Montana State University - Bozeman

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Public or Private: Public
Special Status: None
Federal Circuit: Ninth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Geoffrey Gamble
Montana State University - Bozeman
Office of the President
211 Montana Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717
406-994-2341
president@montana.edu
Website: http://www.montana.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)

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Intimidation 07-08
Sexual intimidation includes any unreasonable behavior, verbal or nonverbal, which has the effect of subjecting members of either sex to humiliation, embarrassment, or discomfort because of their gender.
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: [...] 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
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General Harassment Policies (Learn More)

Residence Life Handbook: Harassment 07-08
Harassment includes, but is not limited to verbal, graphic and/or written abuse directed at
another, beyond a reasonable expression of opinion that is threatening and/or substantially
interferes with a person’s exercise of his/her responsibilities as a student, faculty or staff
member.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)

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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)

Faculty Handbook: Academic Freedom- Campus Speakers 07-08
A university is a forum for the free exchange of ideas.
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Other Speech Codes (Learn More)

Computing Policies Manual: Acceptable Use Policies- Montana State University Network 07-08
Use of MSUnet for purposes that may be interpreted as harassment or intimidation is prohibited [....]
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Facilities Use Manual: Assemblies 07-08
The University permits peaceful assemblies of affiliated and non-affiliated groups without prior written approval on the Centennial Mall located directly south of Montana Hall.
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Residence Life Handbook: Decorations/Room Displays 07-08
Possessions or displays which are inconsistent with accepted standards or University policies should not be displayed on the outside of room doors or in general view of the public. This includes your room windows. For example, collections of alcoholic beverage containers, posters of nude men or women, and harassing or intimidating visual materials are generally considered inappropriate. Some room displays in public view may constitute a violation of University policies regarding racial
and sexual harassment.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in January 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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