East Tennessee State University
Public University
Johnson City, Tennessee
Speech Code Rating
Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
Harassment Unwelcome conduct (e.g., physical, verbal, graphic, or written) on the basis of a Protected Class that: 1. Is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent so as to interfere with or limit the ability of an individual to participate in or benefit from…
Definitions: Understanding Sexual Misconduct- Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when one of the following criteria is met: submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of the…
Definitions: Understanding Sexual Misconduct- Harassment
Harassment is conduct that is based on a person's race, color, religion, creed, ethic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age (as applicable), status as a covered veteran, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state…
University Free Speech Policy
ETSU maintains the generally accessible open, outdoor areas of its campus as traditional public forums for free speech by students. ETSU does not restrict students’ free speech only to particular areas of the campus. ETSU does not deny student activity fee funding…
Definitions: Understanding Sexual Misconduct- Cyber-Stalking
Cyber-stalking: A particular form of stalking in which electronic media such as the internet, social networks, blogs, cell phones, texts, or other similar devices or forms of contact are used to pursue, harass, or to make unwelcome contact with another person in…
Title IX Compliance
Sexual harassment: conduct because of sex that satisfies one (1) 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 access to ETSU’s education…