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Athens State University
Location:
Athens, Alabama
Type:
Public
Speech Code Rating
Athens State University has been given the speech code rating Yellow. Yellow light colleges and universities are those institutions with at least one ambiguous policy that too easily encourages administrative abuse and arbitrary application.
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Student Activities Handbook: Posting and Distributing Organization Materials
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: August 31, 2021All materials to be posted must be reviewed for University Policy compliance by the Office of Student Activities. Reviewed materials will be posted/distributed in approved campus locations with the appropriate expiration date stamp. Read MoreHarassment and Discrimination Policy and Procedure
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: August 31, 2021A. Definition of Harassment Harassment is conduct that is (1) unwelcome; (2) discriminatory on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status prot... Read MoreInformation and Communication Technologies Acceptable Use Policy
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: August 31, 2021Unacceptable Uses: … Sending chain letters, junk electronic mail, or any other type of widespread distribution of unsolicited electronic mail. … Sending political advertisement or political lobbying on campus or through the internet. Read MoreSexual Misconduct
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: August 31, 2021Sexual Harassment, as an umbrella category includes the offenses of sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, is defined as: Conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following: … Sexual Harassment: a. unwelcome conduct, b. determined by a reasonab... Read More