Anti-Violence Policy

The University of Scranton is known for its nurturing and supportive community. As partners in an educational mission inspired by the vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, the trustees, administrators, faculty, staff and students of the University resolve to maintain a campus community that is free from violence in all of its forms. The mission of education that takes place in the offices and classrooms of the campus is only possible in an environment of mutual respect and concern.  The University family, therefore, recognizes that violent behavior – from the seemingly insignificant to the significant – is inherently destructive to the fabric of our community and will not be tolerated.

The University prides itself on fostering a caring community, one that is committed to the personal growth and transformation of its members. Accordingly, the University will not tolerate acts of violence (i.e., assaulting, striking, shoving, slapping, fighting), harassment, verbal threats, intimidation and other similar behavior. Students who commit such acts will be subject to disciplinary action (including suspension or expulsion), removal from campus, and/or criminal prosecution. The University community must do all that it can to eradicate violence on campus and in the surrounding neighborhood. To this end, acts of violence, harassment, verbal threats, intimidation and other similar behavior should be immediately reported to the Department of Public Safety. Acts of retaliation are prohibited against anyone who brings a complaint of violence or serves as a witness in the investigation of a complaint of violence.
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