Due to concerns that the broad language in the TU Policy on Abuse and Bullying contained language that potentially infringes on constitutionally protected speech, effective November 1, 2016, Towson University has rescinded the “Prohibiting Abusive Conduct/Bullying Policy.” However, students, faculty and staff of the university are still assured similar protections through currently existing Towson University and University System of Maryland policies listed below.
Students
Towson University Policy
- Code of Conduct Handbook http://www.towson.edu/studentaffairs/policies/conduct.html
- 05-09.00 Hazing Policy
Faculty
- Faculty Responsibilities and Expectations Directive (currently in development by Council of Chairs)
- 01.00 Policy on Appointments, Rank and Tenure of Faculty, Section VI.A.3.g
- 02-01.00 Policy on Appointments, Rank and Tenure of Faculty, Section VI.A.3.m
Staff
- 07-01.02 – Separations for Contingent Employees
- 07-01.22 – Separations for Regular Exempt Employees
- 07-01.25 – Disciplinary Actions for Employees
USM Policy
- VII-1.23Policy on Separation of a Non-Exempt Staff Employee
General Application
Towson University Policy
- 06-01.00 – Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, Religion, Age, National Origin, sex and Disability
- 06-01.05 – Prohibiting Discrimination on the basis of Sexual Orientation, gender Identity or Expression
- 06-01.10 – Policy on Threats and Violence
- 06-01.60 – Policy on Sexual Misconduct
Questions regarding the rescinded Bullying Policy should be directed to the Office of General Counsel.
