University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Branch Campus of a School System
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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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Racial Harassment Policy 06-07
Racial harassment is defined here as any verbal or physical behavior that occurs on the University campus or on premises under University control, that stigmatizes or victimizes an individual on the basis of race, ethnicity, or ancestry, and that involves an express or implied threat to or interference with any facet of an individual's University life or creates an intimidating, hostile or demeaning environment for that individual in the University community.
Code of Student Responsibility: Sexual Harassment 06-07
The term "sexual harassment" means engaging in unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when the employment or academic advancement of another is made contingent upon submission to such conduct, or when submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting such individual, or when such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with the other's work or academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Brochure 06-07
NON-VERBAL OFFENSIVE BEHAVIOR:
¥ public display or sharing of pictures
or photographs of a sexual nature
¥ e-mails or websites of a sexual nature
¥ Love notes or letters Ð suggestive comments
on memos
¥ Graffiti
¥ Gag Gifts (sex toys, games)
IS MY BEHAVIOR OFFENSIVE? Because harassment is defined in part by the reaction of the victim, all members of the University community are expected to honor reasonable requests to stop offensive behavior.
VERBAL OFFENSIVE BEHAVIOR:
¥ sexual innuendos and comments
¥ whistling in a suggestive manner
¥ jokes about sex or gender in general
¥ spreading rumors about a the sexual activity
or performance of a student or employee
¥ sexual propositions, invitations, or other
pressures for sex
¥ implied or overt threats
"FIGHTING WORDS" HARASSMENT IN THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY 06-07
This policy prohibits the face to face use of "fighting words" by a student, faculty member, or staff member to harass any person or persons on the University campus or other property under University control. "Fighting words" are those personally abusive epithets which, when directly addressed to any ordinary person are, in the context used and as a matter of common knowledge, inherently likely to provoke an immediate and violent reaction, whether or not they actually do so. Such expressions include, but are not limited to, those terms or gestures widely recognized to be derogatory references to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other personal characteristics.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
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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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Freedom and Responsibility in the University Community 06-07
Responsible Use Policy 06-07
Respect the privacy and personal rights of others by ensuring that use of University computing and electronic communication resources does not constitute invasion of privacy, harassment, defamation, threats, intimidation, unwarranted annoyance or embarrassment, or discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
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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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