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Florida Gulf Coast University
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FGCU POLICY 3.021: University Email System
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: March 16, 2021The following are inappropriate uses of the University Email System. Items of this nature should not be sent. This list is not exhaustive, but contains key items that will be deemed inappropriate use of the University Email System: a. Use of materials that contains explicit sexual content that are not necessary for ... Read MoreFGCU-PR1.003: Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Regulation
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: March 16, 2021Harassment: Unwelcome conduct, including electronic and written communication, that is based upon race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, and/or veteran status. Harassment is further defined as behavi... Read MoreOffice of Institutional Equity and Compliance: Discrimination, Bias and Hate Crimes- Helpful Definitions
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: March 16, 2021Harassment: Unwelcome conduct, including electronic and written communication that is based upon race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, and/or veteran status. Harassment is further defined as behavio... Read MoreFGCU POLICY 1.015: Sexual Harassment Under Title IX
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: March 16, 2021Sexual Harassment: Conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one (1) 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 the University’s Education Program or Activity; … Read MoreFGCU POLICY 4.007: Postings and Solicitation on Campus
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: March 16, 2021Public Bulletin Boards and other designated locations are provided in order to post notices, advertisements, and solicitation materials. Public Bulletin Boards will be identified clearly with appropriate signage. The locations of public Bulletin Boards will be provided by the Office of Student Involvement. No approv... Read MoreFGCU-PR9.004: Public Expression and Assembly
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: March 16, 2021Persons engaged in protected speech occurring in public spaces must follow all applicable University Policies and Regulations. An event that requires use of University resources including but not limited to sound amplification, reservable spaces, and security must go through the normal scheduling and coordination pr... Read MoreFGCU-PR4.002: Student Code of Conduct and Student Conduct Review Process- Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: January 9, 2020Harassment: Conduct, including electronic or written communication, which is so severe or sufficiently persistent or pervasive, that it either undermines the roles of faculty and staff or so detracts from the educational experience of another Student such that a reasonable person, similarly situated, would be advers... Read More
Yes, Resident Assistants Have Free Speech Rights Too
August 21, 2012
About this time last year, I put out a pair of Torch posts advising students about the importance of knowing their rights on campus and being able to protect themselves in the event their rights are violated. With the new school year around the corner, now would be a good time for both returning and… Read more
Speech Code of the Month: Florida Gulf Coast University
April 5, 2007
FIRE announces its Speech Code of the Month for April 2007: Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). FGCU is a public institution, bound by the First Amendment. FGCU’s “Personal Abuse” policy prohibits “lewd, indecent, racist, prejudice [sic], obscene, or expressions deemed inappropriate.” This policy is unconstitutional on so many levels that it is almost hard to… Read more