Wayne 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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Sexual Harassment Statute 08-09
The law of the State of Michigan prohibits discrimination in employment and in education and provides that:
Discrimination because of sex 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, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment, public accommodations, public services, educational, or housing environment.
Community Living Guide: Harassment 08-09
i. No person shall physically or emotionally harass another person verbally, in writing or through the
phone, computer, etc. No person shall harass or stalk any person or group of persons. Telephone
harassment, email or computer harassment, stalking, racial and sexual harassment are included
under this policy.
ii. Harassment is the unwelcome physical or verbal conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile,
and/or offensive working or educational environment.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Community Living Guide: Inappropriate Behavior 08-09
i. No person shall attack the character of another individual or group of individuals on the basis of
race, color, national origin, gender, political belief, sexual preference, veteran status, religion, or
handicap.
ii. Behavior which is interpreted as hostile, uncivil, disrespectful, or rude to university staff, including
residence life staff is prohibited.
Community Living Guide: Resident Rights and Responsibilities 08-09
Residents have the responsibility [...] To respect the diverse backgrounds and interests of those in the hall and university community. To treat others in a civil manner and manage conflict in a mature manner. [...] Any abuse of these rights is subject to review and action according to the procedures outlined in the Community
Living Guide for Residents and the Student Code of Conduct for Wayne State University.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
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Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources 08-09
The following behaviors are prohibited while using University information technology resources [...] Sending messages that are malicious or that a reasonable person would find to be harassing.
Community Living Guide: Disorderly Behavior 08-09
No person shall use language that may embarrass office personnel, residents, or hall visitors.
Community Living Guide: Online Communication 08-09
Participation in non-University affiliated on-line communities (ie. Myspace, Facebook, You Tube),
where residents are violating any of the above policies, and/or where we can identify the location
as being WSU’s residence halls, is prohibited. Examples of such behavior include, but are not
limited to: sending abusive language by any communication technology, photos or videos of staff
members or residents violating policies and practices of the Code of Student Conduct as well as
State and Federal laws, distribution of inappropriate info and/or confidential correspondence,
hosting offensive/incriminating photos, blogs, websites or videos.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in August 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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