Ferris State University
Public University
Big Rapids, Michigan
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Code of Student Community Standards: General University Conduct Policies: Advertising / Solicitation
Any posting of advertising materials must be done by authorized University staff only. For any posting of advertising materials within Ferris’ Housing facilities, approval must be given by the Center for Student Involvement (CSI), with the final approval authority resting with the…
Employee and Student Dignity
The University expects all students and employees to conduct themselves with dignity and respect for students, employees and others. It is each individual's responsibility to behave in a civil manner and to make responsible choices about the manner in which they conduct…
Registered Student Organization Handbook: General Campus Postings Requirements
All postings intended to be advertised on campus must be approved by CSI prior to distribution. ... Advertisements must list sponsoring group’s name and contact information.
Code of Student Community Standards: Harassment
Harassment is behavior that creates a hostile or intimidating environment in which verbal or physical conduct, because of its severity or persistence, is likely to unreasonably interfere with an individual’s work environment, education environment, or environment for participation in University activities.
Freedom on the Campus and Uniform Regulations of Campus Activity/Facility
1. The University may place reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on campus activity/facility use to the extent the restrictions are not based on the content of the presentation, are narrowly tailored to serve a significant institutional interest, and leave open ample…
Freedom of Speech on Campus Policy and Uniform Regulations of Campus Activity/Facility
The University recognizes, endorses, and abides by the principles of free speech that flow from the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Protected speech cannot be completely suppressed solely because of the audiences’ approval or disapproval of its content.