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California State University – Channel Islands
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Student Code of Conduct
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: August 27, 2021The University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy living and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. Each member of the campus community should choose behaviors that contribute toward this end. Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect we... Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2021The following are grounds upon which student discipline can be based: … Misuse of computer facilities or resources, including: … Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or intimidating and abusive messages. Read MoreExecutive Order 1097: Systemwide Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation, Sexual Misconduct, Dating & Domestic Violence, & Stalking Against Students
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2021Harassment means unwelcome conduct, based on the Complainant’s Protected Status, that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that its effect, whether or not intended, could be considered by a reasonable person in the shoes of the Complainant, and is in fact considered by the Complainant, as limiting h... Read MoreGeneral Procedures for Postings and Signage
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2021Upon receiving advance approval from the designated University official as outlined in the University’s Policy on Postings and Signage or Use of University Buildings and Grounds, the following general procedures shall be followed as specified below: … Individuals or organizations that violate the Policy on Pos... Read MoreResident Handbook: Posting
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2021Posting: All materials to be posted must be submitted and approved by HRE. Those wishing to post in HRE may contact the Residential Education Operations Assistant. A. Public display of obscene matter is prohibited, and under the discretion of University. HRE reserves the right to remove from public view any postings... Read MoreOP.01.007: Policy on Time, Place and Manner and the Use of University Buildings and Grounds
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: August 27, 2021Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of a democratic society and is essential to the educational process. The academic mission of the campuses within the California State University system necessitates the free exchange of ideas and vigorous debate of ideas and information. That includes the freedom to draw connec... Read MoreOP.01.007: Policy on Time, Place and Manner and the Use of University Buildings and Grounds
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2021Non-commercial handbills and circulars may be distributed by hand at the preferred public forum spaces identified in Section C as well as other University walkways and outside entrances to University buildings provided that the activity conforms to the general limitations described in Sections A and H. Read MoreOP.01.007: Policy on Time, Place and Manner and the Use of University Buildings and Grounds
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2021C. Designated Public Forums CSUCI’s Central Mall between University and Ojai Halls, as well as the John Spoor Broome Library Plaza, are designated public forums in which members of the University community and nonUniversity community may exercise their free speech rights without special restriction, subject only to ... Read MoreExecutive Order 1097: Systemwide Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Against Students and Systemwide Procedure for Handling Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Complaints by Students- Addendum B
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: August 27, 2021Sexual Harassment means conduct on the basis of Sex that satisfies one or more of the following: … Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to an Education Program or Activity. Read More
California State University Channel Islands: Student Threatened with Discipline for Criticizing University Employees
April 7, 2022
After California State University Channel Islands student Bailey Morris lodged complaints with university staff alleging violations of her rights and criticizing the institution’s disability policies, an administrator threatened Morris with disciplinary action if she continued to “criticize the character of employees or engage in otherwise disruptive communications.” On February 17, 2022, FIRE wrote CSU Channel… Read more
Cal State Channel Islands to student: Stop criticizing us, or else
April 7, 2022
A public university in California threatened disciplinary action against a student if she continues to criticize the “character” of university staff. The warning came after student Bailey Morris raised various objections to California State University Channel Islands’ handling of disability issues. Despite two letters from FIRE, the university has refused to rescind its threats to… Read more
July 2019 Speech Code of the Month: California State University Channel Islands
July 3, 2019
What’s the most common type of speech code in FIRE’s Spotlight database? The answer might surprise you. It’s not arduous permit requirements for protests or vague procedures for inviting guest speakers — we actually flag harassment policies the most. Speech that is a part of conduct that constitutes unlawful harassment is not constitutionally protected,… Read more