University of North Dakota
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)
Housing Office: Statement on Diversity 07-08
[E]veryone who chooses to live in or visit our apartment community must understand that we will not tolerate any form of bigotry, harassment, intimidation, threat, or abuse, whether verbal or written, physical or psychological, direct or implied. Alcohol or substance abuse, ignorance, or "it was a joke" will not be accepted as an excuse. We will respond to such behavior recognizing that education is our most powerful tool.
Code of Student Life: Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy Statement and Procedures for Complaints of Discrimination or Harassment 07-08
Harassment of an individual or group that is related to their
status in a protected class that is sufficiently severe, persistent,
or pervasive so as to interfere with or limit the ability of the
individual or group to participate in or benefit from the
University of North Dakota’s programs or activities is prohibited.
Harassment may take the form of oral, written, graphic, or
physical conduct that is related to an individual’s or group’s
protected class status. This includes gender, race, national origin,
color, disability, or other protected classes.
Code of Student Life: Prohibited Acts 07-08
Sexually harassing any other person,
male or female, by making repeated and/or unwelcome sex-related
comments, sexual overtures, physical behavior, or
by displaying offensive visual materials which interfere or
are intended to interfere with another person’s work or
study.
Code of Student Life: Prohibited Acts 07-08
Actions constitute harassment if (1) they
substantially interfere with another’s educational opportunities,
peaceful enjoyment of residence, physical security,
or terms/conditions of employment, and (2) they are taken
with a general intent to engage in the actions and with the
knowledge that the actions are likely to substantially
interfere with educational opportunities, peaceful enjoyment
of residence, physical security, or terms/conditions of
employment. Such intent and knowledge may be inferred
from all the circumstances.
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: Peaceful Assembly, Protests, and Demonstrations 07-08
College and university students are both citizens and
members of the academic community. As citizens, students should
enjoy the same freedom of speech, peaceful assembly and rights of
petition that other citizens enjoy [....]
Code of Student Life: Regulations Regarding Signs, Posters, Handbills and Other Promotional Material 07-08
No posters or other publicly displayed or distributed materials should contain obscene, vulgar, or libelous material, nor should any material be distributed which contains material in violation of the Code of Student Life or any federal, state or local law or which makes an unauthorized solicitation.
Residence Life Handbook: Posting Regulations 07-08
Information that may not be posted any time or anyplace: 1 . Materials mentioning alcohol or implying its use. 2. Materials concerning establishments whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol. 3. Materials that are obscene, profane, or vulgar.
Resnet Support: Acceptable Use Policy 07-08
Users shall not use the system for any illegal purpose or to enter or send any material that is obscene or defamatory, or material that is intended to annoy, harass or alarm another person which serves no legitimate purpose.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in January 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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