Student Code of Conduct - 1. Narwhal Pledge

In accordance with its mission, The New School strives to prepare students to be active and participatory members in a diverse and global society. This requires New School students to intentionally cultivate, through words and actions, a learning environment that is dynamic and inclusive. These principles will guide the ways our community works with, cares for, and engages its members from diverging backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

To support our educational community, students who have chosen to join The New School agree to abide by the following principles:

• Dignity: We affirm that recognizing the inherent dignity of all students is necessary to maintain a climate of justice and safety.
• Empowerment: We strive to consciously create empowered spaces both inside and outside of the classroom for people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic statuses, ages, abilities, and beliefs.
• Anti-Discrimination: We agree that discrimination of any kind has no place at The New School.
• Expression: We acknowledge that each member of our community has the right to freely express their thoughts, ideas, and beliefs with an understanding that disagreement and unpopular or controversial opinions are a part of an enriching learning experience.
• Responsibility: We understand that each of us is accountable for our words, choices, and actions and the impact they may have on the large community.

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