California State University - Fullerton
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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Diversity & Equity: Sexual Harassment Brochure 07-08
Sexual harassment can take many forms, including but not limited to:
* Demeaning references to one's gender
* Comments about one's body or clothing
* Repeated and unwanted staring, comments, or propositions of a sexual nature
* Jokes about sex or gender specific traits
* Questions about one's sexual behavior
* Conversations filled with sexually suggestive innuendoes or double meanings
* E-mail circulation of pornographic materials or harassing messages
* Display or transmittal of sexually suggestive posters, objects or messages
* Repeated nonreciprocated demands for dates or sex
* physical assault
* Request for sex in exchange for grades, letters of recommendation or employment opportunity.
Sexual harassment is any sexual or gender-based behavior that adversely affects a person's working or learning environment.
Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy 07-08
Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: [...] Such conduct has 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's access to campus programs, services and benefits.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Nondiscrimination Policy 07-08
California State University, Fullerton: [...] Asserts that tolerance for diversity shall be the norm for behavior on the part of all who are present on the campus [....]
While cherishing and protecting freedoms of speech and expression that are the very basis of the higher educational enterprise, the university will:
Discourage instances of intolerance, discrimination, or harassment not subject to sanctions under sections 2-5 below. Workshops, seminars, or other learning opportunities focused on the nature of bigotry and prejudice may be appropriate responses to such behaviors.
Student Handbook: University Student Discipline 07-08
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 to contribute positively to student and university life.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities 07-08
Every aspect of the educational process should promote the free expression of ideas.
Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the intellectual growth of their members, and the general well-being of society. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of these goals.
Students have the right of freedom of speech and assembly.
Student Organization Policies and Procedures Manual: Student Organization E-mail Accounts 07-08
The University’s Internet/e-mail resources may not be used for: [...] downloading, accessing, creating, displaying, transmitting and storing: obscene, profane, abusive, defamatory, derogatory, threatening, or sexually explicit language or graphic representation; statements or graphic representations that may be construed as discriminatory or offensive by reference to race,
national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other legally protected criteria [....]
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in July 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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