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California State University – Channel Islands
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This school has adopted the chicago statement for free speech. 
Resident Handbook: Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Red
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: June 12, 2019Harassment: HRE seeks to promote and support a community where all its members may live together free of harassment. Verbal, written, telephonic, electronic, physical, and/or any other type of harassment that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person within or related to the residential community is ... Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: June 12, 2019Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and contribute positively to student and university life. Read MoreStudent Code of Conduct
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: June 12, 2019Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or intimidating and abusive messages. 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
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: June 12, 2019Harassment 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 her/his... Read MoreGeneral Procedures for Postings and Signage
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: June 12, 2019Upon 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: June 12, 2019All materials to be posted must be submitted and approved by HRE. Those wishing to post in HRE may contact the Residential Education Administrative Assistant. Public display of obscene matter is prohibited, and under the discretion of University. HRE reserves the right to remove from public view any postings deemed ... 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: June 12, 2019Freedom 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: June 12, 2019Non-commercial handbills and circulars may be distributed by hand in the designated public forums 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: June 12, 2019C. 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 on... 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, but… Read more
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