The university holds as basic the integrity and well
being of every person in the community. It is committed to
providing a living, learning and working environment that is fair,
consistent, caring, and supportive of intellectual and personal
growth. Further, it is committed to protecting the rights of its
community members to engage in dialogue and express ideas in an
environment that is free from harassment, discrimination, and
exploitation. This freedom of expression does not, however,
entail the freedom to threaten, stalk, intimidate, harass, or abuse.
Students are therefore expected to treat every individual with respect
and civility. The university prohibits any activities which cause
or threaten physical or mental harm, suffering or exhaustion, which
demean the dignity of any individual, and/or which interfere with one's
academic progress, living environment or employment responsibilities.
Students are also expected to demonstrate respect and good judgment by
acting in a manner that is appropriate to the university setting,
whether in an office, classroom, residence hall or sponsored
activity. Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research,
administration, or any PLU sponsored activity is prohibited.
Individuals who demand unreasonable access to university resources or
disrupt community business by denying others the ability to live, learn
and work in the environment that PLU seeks to maintain for all
community members.
Students who do not attend a Student Conduct Review Meeting without
making prior arrangements also may be found responsible for disrupting
university community. (See Student Conduct Procedures, Section IV - Student Rights and Responsibilities, Subsection
A.)