Colby College
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: Definition of Harassment 07-08
While students must expect to be challenged,
they also have the right to participate in the classroom
without being harassed or intimidated. Students should not be singled out in any way by race, gender, sexual
orientation, or religion.
The following are provided as examples of the kinds of actions that may constitute harassment under College policy:
* Hostile, intimidating remarks spoken or written (including jokes) or physical gestures directed at a person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability. [...] Any unwanted attention of a sexual nature (e.g., physical contact, written or verbal comments, lewd or suggestive looks and/or gestures),
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Dean of Students: Student Accountability 07-08
The following list is not meant to be all-inclusive, as there are other types of misconduct that could draw suspension or expulsion: [...] bias-motivated misconduct; [...] hate and/or bias incidents.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Handbook: A Summary of Colby's Values 07-08
In the classroom and outside, there is freedom to study, to think, to speak, to work, to learn, and to thrive in an environment that insists upon both civility and the free and open exchange of ideas and views.
Student Handbook: Free Speech 07-08
The right of free speech—which does not include a right to harass, injure, or silence others—is essential in an academic community and will be vigorously upheld.
Student Handbook: Harassment Policy 07-08
The right of free speech and the open exchange of ideas and views are essential, especially in a learning environment, and Colby College vigorously upholds these freedoms.
Student Handbook: Chalking 07-08
Hate speech and/or messages that harass, as well as messages that can be construed as threats of emotional or physical harm toward an individual or group are not permitted.
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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
A. Orientation Schedule 2006
In the classroom and outside, there is freedom to study, to think, to speak, to work, to learn, and to thrive in an environment that insists upon both civility and the free and open exchange of ideas and views.
Student Fee Policies Affecting Freedom of Association
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Other Policies Restricting Freedom of Association
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