California State University - Sacramento
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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Public |
| Special Status: |
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None |
| Federal Circuit: |
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Ninth Circuit |
| Head of Institution: |
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President Alexander Gonzalez
California State University - Sacramento
President's Office
Sacramento Hall 206
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6022
916-278-7737
alexg@csus.edu |
| Website: |
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http://www.csus.edu |
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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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University Policy Manual: Policy Against Sexual Harassment 07-08
Examples of sexual harassment might include: inappropriate personal attention by an instructor or person with power or authority over another, inappropriate touching, personal questions or comments of a sexual nature, pressure for dates or sexual activity, attempted sexual relations, sexual relations, sexual cartoons or posters, and sexual jokes or comments.
An individual's behavior constitutes sexual harassment when it is sexual in nature and unwanted by the person toward whom it is directed. A finding of sexual harassment will be made when one or more of the following circumstances are present: [...] The 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.
Residence Handbook: University and Residence Hall Conduct 07-08
The following list includes a few behaviors for which a resident can
expect disciplinary action: [...] Behavior that offends the dignity of anyone, is abusive or offensive
to other residents or staff, or infringes on the rights of others; Physical or verbal abuse or intimidation of any person in or about the Residence Halls.
University Policy Manual: Student Conduct Code 07-08
Conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person within or related to the University community, including physical abuse, threats, intimidation,
harassment, or sexual misconduct.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
University Policy Manual: Student Rights and Reponsibilities 07-08
Students have the right to assume and expect:
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J. That race, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ethnic background, political affiliation, economic status, handicap, or age differences shall not be used in a derogatory manner in the classroom.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
University Policy Manual: Student Rights and Reponsibilities 07-08
This University exists to provide an opportunity for education to enable students to live a more perceptive and fulfilling life. Its aim is to inspire them in creative and critical thinking and to encourage them to contribute their ideas for the improvement of the society in which they live.
Basic to the achievement of these purposes is freedom of expression and communication.
Computing Policies: University Computer and Network User Code of Ethics 07-08
Users must not use computing and/or networking resources to send obscene, vulgar or harassing messages.
University Policy Manual: Amended Rule Regulating the Time, Place and Manner of Individual Expression and Conduct on Campus 07-08
For any public meetings, performances, rallies, etc., held on University premises, advance reservations should be specific to a designated area of campus.
Disruptive and/or unauthorized activities on campus include, but are not limited to, the following: [...] Use of space by a group which advocates unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, sexual preference, or physical limitations.
University Policy Manual: Student Conduct Code 07-08
Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or intimidating and abusive
messages.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in August 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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