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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Policy Against Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Discrimination in Education Programs and Activities 08-09
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;
e. unnecessary and inappropriate touching, such as patting, pinching, hugging, or brushing against an individual’s body [....]
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: [...] (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.
Student Code of Conduct: Prohibited Behaviors 08-09
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.
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: A. Making an expressed or implied threat affecting another person’s academic pursuits, University employment, or participation in activities sponsored by the University or organizations or groups related to the University, or;
B. Engaging in unwarranted retribution or interference with respect to such pursuits, employment or participation, or;
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 08-09
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.
Acceptable Use Policy for Computer and Network Systems 08-09
Use of electronic communication facilities (such as e-mail, instant messaging, talk, chat rooms, threaded discussions or systems with similar functions) to send fraudulent, harassing, obscene, threatening, or other messages that are a violation of applicable federal, state or other law or University policy is prohibited.
Guidelines and Procedures for Vending and Posting of Flyers 08-09
The University prohibits the posting of advertisements, announcements that it considers lewd, indecent or vulgar [...]
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 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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