Newsgroups: alt.comp.acad-freedom.talk
From: kadie@eff.org (Carl M. Kadie)
Subject:  [PSU] Intolerance
Message-ID: <1993Mar22.190203.10805@eff.org>
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1993 19:02:03 GMT

[This is part of the Pennsylvania State University Code. It is from
the document '//psuinfo/University Life/Legal Rights and Safety
Concerns/Intolerance'. It is available via gopher from info.psu.edu.

Some points of interest:

Says that although the University hates intolerance, "members of its
     community have a right to hold and express their views, even when
     these views are contrary to University values and objectives.
     The University cannot impose disciplinary sanctions on those who
     express their views when these persons have not violated
     University regulations as long as these comments are not directed
     at a specific individual and do not incite violence."

But, also says "If you see materials that you and/or others may view as offensive
     ... you may file a report at the Campus Life Assistance Center .."

Also says, punishment can be increased if a prohibited action is hate
motivated. This might not be consititutional. see
ftp.eff.org:pub/academic/law/hate-crime.ohio and rav-v-st-paul.1


- Carl]


TIP625: INTOLERANCE
 
     Penn State works hard to promote respect among the many cultures
     represented here.  The University is committed to dealing with
     the problems of bias and prejudice that are deeply engrained in
     our society on the premise that actions motivated by intolerance
     violate the principles and destroy the structure of American
     Society.
 
     Intolerance is an individual's attitude, feeling or belief that
     shows contempt for other individuals or groups based on race,
     skin color, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
     political belief, or religious belief.
 
     Intolerant actions seriously harm those who are targets of this
     destructive kind of discrimination and seriously threaten the
     reputation of the University.
 
     The University is committed to creating an educational
     environment that is free from intolerance directed toward
     individuals or groups.  The University provides educational
     programs and activities to create an environment that values
     understanding of other cultures and diversity.
 
     Penn State encourages the expression of diverse views and
     opinions.  Free expression is guaranteed by the First Amendment
     of the Constitution of the United States.  The University
     recognizes that members of its community have a right to hold and
     express their views, even when these views are contrary to
     University values and objectives.  The University cannot impose
     disciplinary sanctions on those who express their views when
     these persons have not violated University regulations as long as
     these comments are not directed at a specific individual and do
     not incite violence.
 
     Penn State has reviewed its Code of Conduct to clarify the acts
     of harassment and intolerance that are punishable.  Persons will
     be sanctioned when they have violated University policies or
     regulations.  When the violation is motivated by intolerance
     toward an individual or group based on such characteristics as
     race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, and
     political or religious belief, the sanction will be increased in
     severity and may include separation from the University.
 
     If you see materials that you and/or others may view as offensive
     or if you are the victim of intolerant behavior because of your
     sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or
     political or religious belief, you may file a report at the
     Campus Life Assistance Center by calling 863-1809 between 8:00
     a.m.  and 5:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday.
 
     BG
     1/15/91