Mississippi 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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Harassment Policy and Procedures 07-08
Harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, age, disability or veteran status is a form of discrimination in violation of the law and will not be tolerated. Harassment based upon sexual orientation or group affiliation is prohibited by this policy and also will not be tolerated.
2. Hostile Environment harassment consists of unwelcome conduct when:
• such conduct has the effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance, thereby creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or learning environment, and
• such conduct is so objectively and subjectively offensive as to alter the conditions of the person’s employment or academic advancement [conduct that a reasonable person would find hostile or abusive and one that the victim does in fact perceive to be so]. Hostile environment harassment is usually repeated and unwanted behavior, although a sufficiently serious, isolated incident may constitute harassment.
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Code of Student Conduct: Disorderly Conduct 07-08
Conduct that includes [...] the use of abusive or obscene language (specifically including racial or ethnic slurs) on university controlled property or while representing the university or attending a university function.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
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Statement of Institutional Purpose 07-08
Vision and Mission Statements 07-08
Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Free Speech and Assembly Policy 07-08
Mississippi State University will protect the rights of freedom of speech, expression, petition, and peaceful assembly as set forth in the U. S. Constitution.
Mississippi State University provides forums for the expression of ideas and opinions, such as the following:
1. Traditional public forums include the university’s public streets, sidewalks, parks, and similar common areas such as the Drill Field. These areas are generally available for expressive activity, planned or spontaneous, for the individual or small group at any time without the need for reservation or prior approval.
Statement of Institutional Purpose 07-08
Freedom of inquiry and expression is fundamental to the idea of a university and to a democratic society. Mississippi State affirms this principle and vigorously defends it.
Student Use of Computing Resources 07-08
The university views abuse of any computer facility and resource as a serious offense. Such abuse includes but is not limited to:
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4. Using any computer system or network to send unsolicited, offensive, abusive, obscene, or otherwise harassing communications as reported by the receiver of the message and confirmed by an investigation by the Dean of Students and determined to be a violation of campus policy;
5. Displaying obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit or offensive material/images that can be in view of others in a public facility or location;
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10. Placing, posting, or viewing any information in the university's computer system, computer network, or any system available through the Internet which is not in keeping with the educational purposes of the university, such purposes being determined solely by the university.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in December 2007. 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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