University of North Carolina - Wilmington
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Policies on Diversity and Multiculturalism (Learn More)
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Code of Student Life: Harassment Prevention Policy 07-08
Harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation or veteran status is a form of discrimination in
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violation of federal law, state law, and/or university policy, and will not be
tolerated.
C. Hostile environment harassment consists of unwelcome conduct when:
1. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
with an individual’s work, academic performance or living
environment; or
2. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating,
hostile or offensive working, learning or living environment.
D. Hostile environment harassment is determined by looking at all of the
circumstances, including the frequency of the allegedly harassing conduct,
and its severity. A single, serious incident may be sufficient to constitute
hostile environment harassment.
Code of Student Life: Student Conduct and Appeals 07-08
Notwithstanding actions taken by civil authorities, private litigants, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs or his/her designee may initiate disciplinary proceedings...against a student or group who violates or attempts to violate this Code or other applicable rules, including the following:
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28. Discriminates against another student by using offensive speech or
behavior of a biased or prejudiced nature related to one's personal
characteristics, such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
handicap, age or sexual orientation.
Faculty Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy 07-08
Unwanted sexual attention can take many forms, including,
but not limited to:
Verbal: unwanted and repeated sexual remarks;
offensive jokes about sexual or gender traits; sexual
propositions; insults, threats, or bribes; sexual
innuendoes or comments about a person's body,
clothing, or activities; offensive written notes or phone
calls.
Non-verbal: leering, whistling, or suggestive or
insulting gestures.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Code of Student Life: Code of the Board of Governors 07-08
(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 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.
Code of Student Life: Freedom of Expression by non-University Sponsored Individuals or Groups 07-08
The individual or group will be allowed to continue to assemble for
the full duration of time approved on the registration unless:
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c. individuals or observers not actively engaged in a dialogue with
the speaker are being harassed or verbally abused
Code of Student Life: Policy Regarding Disorderly Conduct 07-08
Disorderly conduct is a public disturbance intentionally caused by any person who:
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2. Makes or uses any utterance, gesture, display or abusive language
which is intended and plainly likely to provoke violent retaliation
and thereby cause a breach of the peace
Housing and Resident Life: Posting Policy 07-08
No items will be approved which advocate [...] inappropriate behavior.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 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
Student Organizations: Constitution Guidelines 07-08
Section 2. Non-exclusionary membership Clause. This organization does not discriminate against any student, faculty, or staff based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, or sexual orientation.
(The above non-exclusionary statement must appear VERBATIM in all constitutions and by-laws. If applying to register a social Greek organization, contact the Campus Activities & Involvement Center for a modified clause.)
