University of Florida
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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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Equal Employment Opportunity: Guidelines on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Harassment 08-09
Harassment is the creation of a hostile or intimidating
environment in which verbal or physical conduct is so
severe and pervasive that it is likely to interfere significantly
with someone’s work, education, or on-campus living
conditions.
Examples of harassing conduct may include epithets; slurs;
negative stereotyping; or threatening, intimidating, or
hostile acts that relate to race, color, religion, ethnicity,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
2. Additionally, harassment may include written or graphic
material that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion
toward an individual or group because of race, color,
religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
age, disability, marital status, or veteran status and that is
accessed and/or displayed on University equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Guidelines on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Harassment 08-09
Examples of sexual harassment may include,
but are not limited to: [...] c. A pattern of conduct which has the intention or effect
of humiliating another, which may include, but is not limited to the following: comments of a sexual nature; sexually explicit
statements, questions, innuendos, anecdotes, jokes,
pictures; or other written materials of a sexual nature [....]
Judicial Affairs: Student Conduct Code 08-09
Sexual Harassment. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, and/or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: [...] Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment or academic environment.
Student Rights and Responsibilities: Relations Between People and Groups 08-09
Sexual attitudes or actions which are intimidating, harassing, coercive, or abusive, or that invade the right to the privacy of the individual are not acceptable. Organizations or individuals that adversely upset the delicate balance of communal living will be subject to disciplinary action by the University. Only in an atmosphere of equality and respect can all members of the University community grow.
Judicial Affairs: Student Conduct Code 08-09
Harassment or Threats. Verbal or written abuse, threats, harassment, coercion or any other conduct that places another individual in reasonable fear of his or her safety through words or actions directed at that person, or substantially interferes with the working, educational or living environment of the individual, including stalking and racial harassment.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Student Rights and Responsibilities: Standard of Ethical Conduct 08-09
A university is a place where self-expression, voicing disagreement, and challenging outmoded customs and beliefs are prized and honored. However, all such expressions and challenges need to be civil, manifesting respect and concern for others.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Judicial Affairs: Student Conduct Code 08-09
As an educational institution, the University recognizes that the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, and the development of individuals require the free exchange of ideas, self-expression, and the challenging of beliefs and customs.
Single Student Housing Community Standards for Data Hardware 08-09
The use of the DHNet Wired and Wireless service is a privilege that may be revoked at any time for inappropriate behavior. Such behavior would include but not be limited to the use of abusive or otherwise objectionable language and/or materials in either public or private messages. All complaints regarding inappropriate behavior will be subject to review by the Coordinator for Residential Judicial Programs.
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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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