Conduct & Content
These policies provide rules for conduct of University members and the use of University resources.
- CS 04: Drug- Free Workplace/ Drug-Free Schools
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May implicate protests if use of controlled substances is involved or present on University Property.
- CS 05: Harassment by Telecommunication
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This policy establishes restrictions on the use of University telecommunication systems. This policy prohibits the making or sending of fraudulent, unlawful, or abusive calls or messages via University telecommunications systems.
- CS 07: Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action
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Policy defines harassment and may implicate freedom of speech if the speech meets the definition of harassment.
- CS 11: Personal Use of University Resources Policy
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This policy establishes the administrative responsibilities and general guidelines for the personal use of University resources.
- CS 20: Sexual Misconduct
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This Policy implicates speech that meets the definition of sexual harassment.
- CS 27: Title IX
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This Policy implicates action/ speech that constitute sexual harassment under federal regulations.
- AC 03: Academic Responsibilities and Professional Conduct
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This policy establishes academic responsibilities of faculty members regarding absences from classes and professional responsibilities regarding the use of University affiliation. This policy may implicate freedom of speech at times when University faculty are speaking on behalf of the institution vs. when they are providing personal opinions.
- CS 10: Participation in Political Campaigns
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This Policy implicates the speech of faculty, staff, and students regarding campaigns within the capacity of their role. This policy also specifies provisions for political rallies and political candidates speaking on campus.
Facilities & Resources
These policies provide rules for the use of University facilities and signage throughout the University. These rules may be implicated when demonstrations occur on campus.
- AO 08 Charges for Use of University Facilities
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This Policy establishes the charges associated with the extracurricular use of University facilities.
- AO 09: Classroom Facilities
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This Policy may implicate free speech if the protest includes the occupation of classroom facilities, which require a reservation for use.
- AO 17: Extracurricular Use of University Facilities
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This policy may implicate protests when they occupy spaces requiring reservations and approval.
- AO 47 Management of University Facilities and Grounds
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This policy establishes the authority and responsibilities regarding the management of the University of Pittsburgh’s facilities and grounds.
- AO 18 University- wide Closure and Class Cancellation
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This Policy provides the standard for both University- wide class cancellation and closure of the University and establishes the roles and responsibilities related to closure and cancellation. May be implicated in this work if the safety of the University is compromised during a demonstration/ protest.
- AO 27 Parking Rules and Regulations Policy
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This policy establishes the rules and regulations for parking on University owned and leased property. This policy may be implicated when demonstrations violate the provisions of this Policy.
- CS 28: Temporary Signage
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This Policy provides the responsibilities and requirements for posting temporary signs on the exterior of any building on the University’s campus; on University lawns, gardens or similar outdoor spaces; or in the indoor public spaces of the University’s buildings. This policy may implicate speech related to signage.
- AO 44 Flag Display on University Flagpoles
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This policy governs the display of flags on official flagpoles on all University campuses. This policy may be relevant if demonstrators attempt to use University flagpoles.