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Members of the college are expected to take responsibility for their expressions; anonymous expressions are inimical to the free and open exchange of ideas.

Student Conduct: Guidelines for Protests, Demonstrations, and Meetings Involving Speakers, Films, and Other Forms of Artistic Expression

Displaying a sign (signs are subject to the posting policy), wearing expressive clothing, gesturing, standing, or otherwise protesting noiselessly is acceptable and must not be interfered with, unless the protest interferes with the audience's view or prevents the audience from paying attention…
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