North Carolina A&T State University

Branch Campus of a School System

A red light university has at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech. Read more here.
Public or Private: Public
Special Status: None
Federal Circuit: Fourth Circuit
Head of Institution: Chancellor Stanley F. Battle
North Carolina A&T State University
Office of the Chancellor
1601 East Market Street
Dowdy Administration Building
Greensboro, NC 27411
336-334-7500
Website: http://www.ncat.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)

Sexual Harassment 06-07
Sexual harassment is defined as deliberate, unsolicited and unwelcome verbal and/or physical conduct of a sexual nature or with sexual implications, which has or may have direct employment or academic consequences resulting from the acceptance or rejection of such conduct.
Verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when:
[...]
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance, academic activities or student experience or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working, academic or student life environment .
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General Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Student Handbook: Misconduct Prohibited by the University 06-07
Hazing, harassment, and/or intimidation - defined as the intentional commission of an act, by an individual or a group, of physically abusing or harassing another person or creating a situation which produces physical hurt or discomfort, severe emotional distress, embarrassment, or ridicule.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)

North Carolina System Policies- Students' Rights and Responsibilities 06-07
(2) All students shall be responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that helps to enhance an environment of learning in which the rights, dignity, worth, and freedom of each member of the academic community are respected.
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Student Handbook: Student Rights and Responsibilities 06-07
Students have the responsibility to: [...] Conduct themselves with civility (respect and courtesy) toward all others at all times.
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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)

North Carolina System Policies - Freedom and Responsibility in the University Community 06-07
(1) The University of North Carolina is dedicated to the transmission and advancement of
knowledge and understanding. Academic freedom is essential to the achievement of these purposes.
The University therefore supports and encourages freedom of inquiry for faculty members and students,
to the end that they may responsibly pursue these goals through teaching, learning, research, discussion,
and publication, free from internal or external restraints that would unreasonably restrict their academic
endeavors.
(2) The University and each constituent institution shall protect faculty and students in
their responsible exercise of the freedom to teach, to learn, and otherwise to seek and speak the truth.
(3) Faculty and students of the University of North Carolina shall share in the
responsibility for maintaining an environment in which academic freedom flourishes and in which the
rights of each member of the academic community are respected.
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Other Speech Codes (Learn More)

Student Handbook: Aggressive Behavior 06-07
Aggressive Behavior includes, but is not limited to:
· Intimidation/Harassment
· Gang-like activity including hand gestures, color coding, etc.

· Graffiti or destruction of campus property

· Threatening Language
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Student Handbook: Misconduct Prohibited by the University 06-07
Disorderly or disruptive conduct - defined as the intentional creation of a disturbance on University property or at University sponsored events including but not limited to fighting, committing a nuisance, endangering one's own physical well being, using language that is abusive and/or vulgar, disrupting, disturbing, or interfering with the academic atmosphere of a living or learning environment or social activity.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in August 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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