University of California - Riverside

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Parent Institution: University of California
Public or Private: Public
Special Status: None
Federal Circuit: Ninth Circuit
Head of Institution: Chancellor Robert Grey
University of California - Riverside
Office of the Chancellor
4148 Hinderaker Hall
Riverside, CA 92521
909-787-5201
Website: http://www.ucr.edu

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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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Protected Group Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline 07-08
For the purposes of these Policies, ‘harassment’: a) is the use, display, or other demonstration of words, gestures, imagery, or physical materials, or the engagement in any form of bodily conduct, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, alienage, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability, that has the effect of creating a hostile and intimidating environment sufficiently severe or pervasive to substantially impair a reasonable person’s participation in University programs or activities, or use of University facilities; b) must target a specific person or persons; and c) must be addressed directly to that person or persons.
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Sexual Harassment Policies (Learn More)

University of California Policy on Sexual Harassment 07-08
Harassment that is not sexual in nature but is based on gender, sex-stereotyping, or sexual orientation also is prohibited by the University’s nondiscrimination policies if it is sufficiently severe to deny or limit a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from University educational programs, employment, or services.
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature, when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or
implicitly affects a person’s employment or education, unreasonably interferes with a person’s
work or educational performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or
learning environment.
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General Harassment Policies (Learn More)

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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)

General Catalog: Principles of Community 07-08
We as members of the University of California, Riverside affirm our responsibility
and commitment to creating and fostering a respectful, cooperative, professional
and courteous campus environment. Implicit in this mutual respect is the right of
each of us to live, study, teach, and work free from harassment or denigration on
the basis of race/ethnicity, age, religious or political preference, gender,
transgender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, or physical abilities. Any violation of
this right by verbal or written abuse, threats, harassment, intimidation, or violence
against person or property will be considered a violation of the principles of
community that are an integral part of the University of California’s focus, goals, and
mission (and subject to sanction according to University policies and procedures).
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Loyalty Oaths and Honor Codes (Learn More)

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Mission Statements (Learn More)

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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)

Policy on Speech and Advocacy 07-08
The University is committed to assuring that all persons may exercise the constitutionally protected rights of free expression, speech, assembly, and worship.
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Other Speech Codes (Learn More)

Guidelines for Students Regarding Public Assembly and Expression 07-08
• Any activity that is pre-advertised, requires sound amplification or can reasonably be expected to attract a crowd of 25 or more must be scheduled in advance through the Non-Academic Scheduling Office and is limited to the Bell Tower Walkway or Speaker's Mound area.
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Residence Hall Handbook: General Conduct Standards - Disorderly Conduct 07-08
Lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression, either oral or visual, and by whatever means within UCR Housing is prohibited.
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Student Organization Handbook: Freedom of Speech in Promoting Events and Organizations 07-08
When considering forms of expression to promote your organization or event, check to make sure the following are true:
[...]
The expression does not portray negative or belittling images of others.
[P]ublicity should not contain derogatory images of human body parts or nudity, racial slurs, violent images or language against individuals or groups, or sexually explicit innuendoes that are commonly viewed to be in poor taste.
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Student Organization Handbook: Residence Halls Posting and Other Policies 07-08
Housing Services reserves the rights to refuse the posting of materials, mailbox stuffers, or other forms of advertisement that are contrary or not consistent with the mission, goals, and values of the University of California, Riverside. This includes, but is not limited to: materials presented in a manner that reinforces or appeals to social stereotypes based on race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender or sexual orientation; and materials that promote controlled substance use, lewd or sexually explicit conduct, or criminal activity.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in April 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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