Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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Public or Private: Public
Special Status: None
Federal Circuit: Seventh Circuit
Head of Institution: Chancellor Charles R. Bantz
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
355 N. Lansing Street
Administration Building, Room 104
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-274-4417
cbantz@iupui.edu
Website: http://www.iupui.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)

Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct: Right to Freedom from Harassment 07-08
Discriminatory harassment is defined as conduct that targets an individual based upon age, color, religion, disability, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex or gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or veteran’s status and that adversely affects a term or condition of an individual’s education, housing, or participation in a university activity; or has the purpose or effect of unreasonably creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for academic pursuits, housing, or participation in university activities.
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Sexual Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct: Right to Freedom from Harassment 07-08
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, including requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, when [...] the conduct has the effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment.
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General Harassment Policies (Learn More)

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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)

Residential Handbook: Civility and Respect for Self and Others 07-08
Residents are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that exemplifies respect
for people of all genders, races, religions, sexual orientations and ethnic groups and
adheres to personal values without unduly imposing them on others. At no time
should members of the community harass, assault or violate the privacy of other
persons. Any act or threat that submits a member of the community to physical or
mental pain, discomfort, indignity or humiliation is strictly prohibited.
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Student Code of Conduct Preamble 07-08
Individual rights are best protected by a collective commitment to mutual respect. A student who accepts
admission to Indiana University agrees to:
[...]
take responsibility for what he or she says and does,
behave in a manner that is respectful of the dignity of others, treating others with civility and understanding...
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Loyalty Oaths and Honor Codes (Learn More)

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Mission Statements (Learn More)

Vision, Mission, and Values 07-08
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)

Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct: Right to Freedom of Association, Expression, Advocacy, and Publication 07-08
In accordance with the state and federal Constitution and university policy, the university recognizes the rights of all students to engage in discussion, to express thoughts and opinions, and to assemble, speak, write, publish or invite speakers on any subject without university interference or fear of university disciplinary action.
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Other Speech Codes (Learn More)

Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct: Personal Misconduct 07-08
Verbal abuse of another person, including the following:
[...]
2. “Fighting words” that are spoken face-to-face as a personal insult to the listener or listeners in personally abusive language inherently likely to provoke a violent reaction by the listener or listeners to the speaker.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in January 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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