University of Rhode Island
Public University
Kingston, Rhode Island
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Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Abusive conduct
Abusive conduct, including physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, harassment, discriminatory harassment, stalking, cyberstalking, bullying/cyberbullying, privacy violations and/or other conduct which threatens or endangers the physical or psychological health, safety, or welfare of oneself, another individual, a group of individuals, or members of…
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Bullying/Cyberbullying
Bullying is the repeated use of a written, oral, or electronic communication, or a physical act or gesture by one or more individuals, repeatedly directed at another individual that: a.) causes physical or emotional harm or damage to property and/or b.) places…
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Endangering behavior
Endangering behavior, which includes, but is not limited to, conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person including oneself, causing reasonable apprehension of such harm or engaging in conduct or communications that a reasonable person would interpret as…
Bias Resource Team: Support from BRT
Equity and inclusion are critical components for campus community members to thrive. The Bias Resource Team (BRT) is an interdisciplinary group comprised of URI staff and faculty. The BRT reviews information about reported bias incidents and refers campus resources to those who…
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Harassment
“Harassment” is defined as conduct that is so severe, pervasive, or objectively offensive, and that so undermines and detracts from the victim’s ability to fully participate in the programs, activities, and mission of the University that the victim is effectively denied equal…
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Free Expression and Peaceful Demonstrations
The University of Rhode Island strongly values free speech. The freedom to debate and discuss the merits of competing ideas does not mean that members of the university community may say whatever they wish, wherever they wish. Consistent with the rule of…