Howard University
Undergraduate Non-Branch Campus
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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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Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Discrimination Policy 06-07
With respect to academic programs and activities, the term "sexual harassment" shall mean unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
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(2) such conduct has the purpose or affect of unreasonably interfering with a student’s educational right, privilege, advantage, or opportunity; or
(3) such conduct is so pervasive or severe that it creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for learning and has no reasonable relationship to the subject matter of the relevant course of instruction.
The following examples are illustrative of conduct that, if proven, would be considered by the University to establish sexual harassment in either an employment or an academic setting:
a. unsolicited, unwelcome flirtations, advances, and/or propositions of a sexual nature;
b. insults, jokes, or anecdotes that belittle or demean an individual or a group’s sexuality or gender;
c. unwelcome sexually-oriented gestures, verbal expressions, or comments of a sexual nature about an individual’s body, clothing, or sexual experience;
d. inappropriate displays of sexually suggestive objects or pictures;
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Student Code of Conduct: Prohibited Behaviors 06-07
3. Discrimination
Engaging in verbal or physical behavior directed at an individual or group that, according to a person of reasonable sensibilities, is likely to create an intimidating or demeaning environment that impedes the access of other students, faculty and staff to the educational benefits available from or through the University.
4. Harassment
Engaging in verbal, electronic, visual, written or physical behavior directed at an individual or group that, in the view of a person of reasonable sensibilities, is likely to provoke or otherwise result in negative or injurious response or reaction. This behavior may include:
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C. Creating an intimidating or demeaning situation or environment or inflicting psychological or emotional harm, or undue stress.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Code of Conduct: Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities 06-07
As members of the University Community, all students are guaranteed freedom of expression, inquiry and assembly, the right to form a student government, organize groups, to join associations in support of any cause or common interest, and to peacefully protest, provided that, such activity is conducted in a legal manner, is in accord with University regulations, and does not abridge the rights of others.
General Web Policy 06-07
Howard University is committed to intellectual and academic freedom and to protecting the rights of students, faculty, and staff to exercise freedom of expression and free academic inquiry and discovery. Individuals must in turn respect the rights of other individuals, respect the integrity of the systems and related physical resources, and observe all relevant policies, laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
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The University reserves the right, however, to remove any Web Information, Web Site or Web Server or any computer or file on the Howard University network that is found to be in violation of the federal, state, or copyright law, Howard University's policies and interests, or that is detrimental to the performance of the Main Howard University Web Server or to the network.
Posting Policy 06-07
The University prohibits the posting of advertisements, announcements that it considers lewd, indecent or vulgar [...]
Before displaying any advertisement, including signs, posters or placards on the bulletin boards or other display spaces at Howard University, the University employee, organization, department or recognized student organization must obtain authorization from the scheduling office.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in March 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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