George Washington 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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Guide to Student Rights and Responsibilities: Code of Student Conduct- Sexual Harassment 08-09
“Sexual harassment” means sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature when [...] (3) A person knows or should have known that such
conduct is unwelcome and that the conduct has the
purpose or effect of
(a) Substantially interfering with a person’s
academic or work performance; or
(b) Limiting participation in University
programs or University-sponsored activities;
or
(c) Creating an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive academic, work, social or living
environment.
Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures 08-09
The University has adopted the following definition of sexual harassment, substantially
derived from Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Department of Education
statements:
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when [...] (3) such
conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's
academic or work performance or limiting participation in University programs; or (4)
the intent or effect of such conduct is to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
academic or work environment.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Guide to Student Rights and Responsibilities: Pamphlets, Petitions, and Demonstrations 08-09
The George Washington University is committed to the protection of
free speech, the freedom of assembly, and the safeguarding of the right of lawful protest on campus.
Guide to Student Rights and Responsibilities: Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 08-09
Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the
pursuit of truth, the development of students, and the general well-
being of society. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable
to the attainment of these goals. As members of the academic
community, students should be encouraged to develop the capacity
for critical judgment and to engage in a sustained and independent
search for truth.
Guide to Student Rights and Responsibilities: Code of Student Conduct- Disorderly Conduct 08-09
Disorderly Conduct - Acting in a manner to annoy, disturb,
interfere with, obstruct, or be offensive to others; shouting
or making excessive noise either inside or outside a
building to the annoyance or disturbance of others; verbally
abusing University officials acting in performance of their
duties; or acting in a lewd or indecent manner.
GW Housing Programs Poster/Flyer Distribution Policy 07-08
PURPOSE OF THE POLICY
To assure that: [...] Postings are not derogatory to any group.
Posters/flyers should not be found in bad taste/blatantly offensive to any group on campus.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 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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