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Indiana State University
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Code of Student Conduct: Misconduct Against Persons
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: July 5, 2018Threatening/Intimidating Behavior refers to behavior (reoccurring or singular extreme act) that involves an expressed or implied threat, which includes, but is not limited to the use of words verbal, written, or electronic (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Vine, Twitter) inherently likely to provide an immediate ... Read MoreUniversity-wide Policies: 922 Policy Prohibiting Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: July 5, 2018922.5.1.1 Sexual harassment refers to the unwelcome imposition of sexual attention often in the context of a relationship of unequal power. The policy applies to men and women equally and encompasses both heterosexual and same sex harassment. Sexual harassment is any conduct, physical or verbal, that is sexual in na... Read MoreCode of Student Conduct: Non-Academic Policies and Prohibited Conduct
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: July 5, 2018Students 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 Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: July 5, 2018Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or abusive messages. Read MoreCode of Student Conduct: The Sycamore Standard
Speech Code Category: Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience
Last updated: July 5, 2018All 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: 930 Information Technology Policy
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: July 5, 2018Respect 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 Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: July 5, 2018The 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 communication. U... 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
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