University of Delaware
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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 Guide to University Policies: Code of Conduct- Other Unlawful Harassment 08-09
Other unlawful harassment includes any verbal or physical conduct toward another that is based on the other's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and that (1) unlawfully creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning and/or working environment or (2) unlawfully interferes with an individual's work or academic performance.
Threatening, intimidating or engaging in hostile acts that create an unlawful, hostile environment based on an individual's race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law may constitute unlawful harassment, whether the harasser is a co-worker, supervisor, student or faculty member.
Student Guide to University Policies: Code of Conduct- Sexual Harassment 08-09
Sexual harassment includes 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 unlawfully interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or unlawfully creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment.
The following types of actions may constitute sexual harassment, whether the harasser is a co-worker, supervisor, student or faculty member:
1. demand for sexual favors accompanied by implied threats about the person's employment status, or implied promises of preferential treatment;
2. persistent, unwelcome flirtation, requests for dates, advances or propositions of a sexual nature;
3. unwanted touching such as patting, pinching, hugging or repeated brushing against an individual's body;
4. repeated degrading or insulting comments that demean an individual's sexuality or sex;
5. unwarranted displays of sexually suggestive objects or pictures;
6. sexual assault.
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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)
Faculty Handbook: Freedom of Inquiry and Expression 08-09
Members of the University Community are free to examine and to discuss all questions of interest to them and to express opinions publicly and privately. They are free to support causes by orderly means including any means of peaceful assembly or advocacy that do not infringe upon the rights or freedoms of others.
Student Centers Policies: Distribution of Published Materials on Campus 08-09
Freedom of expression is absolutely essential to the life of the University.
Student Centers Policies: Use of Campus Buildings and Grounds by On Campus Groups 08-09
Recognized student organizations seeking to hold events on the grounds or public areas of buildings must submit an Outside Facilities Use Request Form with approval of the Associate Director of the Student Centers for Activities and Programs.
Use of public areas by student organizations is limited to the athletics fields, North Green between Delaware Avenue and Main Street, South Green in front of the Health Center, Old College Lawn, Academy Building Lawn, Harrington Beach, Laird Turf Dining Hall lobbies, and the Student Centers patios.
Student Guide to University Policies: Code of Conduct- Disruptive Conduct 08-09
Making, exhibiting, or producing any inappropriate, loud, or disruptive noise or behavior.
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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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