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Radford University
Location:
Radford, Virginia
Type:
Public
Speech Code Rating
Radford University has been given the speech code rating Yellow. Yellow light colleges and universities are those institutions with at least one ambiguous policy that too easily encourages administrative abuse and arbitrary application.
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Policy SA-PO-1300: Standards of Student Conduct- Harassment
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: January 4, 2019Behavior that is severe, pervasive, or persistent to a degree that a reasonable person similarly situated would be prevented from accessing University programs, activities, and/or resources. This behavior includes, but is not limited to, verbal abuse, coercion, bullying, and cyber-bullying. Read MorePolicy GEN-PO-1002: Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Retaliation Policy
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: January 4, 2019Harassment: Harassment is a form of discrimination in which unwelcome verbal, written, or physical conduct is directed toward an individual on the basis of his or her protected characteristics or statuses, by any member of the campus community. Harassment does not have to include intent to harm, be directed at a spe... Read MorePolicy SA-PO-1300: Standards of Student Conduct- Online Misconduct
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: January 4, 2019Students are cautioned that they can be subject to the student conduct system for behavior occurring online, such as harassment delivered by email, or acts of bullying or discrimination posted in video form or on gossip sites accessed through University computing resources. Students must also be aware that informati... Read MorePolicy SA-PO-1302: Posting, Chalking, and Distribution of Informational Materials
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: January 4, 2019The University does not permit the posting or distribution of informational materials that are unlawful or otherwise prohibited by law. Such informational materials include, but are not limited to, defamation, incitement to unlawful conduct, imminent threats of actual violence or harm, obscenity, fighting words, cop... Read MorePolicy SA-ST-1300: Standards of Student Conduct
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: January 4, 2019Radford University (University) is committed to fostering an environment that is; safe and secure; inclusive; and conducive to academic inquiry, free expression, student engagement, and student success. Read MorePolicy IT-PO-1500: Acceptable Use Policy for University Computers and Information Technology Systems
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: January 4, 2019Users must not use University systems to defame, harass, or intimidate any person or group of persons. Read MorePolicy SA-PO-1301: Free Expression Policy
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: January 4, 2019Spontaneous Expression: Any lawful free expression activity that: is prompted by news or affairs coming into public knowledge less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to such activity; is not planned more than twenty-four (24) hours in advance; takes place in open, generally accessible outdoor areas on University prop... Read More
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