'Pivotal to Weber State University's mission is the need to embrace and
value the diversity of its members. Acknowledging the uniqueness of
each individual, we seek to cultivate an environment that encourages
freedom of expression. Because the University is a community where
inquiry is nurtured and theories are tested, every individual has the
right to feel safe to express ideas that differ from those held by
other members of the community. However, all persons who aspire to be
part of our campus community must accept the responsibility to
demonstrate civility and respect for the dignity of others. Recognizing
that the proper balance between freedom of expression and respect for
others is not always apparent or easy to achieve, we must continually
challenge ourselves and each other in an atmosphere of mutual concern,
good will and respect. Therefore, expressions or actions that disparage
an individual's or group's ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual
orientation, marital status, age or disability are contrary to the
mission of Weber State University.'