Morehead State University

Undergraduate Non-Branch Campus

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Public or Private: Public
Special Status: None
Federal Circuit: Sixth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Wayne D. Andrews
Morehead State University
202 Howell McDowell Bldg.
Morehead, KY 40351
606-783-2022
w.andrews@moreheadstate.edu
Website: http://www.morehead-st.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)

Eagle Handbook: Harassment 07-08
a. Harassing another person based upon sex, race,
religion, gender, national origin, age or disability.
b. Acts which include, but are not limited to threat,
intimidation, coercion, assault, acts of violence, physical
abuse, verbal abuse (e.g. written or graphic material,
slurs, epithets, etc.), or conduct which threatens or
endangers the health or safety of any person.
View full policy (PDF, 35 KB).

Sexual Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Eagle Handbook: Sexual Infractions 07-08
Using physical conduct or verbal innuendo of a
sexual nature, when [...] such conduct has the purpose or
effect of unreasonably interfering with an
individual’s academic performance or of creating
an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
View full policy (PDF, 42 KB).

General Harassment Policies (Learn More)

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

Eagle Handbook: Civility 07-08
Engaging in behavior that is contrary to University
expectations that students treat others with dignity and
respect. Examples include, but are not limited to,
directing obscene or derogatory language or gestures
toward another person [....]
View full policy (PDF, 41 KB).

Loyalty Oaths and Honor Codes (Learn More)

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Mission Statements (Learn More)

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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)

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Other Speech Codes (Learn More)

Eagle Handbook: Computer Infractions 07-08
Using University-owned or provided equipment or internet access systems to transfer obscene, abusive, threatening, or other messages deemed to be inappropriate by the University.
View full policy (PDF, 41 KB).
Eagle Handbook: Disorderly Conduct 07-08
Exhibiting behavior that is considered to be disruptive,
contemptuous or disrespectful of students,
administrators, faculty, staff members, University
guests, local authorities, or local community members.
View full policy (PDF, 35 KB).
Eagle Handbook: Dress Code 07-08
While the University does not maintain a formal dress code, it is
expected that students dress appropriately when attending public
functions, which includes class attendance. Clothing with
sexually explicit or intimidating slogans, vulgarity, and/or
ethnically offensive material is prohibited.
View full policy (PDF, 51 KB).
Eagle Handbook: The Right to Freedom of Speech 07-08
In
all circumstances regarding free speech, the University reserves
the right to regulate the time, place and manner. A “free speech”
area is located in front of Camden-Carroll Library in the area
surrounding the war memorial. This area may be reserved by
organizations or individuals by contacting University Center &
Conference Services [....]
View full policy (PDF, 44 KB).

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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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