California State University - Bakersfield
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.
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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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Nondiscrimination and Nonharassment Policy 08-09
A racially hostile environment consists of harassing conduct (e.g. physical, verbal, graphic or written) that is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to interfere with or limit the ability of an individual to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or privileges provided.
Nondiscrimination and Nonharassment Policy 08-09
Sexual harassment includes such behavior as sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed towards an employee, student or applicant when one or more of the following circumstances are present: [...] The conduct had the purpose or effect of interfering with a student’s academic performance, creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive or otherwise adverse learning environment, or adversely affecting any student.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
University Catalog: Standards for Student Conduct 08-09
Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and contribute positively to student and university life.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
University Catalog: Policy on Academic Freedom and Responsibility 08-09
Freedom of inquiry and the open exchange of ideas are fundamental to the vitality of our academic institutions. [...] California State University is committed to assuring that all persons may exercise the rights of free expression, speech, and assembly [....]
Computer and Network Use Policy 08-09
Using electronic mail to harass or threaten others. This includes sending repeated, unwanted e-mail to another user.
University Handbook: Campus Policy on Disruptive and Violent Behavior 08-09
For the purpose of this policy, violence, threats of violence, and other inappropriate behaviors include, but are not limited to:
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any act that is physically or emotionally assaultive [....]
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 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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