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Jacksonville State University

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Jacksonville, Alabama

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Chicago Statement for Free Speech adopted

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Acceptable Usage Policy

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Green
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Internet Usage Policies
Last Updated

April 15, 2021

Jacksonville State University fully supports the First Amendment rights of its faculty, staff and students consistent with the requirements of law; however, the use of your account must be consistent with the educational and business objectives of Jacksonville State University. Use of…

Student Handbook: Code of Student Conduct- Statement of Freedom of Expression

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Green
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Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
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April 15, 2021

All members of the Jacksonville State University can enjoy the right to freedom of speech and expression.

Sex-Based Harassment and Misconduct Policy

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Green
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Harassment Policies
Last Updated

April 15, 2021

Sexual harassment includes any of the following conduct that is based on sex: ... Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person (in the shoes of the complainant) to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal…