San Jose 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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SJSU Catalog: Sexual Harassment Policy and Complaints 07-08
CSU policy defines sexual harassment to include "such behavior as sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed towards an employee, student or applicant when one or more of the following circumstances are present: [...] The conduct had the purpose or effect of interfering with a student's academic performance, creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive or otherwise adverse learning environment, or adversely affecting any student.
Housing License Agreement Booklet: Harassment and/or Assault 07-08
Any form of activity, whether covert or
overt, that creates a significantly uncomfortable,
threatening, or harassing environment for any
UHS resident or guest will be handled judicially
and may be grounds for immediate disciplinary
action, revocation of the Housing license
agreement, and criminal prosecution. The
conduct does not have to be intended to harass.
Such activities would include, but are not limited
to: physical actions, verbal remarks, ethnic slurs,
fighting words, threatening or harassing notes or
postings (including electronic communications),
publicly telling offensive jokes, and repetitively
making unwanted advances/conversation toward
any person whether sexual or otherwise.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
SJSU Catalog: 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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Housing License Agreement Booklet: Decorating and Renovating Room Structure, Furnishings or Grounds 07-08
All decorations visible
to the public must be acceptable for public
display, with due consideration given to the
diverse population of the residential community. [...] Residents who are offended by materials posted
in common areas are to consult with their
Residential Life Coordinator immediately.
SJSU Catalog: Standards for Student Conduct 07-08
Misuse of computer facilities or resources, including: [...] Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or intimidating and abusive messages.
Student Organization On-Campus Events: Policies and Procedures 07-08
Level of security required for an event will be primarily determined by the type and time of event, location, expected attendance (and whether the event is closed, or open to the public), entry fee, anticipated level of impact on the campus and surrounding community, expected level of risk to the safety and well being of participants, staff, University Police and community members, and historical documentation for similar events, and/or previous events put on by the Event Sponsor. Other factors may also be considered...5. The appropriate scheduling office will contract any required security personnel, and will invoice the Event Sponsor for those costs.
Events must be scheduled in the appropriate office at least 45 days in advance of the event date.
All publicity, advertising, or tickets should accurately represent the event, must be in good taste (as determined by the appropriate scheduling office), and must be approved 30 days in advance of the event date by the appropriate office.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in May 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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