University of New Mexico
Undergraduate Non-Branch Campus
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On this page, FIRE has excerpted policies that address speech and expression. You may download the full policy in .pdf form, below.
Policies on Diversity and Multiculturalism (Learn More)
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Board of Regents' Policy Manual: Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action for Employees and Students 06-07
The University prohibits harassment of employees by supervisors or co-workers and harassment of students on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual preference, ancestry, medical condition, or other protected status. The University makes special efforts to eliminate both overt and subtle forms of sexual harassment.
University Business Policies and Procedures Manual: Sexual Harassment Policy 06-07
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
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such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment [....]
Examples of sexual harassment which shall not be tolerated include but are not limited to:
* suggestive or obscene letters, notes, invitations,
* derogatory comments, epithets, slurs or jokes,
* impeding or blocking movements, touching, or any physical interference with normal work,
* sexual oriented gestures, displaying sexually suggestive or derogatory objects, pictures, cartoons, or posters (the situation will be evaluated for appropriateness such as art displayed in museums versus centerfold in office setting),
* threats or insinuations that lack of sexual favors will result in reprisals, withholding support for appointments, promotions or transfers, change of assignments, or poor performance reviews.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
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Mission of The University of New Mexico 06-07
Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
University Business Policy and Procedures Manual: Freedom of Expression and Dissent 06-07
As an institution that exists for the express purposes of education, research, and public service, the University is dependent upon the unfettered flow of ideas, not only in the classroom and the laboratory, but also in all University activities. As such, protecting freedom of expression is of central importance to the University. The exchange of diverse viewpoints may expose people to ideas some find offensive, even abhorrent. The way that ideas are expressed may cause discomfort to those who disagree with them. The appropriate response to such speech is speech expressing opposing ideas and continued dialogue, not curtailment of speech.
University Business Policies and Procedures Manual: Computer Use Guidelines 06-07
The following types of communication are prohibited:
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fraudulent, threatening, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or illegal materials.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in July 2007. According to FIRE’s research the substantive policies are current at least until this date. Directory information, including the name of the president of the college or university, may have been updated more recently. If any policy has been revised, or if you believe that we are in error, please contact us.
Below, FIRE has excerpted policies affecting freedom of association and materials related to mandatory student orientations. Please note that the materials below this line do not affect a college or university's Speech Code Rating.
Mandatory Student Orientation Materials
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Student Fee Policies Affecting Freedom of Association
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Other Policies Restricting Freedom of Association
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