Kentucky State University
Undergraduate Non-Branch Campus
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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: The Office of Residence Life- Harassment 07-08
Physical or mental harassment, which may be verbal or written, is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to sexual, racial or religious harassment, intimidation, and hazing, (refer to p. 83) prank phone calls or unwanted phone calls, etc.
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Student Handbook: Standards Governing Student Conduct- Offenses Against Persons 07-08
Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, sexual contact without permission, stalking, coercion and other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person. This section is intended to include any contact or communication that threatens, harasses, or injures a person.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
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Student Handbook: The Thorobred Creed 07-08
AS A TRUE THOROBRED [...] I will respect
the dignity, rights and property of all persons;
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I will discourage
bigotry, while striving to learn from
differences in people, ideas and opinions;
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In thought, word and deed, I will support
excellence in the learning, growth and
development of others;
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Allegiance to these ideals requires each Thorobred
to refrain from and discourage behaviors which threaten
the freedom and respect every individual deserves.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Guidelines Governing Time, Place and Manner of Meetings, Demonstrations and Other Assemblies 07-08
Kentucky State University recognizes and confirms the right of all members of the University community to free expression, assembly, and advocacy.
Student Handbook: Attire 07-08
Attire must not display obscene, profane, lewd, illegal or offensive images or words.
Student Handbook: Guidelines Governing Time, Place and Manner of Meetings, Demonstrations and Other Assemblies 07-08
Planned or spontaneous demonstrations, meetings, or assemblies may be conducted in those appropriate areas of the campus which are regularly available to the public, provided such demonstrations, meetings, or other assemblies meet the following conditions: They: [...] d. Are conducted only with specific authorization from the Vice President for Student Affairs or other appropriate University official when held in University-owned or -leased facilities; and e. Are confined to the PWL Jones Practice Facility when conducted without specific authorization.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in February 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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