Angelo State University

Branch Campus of a School System

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Public or Private: Public
Special Status: None
Federal Circuit: Fifth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Joseph C. Rallo
Angelo State University
President's Office
2601 W. Avenue N
San Angelo, TX 76909
325-942-2073
president@angelo.edu
Website: http://www.angelo.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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Protected Group Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Student Handbook: Racial Harassment 07-08
"Racial Harassment" is defined as extreme or outrageous acts or communications that
are intended to harass, intimidate, or humiliate students, faculty, staff or visitors on account of
race, color, or national origin and that reasonably cause them to suffer severe emotional distress.
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Sexual Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment 07-08
"Sexual harassment" is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: [...] such conduct has the purpose or effect of
unreasonably interfering with an individual's performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive employment or academic environment.
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General Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Student Handbook: Student Conduct and Discipline 07-08
Harassment where the individual intentionally threatens, in person, by telephone,
electronically, in writing, or by other means, to take unlawful action against any person and
by this action intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly annoys or alarms the recipient or
intends to annoy or alarm the recipient.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)

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Loyalty Oaths and Honor Codes (Learn More)

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Mission Statements (Learn More)

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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)

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Other Speech Codes (Learn More)

Student Handbook: Distribution Policy 07-08
The distribution of literature, publications, books, flyers, handouts, and other written materials on
the campus of Angelo State University by a group or person, whether or not a student or an employee [...] is limited to the designated Free Expression Area between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Saturday.
No materials which include “fighting words” expressions, obscenities, vulgarities, libel, slander, expressions which are
an incitement to imminent lawlessness, or impermissible solicitation can be distributed.
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Student Handbook: Free Expression Area 07-08
The Free Expression Area is currently located between the Porter Henderson Library and the
Academic Building, and is bound by sidewalks on the north, east, and west. Use of the area, which is subject to
reasonable time, place, and manner, requires that it be scheduled through the Dean of Student Life. Additional areas and
scheduling guidelines are now being developed.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in February 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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