San Francisco State University
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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Community Living Guide: Your Responsibilities- Sexual Harassment 07-08
Sexual harassment will not be tolerated in or around the SF State Residence Community. The following conduct is prohibited:
. Unwelcome attention to one's sexuality;
. Questions about sexual behavior;
. Sexually oriented jokes;
. Unwelcome conversations with obvious sexual innuendos and double meanings;
. Sexually suggestive pictures or objects;
. Displays to embarrass or humiliate;
. Unwelcome touching, fondling, or assault;
. Unwelcome and repeated requests for dates or propositions for sexual favors.
Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure 07-08
Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature are forms of sexual harassment when: [...] such conduct has the purpose or effect of hindering performance by creating or allowing sexually intimidating, hostile, or offensive behavior to occur in the university or in a university-related setting.
Sexual Harassment is one person's distortion of a university relationship by unwelcome conduct which emphasizes another person's sexuality.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
OSPLD Handbook: Standards for Student Conduct 07-08
Students are expected to be good citizens and to
engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well
upon their university, to be civil to one another and
to others in the campus community, and contribute
positively to student and university life.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
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Computing Ethics and Security 07-08
Users of the University computing resources may not:
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Send threatening, obscene, libelous, or offensive messages to individuals, or send
unapproved mass mailings.
OSPLD Handbook: Student Group Misconduct- Collective Responsibility 07-08
While members may be held accountable
for their actions individually, corrective actions
may also be imposed upon an entire organization
for individual members’ actions when the behavior is
inconsistent with SF State goals, principles and policies.
Use of Buildings and Grouds: Handbills and Circulars 07-08
Any outdoor literature distribution/sale must be in the Student Union Plaza behind the blue lines marked
on the pavement. Students shall obtain authorization from the Student Activities Office.
Use of Buildings and Grounds: Public Meetings, Performances, Rallies and Similar Events 07-08
Rallies and demonstrations shall be restricted to Public Forum Areas (i.e., Student Union Plaza Area).
Student marches may be permitted as long as a map outlines the area and is approved by Student
Activities.
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All students shall obtain permission from the Student Activities Office to schedule a demonstration, rally
or march.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in January 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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