University of Houston
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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Interim Sexual Harassment Policy 07-08
Sexual harassment consists of the following:
1. unwelcome sexual advances,
2. requests for sexual favors,
3. verbal and written comments of a sexual nature,
4. and/or physical conduct of a sexual nature; when such conduct: [...] Has the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive university environment; or has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's employment or learning.
In relation to the foregoing statements, sexually harassing behavior may include, but is not limited to, the following:
o unwelcome sexual flirtations, advances, propositions, or leering;
o favoritism based on a sexual relationship (or adverse impact on other members of a group);
o verbal remarks of a sexual nature whether directed to an individual or a group, or in the guise of humor, including sexually explicit derogatory remarks, suggestive comments, demands or jokes found to be offensive or objectionable to the recipient;use of sexually oriented photos, posters, cartoons, materials, or themes unrelated to instruction and/or the pursuit of knowledge;
o graphic or degrading verbal, written, or electronic comments of a sexual nature about an individual or the individual's appearance;
o any suggestive or unwelcome physical contact; any aggressiveness such as touching, pinching, or patting;
o or actual or threatened physical assault.
Student Disciplinary Policies and Procedures: Mental or Bodily Harm 07-08
The following acts are defined by the university to be
unacceptable. [...] Mental or Bodily Harm-(a) Intentionally inflicting
mental or bodily harm upon any person; (b)
taking any action for the purpose of inflicting
mental or bodily harm upon any person; (c) taking
any reckless, but not accidental action from which
mental or bodily harm could result to any person;
(d) causing a person to believe that the offender
may cause mental or bodily harm; (e) any act which
demeans, degrades, or disgraces any person. “Any
person” as used in this section may include oneself.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
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Freedom of Expression Policy 07-08
The University of Houston has designated 19 areas for outdoor organized expressive
activities. These areas are indicated on the campus map titled “Areas for Organized
Expressive Activities on Campus” (Addendum A). Thirteen areas do not require a
reservation for use while the remaining six areas require advance reservation.
University of Houston students, faculty, and staff who
wish to engage in an expressive activity (including literature distribution) that is not an
official University activity, and does not meet this policy’s definition of an organized
expressive activity (i.e., where an expressive activity is designed to attract an audience of
less than 25 people), may engage in such expressive activity in the University’s common
areas (e.g., University parks and sidewalks) without prior registration or approval.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in December 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
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