Colorado 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)
Residence Hall Handbook: Residence Life Commitment to Diversity 08-09
Bigotry has no place within our community, nor does the denigration of other
human beings on the basis of age, physical handicap, national origin, sexual
orientation, race, gender, or religious affiliation. We do not tolerate verbal or
written abuse, threats, intimidation, violence, or other forms of harassment
against any member of our community. Likewise, we do not accept ignorance,
anger, alcohol, or substance abuse as an excuse, reason, or rationale for such
behavior.
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Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity: Sexual Harassment Policy 08-09
Facts will be judged on the basis of what is reasonable to persons of ordinary sensitivity and not on the particular sensitivity or reaction of an individual.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute hostile environment sexual harassment when such conduct is directed toward an individual because of her or his gender, is severe and/or pervasive, and has the purpose or effect of (1) creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic or work environment or (2) unreasonably interfering with another's academic performance or work.
Student Conduct Code: Proscribed Conduct 08-09
Abusive conduct, including physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, stalking, coercion, and/or other conduct which threatens or endangers the physical or psychological health, safety, or welfare of one’s self, another individual or a group of individuals.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
General Catalog: Policies and Guiding Principles - Freedom from Personal Abuse 08-09
The University acknowledges the right of all people to freedom from personal abuse. Abusive treatment of individuals on a personal or stereotyped basis prevents the attainment of the University objective to create and maintain an environment which supports, nurtures, and encourages people to excel in teaching, learning, and creativity. Therefore, the University deplores, condemns, and will act energetically to prevent all forms of personal abuse, including sexual harassment.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
General Catalog: Policies and Guiding Principles - Freedom of Speech and Inquiry 08-09
The policy of Colorado State University is to encourage members of the University community to engage in discussion, to exchange ideas and opinions, and to speak, write, and publish freely in accordance with the guarantees and limitations of our state and national constitutions.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Computing and Networking Resources 08-09
Conduct which violates this policy includes, but is not limited to:
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Harassing or intimidating others via electronic mail, news groups or Web pages.
General Catalog: Policies and Guiding Principles - Right to Peaceful Assembly 08-09
[P]ersons planning on such assemblies on the University campus must coordinate their activities and plans in advance through the Lory Student Center Event Planning Office.
Lory Student Center Policies: Peaceful Assembly at CSU 08-09
[P]ersons planning such assemblies on University property are strongly encouraged to coordinate their activities and plans in advance through Lory Student Center Event Planning Services.
The Lory Student Center Plaza has been designated as the primary "Public Forum" space for Colorado State University--open to all individuals for the purpose of free speech. [...] Groups that have not reserved the Lory Student Center Plaza for Peaceful Assembly may be asked to reschedule based on the University’s ability to safely support the event.
Residence Hall Handbook: Advertising 08-09
Advertising should avoid the use of
obscene language and may not promote illegal behavior including the underage
use of alcohol or illegal drug use.
The Source: Residence Hall Posting 08-09
Posted material must adhere to the
Residence hall guidelines for posting:
*Advertisements should avoid the use of obscene language
or illustrations.
*Advertisements should be sensitive to social
concerns such as sexism and racism.
*Advertisements posted in Residence Halls may
not include promotion of alcoholic beverages
and/or drugs.
*Corporate sponsorship and/or logos are permitted
on posters ONLY when clearly designated as
financial sponsor. [...] Advertisements that do not follow the above
guidelines or are posted in areas not designated by
hall staff will be taken down and discarded.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in November 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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