Texas Woman's University
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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)
Residence Life Handbook: Valuing Human Diversity - Our Commitment 07-08
In a community that values diversity, acts of bigotry cannot be tolerated.
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University Policy Manual: Sexual Harassment 07-08
Sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
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- such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual's professional or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment, education, or student living environment.
Sexual harassment may include a range of subtle and not so subtle behaviors and may involve individuals of the same or different gender. Depending on the circumstances, these behaviors may include, but are not limited to: unwanted sexual advances or requests for sexual favors; sexual jokes and innuendo; verbal abuse of a sexual nature; commentary about an individual’s body, sexual prowess or sexual deficiencies; leering, catcalls or touching; insulting or obscene comments or gestures; display or circulation in the workplace of sexually suggestive objects or pictures (including through e-mail or other electronic means); and other physical, verbal or visual conduct of a sexual nature.
Student Code of Conduct 07-08
Violations of the Code of Conduct fall into the following categories:
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Intimidation or harassment of TWU students or employees.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Student Code of Conduct: Statement of Community Respect 07-08
The pursuit of community respect requires tolerance of intellectual positions and the expression of ideas that are different from, and contrary to, one's own beliefs and values. The TWU community expects that the expression of these ideas will be exercised in ways that are consistent with norms of civility toward all people and that demonstrate respect for the cultural traditions of the diverse racial, religious, ethnic and national groups that comprise the University community.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Code of Conduct: Student Rights and Responsibilities 07-08
Texas Woman's University is a community of scholars in which the ideals of freedom of inquiry, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and freedom of the individual are sustained. TWU is committed to preserving the exercise of any right guaranteed to individuals by the constitution. However, the exercise and preservation of these freedoms and rights require a respect for the rights of all people in the community to enjoy them to the same extent.
Student Handbook: Distribution of Printed Material 07-08
All persons and organizations, both
those officially and those not officially
connected with the university, may come
upon university property for effecting the
distribution of announcements, notices,
pictures, advertisements, or publications
only after giving notice to the Center
for Student Development of the time,
place, and manner of such distribution
and by filing a copy of the material to be
distributed with the Center for Student
Development at least one day prior to the time of distribution.
Student Handbook: Free Speech Areas 07-08
Designated free speech areas are
available to TWU students, faculty, staff
and members of the community. The
designated areas may be used for, but are
not limited to, the expression of personal
politics, philosophy, religious viewpoints, surveys, or announcements.
Student Handbook: Posting Policy 07-08
A copy of all posters and announcements
to be posted and publicized on bulletin boards and other university facilities must be furnished to the Center for Student Development
Student Organization Manual: Publicity and Posting Policy 07-08
1. All posted material must be approved, stamped and dated by the Center for Student Development.
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6. ...[C]ulturally insensitive materials will not be approved for posting.
7. Materials must be in good taste and support the mission of the University.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in May 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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