North Carolina A&T State University
Branch Campus of a School System
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| Public or Private: |
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Public |
| Special Status: |
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None |
| Federal Circuit: |
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Fourth Circuit |
| Head of Institution: |
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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: |
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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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Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy 08-09
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.
Student Handbook: Misconduct Prohibited by the University 08-09
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.
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.
Student Handbook: Student Rights and Responsibilities 08-09
Students have the responsibility to: [...] Conduct themselves with civility (respect and courtesy) toward all others at all times.
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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.
Student Handbook: Disruptive Conduct Policy 08-09
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has long honored the right of free
discussion and expression, peaceful picketing and demonstrations, the right to petition and
peaceable assembly. Without question these rights are a part of the fabric of this institution and
they must remain secure.
Student Handbook: Zero Tolerance for Aggressive Behavior Policy 08-09
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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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in August 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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