Texas Tech University

Undergraduate Non-Branch Campus

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Public or Private: Public
Special Status: None
Federal Circuit: Fifth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Jon Whitmore
Texas Tech University
President's Office
Box 42005
Lubbock, TX 79409
806-742-2121
tech.president@ttu.edu
Website: http://www.ttu.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)

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Sexual Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Sexual Harassment 07-08
Unwelcome 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 unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic or work performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or educational environment.
Examples of inappropriate behavior often cited in sexual harassment complaints include, but are not limited to, the following: sexual teasing, jokes, remarks, or questions; sexual looks and gestures; sexual innuendoes or stories...sexually explicit visual material (calendars, posters, cards, software, internet materials); catcalls or whistling in a demeaning manner with sexual overtones; and/or inappropriate comments about dress or physical appearance.
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General Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Student Handbook: Code of Conduct 07-08
Conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of self or others, including, but not limited to, acts such as physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, and or coercion.
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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)

Student Handbook: Citizenship 07-08
As members of the academic community, university students enjoy the privileges and share the obligations of the larger community of which the university is a part.
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Other Speech Codes (Learn More)

Student Handbook: Code of Conduct 07-08
Abuse, Misuse or Theft of University Computer Data, Programs, Time, Computer or Network Equipment [...] Access, creation, storage, or transmission of material deemed offensive, indecent, or obscene other than for official academic purpose.
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Student Handbook: Printed Materials 07-08
The following policies apply to the display and distribution of printed materials in all areas of the university campus: [...] Printed materials shall not include the use of obscenities, libelous statements, or “fighting words,” as defined by law.
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Web Page Standards 07-08
Web page authors and publishers: [...]
* must not include obscene pictures or profanity (as defined by Title 9, Chapter 43, Subchapter B of the Texas Penal Code on Obscenity and those laws applicable through the uniqueness of Web page display over the Internet).
* must not include links to items of an obscene/profane nature.
* must not use Web pages to intimidate or single out individuals or groups for degradation or harassment in violation of federal or state law.
* must not use Web pages to transmit images, sounds, or messages that could create an atmosphere of discomfort or harassment for others.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 2007. 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

Application for Registration as a Student Organization
Organization Membership Requirements:[...]Membership must be open to all Texas Tech Students without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, or national origin unless Title IX Status is verified (see next item).
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