Memorial University says while it cannot respond to individual cases, it is offering information related to the Student Code of Conduct, and behaviour that crosses the line into harassment or intimidation.

Matthew Barter who has, for the last few months, conducted a one-man campaign calling for the removal of President Vianne Timmons, claims he has been banned from campus.

Barter is allowed to attend class and exams, but he is not allowed to attend events where Vianne Timmons is in attendance, or be on campus for any reason other than attending class.

Barter was at a recent event at the Landing at Memorial University’s Student Centre, silently holding a sign next to the podium as the president spoke.

In a written statement, the university says when informal early interventions fail, Memorial will take action via the Student Code of Conduct. That action may include interim measures to ensure safety, while an investigation is underway. Interim measures can be used when there is escalation, past patterns of behaviour and a perceived risk to the safety of individuals, and any student who is subject to a code complaint is given an opportunity to respond says the university.

Memorial says the freedom to express oneself does not protect behaviour that becomes harassing or intimidating, and behaviour that crosses that line takes itself into the realm of actionable conduct.