Florida 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)
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Student Handbook: Non-Discrimination Policy and Grievance Procedures 08-09
This policy specifically prohibits any
act of discriminatory intimidations by
threats of imminent violence against
individuals on the basis of their race,
ethnicity, creed, color, sex, religion,
national origin, age, disability, veteran’s or marital status.
The Florida State University prohibits acts of harassment against faculty, students, administrators or staff
on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed,
color, sex, religion, national origin,
age, disability, veteran’s or marital status. This policy covers conduct which
presents clear and immediate danger
of bringing about injury or substantial
abuse to students, faculty or employees, or which substantially interferes
with the opportunity of a student to
obtain an education, or which creates
an intimidating or hostile work or
educational environment.
Student Conduct Code: Sexual Misconduct 08-09
Conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for another person. This includes unwanted, unwelcome, inappropriate, or irrelevant sexual or gender-based behaviors, actions or comments.
Student Handbook: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 08-09
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature
directed at an employee or student by
another when: [...] such conduct has the purpose or
effect of unreasonably interfering
with employment opportunities,
work or academic performance or
creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational
environment.
Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to, the following, when they occur within the circumstances described in Section (3) above:
(a) use of gender-based verbal or written language offensive or degrading to a person of that gender, whether or not the content is sexual;
(b) inappropriate display of gender-based pictorial images offensive or degrading to a person of that gender, including but not limited to sexual posters, photographs, cartoons, drawings, or other displays of sexually suggestive objects or pictures;
(c) use of inappropriate gestures or body language of a sexual nature, including leering or staring at another [....]
Student Conduct Code: Harassment 08-09
1. Conduct, (not of a sexual nature), that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for another person.
2. Action(s) or statement(s) that threaten harm or intimidate another. [....]
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Guide to Residence Living: Community Expectations 08-09
University Housing respects and celebrates the diversity of residents housed therein. Acts of intolerance and/or harassment due to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, or sexual orientation are neither appropriate nor tolerated.
Student Handbook: Statement on Values and Moral Standards 08-09
Racism, whether in assumptions,
attitudes, acts, or policies, is
incompatible with the concept of
responsible freedom as espoused by
Florida State University.
Sexism, sexual harassment, and sexual coercion of any sort are wrong and constitute a violation of fundamental moral requirements and state law.
The Seminole Creed 08-09
As a member of this community, I promise the following: [...] I will learn from and about those who are different and work to make the University inclusive. [...] I will treat others in a fair manner and strive to make the University a community of justice. [...] I will act as a responsible citizen in the University and beyond, participating in those activities fostering citizenship.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Conduct Code 08-09
The right of all students to seek knowledge, debate ideas, form opinions, and freely express their ideas is fully recognized by Florida State University. This Student Conduct Code applies to student conduct and will not be used to discipline the lawful expression of ideas.
Student Handbook: General Statement of Philosophy on Student Conduct & Discipline 08-09
Since
behavior which is not in keeping with
standards acceptable to the university
community is often symptomatic of at-
titudes, misconceptions, and emotional
crises, the treatment of these attitudes,
misconceptions, and emotional crises
through reeducation and rehabilitative
activities is an essential element of the
disciplinary process.
Student Handbook:The Florida State University Alcohol Policy 08-09
Alcohol advertising on campus or in campus media, including that which promotes events as well as product advertising, shall not portray drinking as a solution to personal or academic problems of students or as an enhancement to social, sexual, or academic status.
Advertising for any university event where alcoholic beverages are served shall mention the availability of non-alcoholic beverages as prominently as alcoholic beverages.
Promotional materials, including advertising for any university event, shall not make reference to the amount of alcoholic beverages available. This includes references to kegs or open bars.
Use of University Information Technology Resources 08-09
University IT resources may not be utilized:
[...]
To harass another person. Users should not transmit to others or display images, sounds, or messages that might be perceived by a reasonable person as being, or have been identified as, harassing.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in August 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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