Elizabeth City State University

Branch Campus of a School System

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Public or Private: Public
Special Status: None
Federal Circuit: Fourth Circuit
Head of Institution: Chancellor Willie J. Gilchrist
Elizabeth City State University
Chancellor's Office
344 Marion D. Thorpe Administration Bldg.
Campus Box 790
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-335-3400
wjgilchrist@mail.ecsu.edu
Website: http://www.ecsu.edu

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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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Protected Group Harassment Policies (Learn More)

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Sexual Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy 08-09
Sexual harassment refers to unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors or other unwelcome verbal and/or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: [...] such conduct is so extreme or constant that a reasonable person would find that it:
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alters the terms or condition of a person’s employment or educational experience, or
unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work or performance in a course, program, or
activity, which thereby creates a hostile or abusive working or educational environment.
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General Harassment Policies (Learn More)

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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)

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Loyalty Oaths and Honor Codes (Learn More)

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Mission Statements (Learn More)

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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)

Policy and Procedures Manual: Policy on Designated Areas for Unplanned “Free Speech” Events 08-09
Freedom of speech is one of the most cherished traditions of the academic community. A
community of scholars cannot pursue truth without the ability to publish critical information.
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Other Speech Codes (Learn More)

Policy and Procedures Manual: Internet Acceptable Use Policy 08-09
Except where it is explicitly permitted, it is a violation of one or more university
policies, state or federal law(s) for users of the university's Internet resources to: [...] Provide obscene, defamatory, or harassing language or material, or use the resources to
defame or harass. [...] Use network resources to view or transmit pornography or other objectionable material.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 2008. 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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