Lake Superior 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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Navigator Housing Handbook: Harassment and Intimidation 07-08
Physical and
verbal harassment, including harassment based on race, gender, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, disability, religious preference, etc. will not be tolerated in a
residence life community. Should a resident be found responsible for harassing
and/or intimidating another resident, strict disciplinary action will be taken
immediately, possibly resulting in removal from on-campus housing.
Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment 07-08
Discrimination because of gender includes sexual harassment, which means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature when: [...] such conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s employment, public accommodations or public services, education or housing environment.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct 07-08
Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: [...] Abuse, disrespect, noise or other actions that disrupt the educational enterprise and campus environment.
Student Handbook: Treatment of Others 07-08
Everyone is expected to treat other members of the University community, whether students, faculty, or staff, with respect and consideration at all times. [...] Any acts that infringe on others' rights and safety, including but not limited to, physical or verbal abuse, sexual misconduct, or acts of discrimination, prejudice, or harassment, will result in disciplinary action by the University.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
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Student Handbook: Posting Policy 07-08
All postings must first be approved by the Student Life Department, located in the Cisler Center. [...] Postings deemed offensive, sexist, vulgar, discriminatory or suggestive will not be approved. Failure to comply with this policy will result in the removal and disposal of the postings in addition to possible future posting denial and/or disciplinary sanctioning of the individual(s) involved.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in March 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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