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Indiana State University
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University-wide Policies: 923 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment- Prohibited Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Red
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 15, 2021Hostile environment harassment is defined as unwelcome verbal or physical conduct directed toward an individual because of their membership in a protected class (or a perception that someone is a member of a protected class) that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the individual’s educationa... Read MoreCode of Student Conduct: Non-Academic Policies and Prohibited Conduct- Misconduct against Persons
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 15, 2021Harassing and intimidating Behavior refers to unwelcome or unreasonable behavior that harasses or intimidates people either as individuals or as a group and is sufficiently severe or pervasive. Harassing behavior is often persistent and part of a pattern, but it can also occur as a single incident. Harassment includ... Read MoreCode of Student Conduct: Non-Academic Policies and Prohibited Conduct- Misconduct against Persons
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: September 15, 2021Students at Indiana State University are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and civil manner. Personal conduct and communication, either directly or indirectly with other students as well as faculty and staff, should conform to the University’s community values and standards. Read MoreCode of Student Conduct: Misconduct Against Property
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: September 15, 2021Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or abusive messages; … Read MoreCode of Student Conduct: The Sycamore Standard
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience
Last updated: September 15, 2021All members of Indiana State University will learn and apply essential life lessons related to: self-awareness, communication, civility and respect, integrity, forgiveness, patience and trust. As a member of Indiana State University: … I will avoid acts that promote intolerance of individuals or groups; I wil... Read MoreUniversity-wide Policies: 810 Acceptable Use of Information Technology
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: September 15, 2021Respect the right of others to be free from harassment or intimidation to the same extent that this right is recognized in the use of other communications media. Consequently, although each user has the right to freedom of speech, unlawful or harassing material may not be sent or displayed to others. Read MoreUniversity-wide Policies: 910 Right of Expression
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: September 15, 2021The right of expression is as necessary as the right of inquiry and both must be preserved as essential to the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge and truth. Consequently, University faculty, staff and students, individually and collectively, may express their views through the normal channels of communic... Read MoreUniversity-wide Policies: 923 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment- Title IX Sexual Harassment.
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 15, 2021“Title IX Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment” is unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person access to the University’s Education Programs or Activities. Read More
So to Speak podcast: George Orwell
December 14, 2021
Who was Eric Arthur Blair, better known by his pen name “George Orwell”? On today’s episode of So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast, we explore the life and work of an author who died at the age of 46 but whose writings — namely “Animal Farm” and “1984” — still help to shape our… Read more
Speech Code of the Month: Indiana State University
June 22, 2016
FIRE announces its Speech Code of the Month for June 2016: Indiana State University (ISU). According to ISU’s Code of Student Conduct, Students at Indiana State University are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and civil manner. Personal conduct and communication, either directly or indirectly with other students as well as faculty and staff,… Read more
‘May I Have a Word?’
April 14, 2005
A great opinion article by Sarah Taylor was published in the Indiana Statesman earlier this week that highlights FIRE’s work and encourages students to check out our website. Here’s an excerpt: Institutions of higher learning are, in frightening numbers (for even one transgressor is too many), restricting freedom of expression on their campuses. From the Ivy… Read more