Florida Atlantic 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)
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University Catalog: Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Regulation 08-09
1. Harassment is defined to include verbal and/or
physical conduct based on a legally protected characteristic which:
(A) has the purpose or effect of creating an objectively intimidating,
hostile, or offensive work or educational environment; (B) has the
purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s
work or learning performance; or (C) otherwise unreasonably
adversely affects an individual’s employment or educational
opportunities.
2. Examples of harassment could include making
“jokes” based on a legally protected characteristic, objectionable
epithets/slurs, threatened or actual physical harm or abuse, the
display of hostile symbols/objects, and other intimidating or
insulting conduct directed against the individual because of their
legally protected characteristic or membership.
University Catalog: Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Regulation 08-09
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature when:
[...] 4. Such conduct or request unreasonably interferes
with an individual’s work or academic performance or creates
an objectively intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for
working or learning.
Housing and Residence Life Guidebook: Harassment 08-09
CONDUCT THAT CREATES AN INTIMIDATING, HOSTILE OR OFFENSIVE CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL OR WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR ANOTHER PERSON OR
GROUP IS PROHIBITED. THIS INCLUDES ACTIVITIES THAT MAY TAKE PLACE THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEDIUM. CONDUCT THAT THREATENS, HARMS
OR INTIMIDATES ANOTHER PERSON OR GROUP IS PROHIBITED.
Student Code of Conduct: Violations of the Code of Conduct 08-09
Acts of verbal, written (including electronic communications) or physical
abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion or other conduct which
threaten the health, safety or welfare of any person.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Housing and Residence Life Guidebook: Standards for Community Living 08-09
Bigotry and hatred will be given no home within our University Housing community. Verbal or written abuse,
threats, intimidation, and violence, are not acceptable behaviors. Excuses, including alcohol or substance abuse
as a reason or rationale for such behavior, will not be accepted.
Student Code of Conduct: Respect for Self and Others 08-09
Students are expected to conduct themselves
in a manner which exemplifies respect for people of all races, religions,
and ethnic groups, and to adhere to one's personal values without unduly
imposing them on others.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
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Student Code of Conduct: Statement of Philosophy 08-09
Since behavior which is not in keeping
with standards acceptable to the University community is often symptomatic of
attitudes, misconceptions, and emotional crises; reeducation and rehabilitative
activities are an essential elements of the disciplinary process.
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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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