University of Central Florida

Branch Campus of a School System

Yellow light colleges and universities are those institutions with at least one ambiguous policy that too easily encourages administrative abuse and arbitrary application. Read more here.
Public or Private: Public
Special Status: None
Federal Circuit: Eleventh Circuit
Head of Institution: President John C. Hitt
University of Central Florida
Office of the President
Millican Hall
Orlando, FL 32816
407-823-1823
PresComments@mail.ucf.edu
Website: http://www.ucf.edu

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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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Protected Group Harassment Policies (Learn More)

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Sexual Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Sexual Harassment Policy 06-07
Sexual Harassment: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or conduct of a sexual nature which prevents or impairs another person’s full enjoyment of the educational benefits, atmosphere, or opportunities provided as part of the University.
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General Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Rules of Conduct: Personal Abuse 06-07
a.Verbal or written abuse of any person including lewd, indecent, or obscene expressions of conduct.
c. Harassment: defined as behavior (including written or electronic communication such as AOL IM, ICQ, etc.) directed at a member of the University community which would cause severe emotional distress, intimidation, or coercion to a reasonable person in the victim’s position, or would place a reasonable person in the victim’s position in fear of bodily injury or death. This definition, however, shall not be interpreted to abridge the right of any member of the University community to freedom of expression protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and any other applicable law.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)

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Loyalty Oaths and Honor Codes (Learn More)

The UCF Creed 06-07
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Mission Statements (Learn More)

Mission and Values 06-07
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)

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Other Speech Codes (Learn More)

Conduct Regulations for Student Organizations 06-07
Advertising
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b. Origination or circulation of any advertising media containing false or misleading information or obscene language or patently offensive material is prohibited.
View full policy (PDF, 58 KB).
Rules of Conduct: Disruptive Conduct 06-07
3. Disruptive Conduct
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g. Conduct which is lewd or indecent.

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Use of Information Technology and Resources Policy 06-07
Users shall not transmit to others or display images, sounds, or messages that could reasonably be perceived as harassing, invasive, or otherwise unwanted.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in July 2007. 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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