Northern Illinois University
Public University
Dekalb, Illinois
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Northern Illinois University (NIU) strives to create a welcoming, inclusive and equitable community where all people are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to safeguarding individuals' constitutional rights to free speech and assembly and addressing incidents of bias that may…
Housing Handbook: Room Information- Decorating Rooms
The outside of the room door and the window facing outward are considered public display areas. University staff may deem a posting inappropriate if it violates the law, falsely defames an individual, or unjustifiably invades substantial privacy or confidentiality interests. Any posting…
Housing Handbook: Standards of Accountability- Discrimination and Harassment
Harassment of individuals, especially based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability will not be tolerated in university residence halls or by the university in general. Such harassment is defined as acting or communicating in a manner that intentionally harasses…
Nondiscrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy and Procedures for ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ, Faculty and Staff
Harassment is defined as unwelcome verbal, written, visual, or physical conduct, including via electronic means, that is based on the individual’s actual or perceived membership in a protected class and the conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive to: • Unreasonably interfere with…
Student Code of Conduct: Harassment
Harassment: Unwelcomed, unwanted verbal, written, visual, or physical conduct or behavior towards an individual, including via electronic means and the conduct is sufficiently severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive to: • Unreasonably interfere with the individual’s work or academic performance; • Limit or…
Freedom of Expression at NIU: Frequently Asked Questions
I used to be able to avoid the MLK green zone when offensive and hateful speakers were present. Now these speakers can be wherever they want including in front of my residence hall, cafeteria, academic buildings, etc. Why isn’t the university working…