Evergreen State College
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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Sexual Harassment Policy 07-08
A member of The Evergreen State College community will be judged to have committed an act of sexual harassment in either of the following circumstances:
[...] when that person, through verbal, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature, adversely affects another person's ability to work or learn, by creating a hostile, intimidating or offensive environment.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
[...] c) such sexual conduct interferes unreasonably with an individual's work or academic performance, or when such sexual conduct creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Student Conduct Code: Specific Examples of Student Conduct Code Violations 07-08
(8) Harm/harassment: Discriminating against, sexually harassing, and threatening or intimidating against another person by word or gesture, or physically molesting or assaulting another person which substantially harms or causes reasonable apprehension of such harm to that person or which is intended to harm him or her. This includes, but is not limited to, physical, psychological or sexual harm/harassment or harassment based on religion, nationality, ability/disability, gender, sexual orientation, racial or ethnic origin, cultural identity or political affiliation. This provision in the codes is intended to protect members of the college community against damage or threat of damage to property and injury or threat of injury to physical person or psychological well-being.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Evergreen's Social Contract 07-08
The individual members of the Evergreen community are responsible for protecting each other and visitors on campus from physical harm, from personal threats, and from uncivil abuse. Civility is not just a word; it must be present in all our interactions.
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Evergreen's Mission 07-08
Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Evergreen's Social Contract 07-08
When you make the decision to come to Evergreen, you are also making the decision to become closely associated with its values. A central focus of those values is freedom - freedom to explore ideas and to discuss those ideas in both speech and print; freedom from reprisal for voicing concerns and beliefs, no matter how unpopular. It's this freedom that is so necessary in a vibrant, dynamic learning community.
Appropriate Use of Information Technology Resources 07-08
Users of college information technology resources should: [...] demonstrate a respect for other user's [...] rights to freedom from intimidation, discrimination, and harassment.
In light of all the policies outlined above in this document, the following are examples of specifically prohibited activities:
[...] sexual harassment or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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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
Registered Student Organization Registration Form 07-08
As a registered student organization at TESC, we understand that our group must be open to all students, regardless of race, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability.
