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Middle Georgia State University Policy Manual: 4.1.4.4 Policies/Regulations- Harassment and Intimidation
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: December 13, 2018To succeed personally and academically, an individual must be able to live free from unnecessary emotional stress caused by others. Physical or emotional harassment is not tolerated in the Residence Life community. Harassment is the intimidation, invasion of privacy, or any threat to the well-being of another or the... Read MoreMiddle Georgia State University Policy Manual: 4.1.5 Student Code Of Conduct- 4.1.5.2 Responsibilities
Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated: December 13, 2018Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: … Verbal abuse – beyond a reasonable statement of opinion – that may cause humiliation or stress to another (i.e. bullying). Read MoreMiddle Georgia State University Policy Manual: 4.1.6.25 Posting And Publicity
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: December 13, 2018All publicity and promotional material for on- and off-campus events and activities, including but not limited to, posters, notices, and banners must be approved … Signs and flyers should not contain lewd or offensive words, symbols, or pictures. All approved materials must be posted in approved locations and ... Read MoreMiddle Georgia State University Policy Manual: 6.5.1 Sexual Misconduct
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: December 13, 2018Sexual Harassment:Unwelcome verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct, based on sex or on gender stereotypes, that is implicitly or explicitly a term or condition of employment or status in a course, program, or activity; is a basis for employment or educational decisions; or is sufficiently severe, persistent, or perv... Read MoreMiddle Georgia State University Policy Manual: 6.4 Freedom of Expression Policy
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: December 13, 2018To facilitate the free exchange of ideas, MGA has designated accessible, high-traffic locations on campus as “Public Forum Areas.” The designation of these areas shall not be used to prohibit members of the University community from engaging in communication elsewhere on campus. … Members of the University com... Read More
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Speech Code of the Month: Middle Georgia State University
Samantha Harris September 12, 2017
FIRE announces our Speech Code of the Month for September 2017: Middle Georgia State University. According to MGA’s ironically named Freedom of Expression Policy, “[t]he University has designated ‘Free Expression Areas’ on each campus, and these areas are the only areas that may be used for expression.” (Emphasis added.) In fact, “areas” is too generous… Read more
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