Saint Louis University

Undergraduate Non-Branch Campus

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Public or Private: Private
Special Status: Sectarian
Federal Circuit: Eighth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Lawrence H. Biondi, S.J.
Saint Louis University
President's Office
221 North Grand Boulevard
DuBourg Hall, Rm 206
Saint Louis, MO 63103
314-977-7777
biondi@slu.edu
Website: http://www.slu.edu

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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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Protected Group Harassment Policies (Learn More)

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Sexual Harassment Policies (Learn More)

General Rules and Regulations: Sexual Harassment Policy 07-08
Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment. Sexually harassing conduct (which can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature) by an employee, by another student or by a third party, that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive to limit a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from an education program or activity, or to create a hostile or abusive educational environment.
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General Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Non-Academic Student Discipline and Responsibility: Assault, Harassment, Threat to Safety 07-08
Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or other acts which threaten or endanger the health, safety or well-being of any person, or which may be reasonably interpreted to threaten or endanger the health, safety or well-being of any person.
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Residence Life Guide: Harassment 7-08
Harassment may be defined as committing any act or threatening to commit any act that may frighten, degrade, disgrace or injure any person. This includes but is not limited to, use of racial expletives, name calling, prank phone calls, verbal threats, intimidation, physical or sexual abuse, or hazing.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)

The Office of Student Conduct: Statement of Rights and Responsibilities 07-08
In exercising the rights under the Statement of Student Rights, students will behave in a civil manner [....]
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Loyalty Oaths and Honor Codes (Learn More)

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Mission Statements (Learn More)

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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)

The Office of Student Conduct: Statement of Rights and Responsibilities 07-08
The University recognizes each student’s right of freedom of speech, freedom of association, and free exercise of religion.
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Other Speech Codes (Learn More)

Non-Academic Student Discipline and Responsibility: Inappropriate Conduct 07-08
Conduct that is inappropriate or adverse to the University’s mission, values, objectives and responsibilities.
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Residence Life Guide: Advertising- Flyers and Posters 07-08
Postings that are degrading, considered in poor taste, or advertise alcohol will not be permitted.
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Saint Louis University Information Technology Appropriate Use Policy 07-08
Use in violation of other University policies or use that is inconsistent with the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission and ideals also violates this Policy. Such other University policies include, but are not limited to, those regarding sexual harassment and racial and ethnic harassment, conduct codes of the various schools and colleges, and specific University departmental and work-unit policies and guidelines regarding incidental personal use of IT Systems.
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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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