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Southeast Missouri State University
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Responsible Redhawks Guide: Student Code of Conduct
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Other Speech Codes
Last updated: September 26, 2020Engaging in disorderly conduct on or off University premises or at University functions. This can include but is not limited to physical altercations, verbal altercations, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or other conduct which (a) submits any person to pain, discomfort or indignity or (b) threatens ... Read MoreResponsible Redhawks Guide: Sexual Harassment Policy & Sexual Assault Guidelines
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 26, 2020According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Government Title VII and IX, sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: … Such conduct has the purpose or effect of u... Read MoreResponsible Redhawks Guide: Housing Policies & Procedures- Harassment
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: September 26, 2020No form of bigotry, harassment, intimidation, threat, or abuse – whether verbal or written, physical or psychological-will be tolerated. Any such behavior may be grounds for dismissal. Read MoreCampus Life and Event Services: Evening Social Functions
Speech Code Rating: Yellow
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: September 26, 2020Any student organization wishing to host an event that begins or continues past 8 p.m., is open to individuals who are not members of the sponsoring organization, or has an anticipated attendance of 100 or more must abide by the Evening Social Function Policy. In order to host such an event, the following guidelines... Read MoreUniversity Public Expression and Posting Procedures
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: September 26, 2020Posting may only occur on bulletin boards provided throughout campus. … Public information boards are available for any individual or organization who is or is not affiliated with the University. Read MoreFreedom of Expression Guidelines
Speech Code Rating: Green
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: September 26, 2020The exchange of ideas is critical to the University’s mission and is central in the University’s role to “challenge students to extend their intellectual capacities, interests, and creative abilities; develop their talents; and acquire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning” (Southeast Mission Statement, 2015). … ... Read More
Missouri Universities Ask Students to Report ‘Hurtful’ Speech to Police
November 12, 2015
A troubling administrative response to recent student protests at the University of Missouri was issued on Tuesday, with the University of Missouri Police Department (MUPD) asking “individuals who witness incidents of hateful and/or hurtful speech” to call the police immediately and photograph the individuals involved, allowing the university to “take disciplinary action” against offending students…. Read more
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