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Alcorn State University
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Student Handbook: Code of Conduct- Sexual Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: November 7, 2018Regardless of sexual gender, personal affiliation, and/or affiliation with the University, sexual harassment is defined as repeated unsolicited sexual advances, request for sexual favors or other verbal, visual or physical conduct or communication with sexual overtones deemed by the victim as harassment (See Student... Read MoreStudent Handbook: Code of Conduct- Cyber-Bullying and Social Media Abuse
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Bullying Policies
Last updated: November 7, 2018Cyberbullying is the use of cell phone or other devices to send or post emails, text messages or images intended to harass (See Student Conduct definition of Harassment) another person. Read MoreStudent Handbook: Code of Conduct- Assault
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: November 7, 2018Assault is the intentional harassment, degradation, threat or intimidation of another in an attempt to commit a battery or the intentional placing of another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. This includes engaging in, attempting or intending to engage in any form of verbal or mental abuse or coerci... Read MoreEducational Equity and Inclusion: Sexual Misconduct
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: November 7, 2018By definition, sexual harassment is unwelcome, gender-based verbal or physical conduct that is, sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it, unreasonably interferes with, denies or limits someone’s ability to participate in or benefit from the university’s educational program and/or activities It is impor... Read MoreFree Speech and Assembly Policy
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: April 4, 2019Reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions will be enforced. However, the enforcement will not depend, in any way, on the subject matter involved in an expressive activity. Alcorn State University provides forums for the expression of ideas and opinions, such as the following: 1) Traditional public forums inclu... Read MoreStudent Handbook: Code of Conduct- Harassment (Physical or Verbal)
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: November 7, 2018Harassment: (physical, verbal, graphic, written or electronic) that is (1) unwelcome; (2) discriminatory on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or veteran status; (3) directed at an individual; and (4) so severe, pervasive, and objectivel... Read More
In Mississippi, ‘The Clarion-Ledger’ Reports on Dangers of State Colleges’ Speech Codes
August 16, 2010
In today’s edition of The Clarion-Ledger, the Jackson, Mississippi newspaper reports on speech codes maintained at public colleges statewide. Spurred by FIRE’s recent victory at nearby Hinds Community College, reporter Elizabeth Crisp writes: Students at Mississippi universities may have to watch what they say more than those in other states because of policies that free-speech… Read more
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