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Eastern Illinois University
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Internal Governing Policies: #175 – Sexual Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Red
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 8, 2020Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, which encompasses a wide range of conduct including sexual violence. Such conduct becomes a form of illegal sex discrimination when the unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature is so severe or pervasive that it affects an individual’s employment or student... Read MoreInternal Governing Policies: #166 – Flag Display
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Other Speech Codes
Last updated: September 8, 2020In recognition of the diversity of heritages, cultures, and gender/orientation on campus, EIU has established a “We Are EIU” flagpole. Such pole will fly appropriately sized flags recognizing the diversity of communities across campus. The “We Are EIU” flagpole is administered and controlle... Read MoreCode of Conduct: Standards of Student Conduct
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 8, 2020Eastern students respect the health, safety, welfare and rights of all persons. Violations of this standard: … Intimidation, stalking, harassment (including sexual harassment), coercion, verbal abuse, domestic violence, dating violence or any other conduct which has a direct and substantial disruptive influenc... Read MoreInternal Governing Policies: #138.1 – Posting and Distribution of Materials
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: September 8, 2020With advance approval from the Campus Scheduling Office, University Departments, RSOs and off-campus public service organizations may post items which promote on-campus co-curricular activities or other events of educational or public service interest to the University community, provided that unrestricted bulletin ... Read MoreRSO Handbook: Awareness & Sensitivity Policy
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: September 8, 2020The Student Life Office stresses the importance of Registered Student Organizations eliminating discriminatory and/or culturally insensitive language, behavior and content from their sponsored activities. All Registered Student Organizations are encouraged to strive for awareness and sensitivity in all programs, act... Read More
May 2020 Speech Code of the Month: Eastern Illinois University
May 5, 2020
Most colleges and universities across the country have had their campuses closed for over a month now, but as their virtual spring semesters come down the home stretch, FIRE is keeping an eye on the ways restrictions on free speech can extend outside physical campuses. For that reason, Eastern Illinois University’s impermissibly broad “Sexual Harassment”… Read more
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