University of Alabama
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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: Policies and Procedures for Students- Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment 07-08
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, and other verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute "hostile environment sexual harassment" when such conduct is directed toward an individual because of his or her gender and has the purpose or effect of 1) creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or academic environment, or 2) unreasonably interfering with another's work or academic performance. Generally, a single sexual joke, offensive epithet, or request for a date does not constitute hostile environment sexual harassment; however, being subjected to such jokes, epithets or requests repeatedly may constitute hostile environment sexual harassment.
Student Handbook: Codes of Conduct- Code of Student Conduct 07-08
Any student found to have committed the following acts of misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in Article V:
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Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, stalking, intimidation, harassment, sexual misconduct, coercion, and/or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person. This paragraph is intended to include any contact or communication which threatens, harasses or injures a person.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Housing and Residential Communities: Community Living Standards 07-08
You are responsible for respecting the rights of all others in the residence hall community, and to act with civility at all times. [...] You are responsible for developing and maintaining an atmosphere that promotes social awareness, social appreciation and acceptance of those who may be different from you (it is an expectation that you actively participate in conflict resolution). [...] 3.7 – Use of discriminatory language with intent to harm or incite.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Codes of Conduct- Code of Student Conduct 07-08
The University of Alabama aspires to transmit knowledge, to develop its students, and to promote the quality of society. In seeking these goals, the University recognizes the significance of student rights. These rights include freedom of expression, autonomy, procedural protection and the integrity of people and their property. By ensuring these individual rights, the University fosters an environment conducive to student success and well being.
Guidelines for Computer and Network Use 07-08
While the constitutional right of free speech applies to communication in all forms, we encourage civil and respectful discourse. University policy and local, state and federal law do prohibit some forms of communication, to include:
* obscenity
* defamation
* advocacy directed to incite or produce lawless action
* threats of violence
* disruption of the academic environment
* harassment based on sex, race, disability or other protected status
* anonymous or repeated messages designed to annoy, abuse or torment
Student Handbook: Advertisements, Co-Sponsorship, Printed Materials & Solicitation 07-08
All posters, signs, and bumper stickers should be in good taste. Any questions that arise concerning the interpretation of good taste should be directed to the Auxiliary and Support Services Office.
Student Handbook: Use of University Space, Facilities & Amplification Equipment 07-08
An outdoor area immediately adjacent to the south side of Ferguson Center has been designated as the Free-Speech Area. (A platform and podium are provided). This area may be used on a first-come, first served basis without reservations by any individual or organization.
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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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