Marshall 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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Student Handbook: Standard 3 08-09
Racial Harassment, as defined in the Student Handbook, includes acts exhibiting prejudice and/or
racism and/or failure to follow University or MCTC Policies concerning Acts of Intolerance.
Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment 08-09
Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when: [...] 3.1.3 Such conduct has the purpose or effect of: 3.1.3.1 Unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic or work performance, or 3.1.3.2 Creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working educational environment.
3.2 Examples of acts that may, in the work or educational environment, rise to the level of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to: 3.2.1 Display of sexual suggestive or derogatory materials; 3.2.2 Inquires about a person’s sex life by her/his instructor or supervisor; 3.2.3 Hazing, slurs, or jokes which convey insulting, degrading, demeaning and offensive sexist attitudes; 3.2.4 Unwelcome brushes, touches or other physical contacts of a sexual nature.
Student Handbook: Standard 3 08-09
Harassment: Committing, conspiring to commit, or causing to be committed any act directed toward a specific person or persons with the intent and/or effect of causing physical or mental harm, injury, fear, stigma,
disgrace, degradation, or embarrassment. This includes but is not limited to racial, sexual, or peer harassment.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Acts of Intolerance 08-09
Incidents
based, for example, on racial or sexual prejudice are inconsistent with our educational mission and will not be
tolerated.
Student Handbook: Standard 2 08-09
2.K. Intimidation: Committing, conspiring to commit, or causing to be committed any act directed toward a specific person or persons with the intent and/or effect of stigmatizing, frightening, coercing, or demeaning that person.
Student Handbook: Standard 3 08-09
Violations of this standard include but are not limited to: [...] Incivility or disrespect of persons.
Student Handbook: Marshall University Creed 08-09
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Rights and Responsibilities 08-09
The student enjoys the essential freedoms of scholarship and inquiry central to all institutions of higher education.
Residence Hall Guide: Posting Policy 08-09
No literature or signs
promoting consumption of alcohol or displaying profanity or other offensive material may
be posted.
Student Handbook: Computer Abuse Policies- Common Forms of Violations 08-09
Viewing or listening to objectionable, obscene, pornographic, or harassing material in public areas.
Student Handbook: Public Communications 08-09
Registration of a mass gathering must be made forty-eight (48) hours prior to the event in office of Student Activities or with the Dean of Student Affairs. The appropriate form must be filled out at that time. The purpose of the proposed rally or demonstration and the route of all moving demonstrations, rallies, or parades must be discussed and approved in advance by the Dean of Students, or his/her designee.
Student Handbook: Standard 3 08-09
Violations of this standard include but are not limited to: [...] Lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in August 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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