Furman University
Private University
Greenville, South Carolina
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Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy
The University may address conduct that, although it does not rise to the level of constituting Sexual Misconduct as defined by this Policy, is nevertheless offensive and/or unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. Addressing such conduct may not result in the imposition…
Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy
What are Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment? First, it’s helpful to define what we mean when we say “Protected Characteristics.” Someone’s race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, protected veteran…
Non-Academic Administrative Policies: Posting and Solicitation
All items to be posted must have the name of the individual student or registered student organization and/or department clearly identified as the sponsor or the words “sponsored by (name of organization)” on each item...The University retains the right to deny posting…
Student Handbook: Student Conduct Code- Information Technology
Activities that are expressly prohibited as inappropriate use of information technology resources at Furman include: ... 1. Activities involving unprofessional (including pornography), harassing, discriminatory, illegal and/or unethical behavior that serves no scholarly purpose appropriate to the academic environment; ... 8. Origination or…
Bias Incident Response and Support
The Bias Incident Response & Support (BIRS) policy is designed to supplement and work with campus units through connecting those who have experienced an act of bias (or those who have witnessed such an act) with appropriate support and resources BIRS is…
Student Handbook: Student Organization Policies and Procedures- Demeaning Behavior
Student Conduct Code Violations for Organizations ... 3. Demeaning Behavior. Any actions, activities, events or themes, whether on or off campus, which are demeaning and/or discriminatory based on a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical…