University of Northern Iowa
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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: Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy 07-08
It is the policy of the University of Northern Iowa that there will be equal employment and educational opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law. This includes the provision of a campus environment that is free from illegal discrimination and harassment. The University will not tolerate any form of illegal discrimination or harassment and will not condone any actions or words from employees or students that constitute such.
Student Handbook: Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy 07-08
The University of Northern Iowa considers sexual harassment to include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: [...] Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working, academic, or social environment.
Student Handbook: Student Conduct Code 07-08
Violations of respect include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Physical, verbal, or sexual abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, stalking, coercion, and/or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person (this rule also applies to the use of electronic resources, such as online communities, email, web logs, etc).
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Diversity Matters: Bias Response Team 07-08
A bias incident is any inappropriate word or action directed toward an individual or group based upon actual or perceived identity characteristics or background of a group or person and that is contrary to law or policy.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Policies and Procedures: Freedom of Expression 07-08
Providing a forum for the free expression of ideas is a cherished and time-honored feature of university life.
Student Handbook: Statement of Student Rights 07-08
The basic purposes of the University of Northern Iowa
are the enlargement, dissemination, and application of
knowledge. A basic necessity for the achievement of these
purposes is freedom of expression and communication.
The fact that a person is a student of this academic
community may not in any way diminish that individual's full
rights as a citizen nor alter his/her responsibility to
comply with the statutes of the national and state
governments and the ordinances of the city in which the
student is located.
Student Handbook: Use of Computer Resources 07-08
The following are a sample, but not exhaustive list of behaviors with respect to the electronic environment which are expressly prohibited.
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Sending anonymous, deceptive, fraudulent, or unwelcome electronic communications, such as chain letters.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in June 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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