Frostburg State University
Branch Campus of a School System
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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)
Diversity Policy 07-08
The entire Frostburg State University community--including the student
body, the faculty and staff, the President of the University and its
administration--affirms its commitment to a campus environment which values
human diversity and respects individuals who represent that diversity. The
community declares fostering diversity and respect for difference to be a
fundamental goal of higher education, ranking among the highest priorities
of this institution. Therefore, the University community takes the
unequivocal position that racist practices, or any action, or institutional
structure or process, that has for its purpose the subordination of a
person or a group based on race, color, creed, disability, marital status,
national origin, sex, age, or sexual orientation, will not be tolerated.
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Sexual Harassment Policy 07-08
Harassment may also be implied by
unwelcome physical contact; sexual remarks about a person’s clothing, body or
sexual relations; conversations or jokes and stories of a sexual nature; or the
display in the work place or use in the classroom of sexually explicit materials
which are inappropriate or without defensible educational purpose.
By law, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: [...] Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering
with an individual’s performance or creating an intimidating, hostile,
or offensive employment or educational environment.
In
assessing whether a particular act constitutes sexual harassment forbidden
under this policy, the rules of common sense and reason shall prevail. The
standard shall be the perspective of a reasonable person within the campus
community.
Pathfinder: University Standards of Personal and Group Conduct 07-08
Engaging in intentional conduct directed at a specific person or persons which seri-
ously alarms or intimidates such person or persons and which serves no legitimate
purpose. Such conduct may include: explicit or implicit threats, including gestures
which place a person in reasonable fear of unwelcome physical contact, harm or death;
following a person about in a public place or to or from his or her residence; making
remarks in a public place to a specific person which are by common usage lewd,
obscene, expose a person to public hatred or that can reasonably be expected to have
a tendency to cause acts of violence by the person to whom the remark is addressed;
or communicating anonymously by voice or graphic means or electronic formats or
making a telephone call anonymously whether or not a conversation ensues.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
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Pathfinder: Policy on Communication of Information 07-08
Three areas of the campus have been designated as "public forum" areas for use by
approved student groups, off-campus organizations and individuals: 1) the area of the
clock tower, 2) the University Drive triangle between Chesapeake Dining Hall and
Annapolis Hall, and 3) the library quad. No other areas may be used for gatherings,
speeches or distribution of literature unless first approved by the Office of the
President.
Pathfinder: University Standards of Personal and Group Conduct 07-08
[V]iolations include, but are not limited to, [...] using the electronic formats to send or display abusive,
obscene, or otherwise harassing communications.
Residence Hall Guide: Residence Hall Policies- Public/Privacy Issues 07-08
[S]igns, containers, trademarks and other overt displays in
windows or on doors of University buildings which advertise or represent products (such as alcoholic beverages), behaviors, or philosophies not
compatible with University policies or commitments, are prohibited.
Responsible Computing at Frostburg State University 07-08
Sending offensive, unsolicited, or unwanted e-mail or messages may constitute harassment
and is in violation of the intended use of the system. Use appropriate language. Obscenity will
not be tolerated on your campus network. Avoid offensive or inflammatory speech. Personal
attacks are an unacceptable use of the network.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in July 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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