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Kentucky State University
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Student Handbook: The Thorobred Creed
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience
Last updated: September 29, 2021AS A TRUE THOROBRED … I will respect the dignity, rights and property of all persons; … I will discourage bigotry, while striving to learn from differences in people, ideas and opinions; … In thought, word and deed, I will support excellence in the learning, growth and development of others; …... Read MoreStudent Handbook: Activities
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: September 29, 2021Any activity must be scheduled in accordance with University policies and procedures, and at a time and in such a manner that will not disrupt normal operations and other activities of the University. All activities held off-campus must have the approval of the Director of Campus Life. Unbecoming conduct at an of... Read MoreStudent Handbook: Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 29, 2021Harassment: Engaging in a course of conduct intended to harass, intimidate, or unreasonably impair a person’s ability to participate in or fully benefit from the campus environment. Read MoreAppropriate Usage Policy
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: September 29, 2021Though not exhaustive, the following list is provided to emphasize that these activities are NOT allowed on KSU network or computer systems: … Possessing, posting, accessing or distributing obscene materials. Examples include but are not limited to materials that contain pornography, racial slurs, expletives &... Read MoreKentucky State University Policies and Procedures on Sexual Harassment as defined under Title IX
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 29, 2021Sexual Harassment means conduct on the basis of sex that occurs in the University’s education program or education activity and satisfies one or more of the following: … Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a per... Read MoreCore Values: Excellence and Innovation
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: September 29, 2021We strive to offer excellent academic programs; to encourage exploration and discovery through providing outstanding instruction, technology and facilities; and to ignite a curiosity toward the world and a passion for lifelong learning. We seek to reward the pursuit and achievement of excellence and innovation in an... Read More
Speech Code of the Month: Kentucky State University
February 14, 2018
FIRE announces our Speech Code of the Month for February 2018: Kentucky State University. Kentucky State’s updated Student Code of Conduct contains an expanded list of “offenses against persons” that — in addition to wholly reasonable bans on physical abuse, harassment, threats, and the like — includes a ban on “embarrassment.” Yes, you read that… Read more