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Delta State University
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Student Handbook: Title IX Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Harassment Policy
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: March 20, 2019Sexual Harassment –It is unlawful to harass a person (an employee or student) because of that person’s gender. Harassment can include “sexual harassment” or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. Harassment does not have to be of a sexual na... Read MoreUniversity Policies Manual: Appropriate Use of Computing and Network Resources
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: March 20, 2019Free expression of ideas is central to the academic process. However, the University may remove any electronic information from its systems if it is determined that: … The information is inappropriate, because it is inconsistent with the mission of the University, or is otherwise not in compliance with the leg... Read MoreStudent Handbook: Code of Conduct – Offenses Against Persons
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: March 20, 2019Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, sexual contact without permission, stalking, coercion and other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person. This section is intended to include any contact or communication that threatens, harasses or injures a person Read MoreHandbook for Student Organizations: Posting of Fliers and Banners
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: March 20, 2019Individuals and organizations may post fliers only on billboards and/or designated areas on the inside of university buildings. All materials are expected to be in good taste. Read MoreFreedom of Speech and Assembly
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: March 14, 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. It is strongly suggested that all activities be registered with the Vice President for Student Affairs’ office 48 hours in advance in order... Read MoreUniversity Policies Manual: Student Rights
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: March 14, 2019All members of the Delta State University community have certain rights and responsibilities. These include: … The right to dissent. In other words, to carry on individual or organized activity which expresses grievances held against, or changes desired. This activity is carried on within the limits of the dem... 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
Speech Code of the Month: Delta State University
July 1, 2008
FIRE announces its Speech Code of the Month for July 2008: Delta State University. Delta State’s harassment policy provides that harassment occurs when the work or learning environment “is one that a reasonable person would objectively find hostile or abusive or one that the particular person who is the object of the harassment perceives to… Read more
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