Johns Hopkins 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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Student Handbook: Student Life Policies- Sexual Harassment and Assault 07-08
Sexual harassment, whether between people of different sexes or the same sex, is defined to include, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other behavior of a sexual nature when: [...] Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or educational environment.
Student Handbook: Undergraduate Student Conduct Code 07-08
For example, students are expected to refrain from: [...] Physical or verbal threats against or intimidation of any person which results in limiting her/his full access to all aspects of life at the university.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Principles for Ensuring Equity, Civility and Respect for All 07-08
Rude, disrespectful behavior is unwelcome and will not be tolerated.
Our community is one where we demonstrate respect for each other; we accept our individual differences; and we provide opportunities for everyone to maximize his or her potential. Every member of our community will be held accountable for creating a welcoming workplace for all.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Student Life Policies- Sexual Harassment and Assault 07-08
Fundamental to the University's purpose is the free and open
exchange of ideas.
Student Handbook: Undergraduate Student Conduct Code 07-08
Acceptance of membership in the University community carries with it an obligation on the part of each individual to [...] protect the university as a forum for the free expression of ideas, and to obey the law.
Information Technology Use Policies 07-08
Unacceptable use of IT Resources includes, but is not
limited to:
[...]
Harassing others by sending annoying, abusive, profane, threatening, defamatory, offensive, or unnecessarily repetitive messages, or by sending e-mails that appear to come from someone other than the sender [...] Intentional, non-incidental acquisition, storage, and/or display of sexually explicit images, except for acknowledged, legitimate medical, scholarly, educational, or forensic purposes. Exposure and/or display of such material may be offensive, constitute sexual harassment or create a hostile work environment.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in July 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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