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Stockton University

Location: Pomona, New Jersey
Type: Public
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Speech Code Rating

Stockton 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. Read more

  • Student Policy Prohibiting Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination in the Academic/Educational Environment

    Speech Code Rating: Yellow
    Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
    Last updated: August 7, 2018

    Under this policy, discrimination/harassment, intimidation and/or bullying based upon [a list of] protected categories are prohibited and will not be tolerated […] Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when... Read More

  • Student Handbook: Computer and Communication Standards- Statement Concerning Social Media

    Speech Code Rating: Yellow
    Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
    Last updated: August 7, 2018

    The “Campus Code of Conduct” outlines several principles including five core values: integrity, community, social justice, respect, and responsibility. These core values should be considered and observed while using social media platforms to avoid creating a hostile environment for other members of the campus commun... Read More

  • Student Handbook: Campus Conduct Code- Social Justice

    Speech Code Rating: Yellow
    Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
    Last updated: August 7, 2018

    3. Social Justice: University members recognize that respecting the dignity of every person is essential to create and to sustain a flourishing environment. They understand and appreciate how their decisions and actions impact others and are just and equitable in their treatment of all members of the community. Beha... Read More

  • Student Organizations: Policies & Procedures- Event Planning & Event Management Procedures

    Speech Code Rating: Yellow
    Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
    Last updated: August 7, 2018

    All paperwork should be completed at least three weeks prior to the date of the event so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Large scale events may require additional time to complete the facility / resource review and scheduling process. For events which are new, or determined to be high risk by Stockton U... Read More
At present, FIRE has not been involved in any cases at this school.

  • Fat Chance

    August 25, 2005

    Wendy McElroy’s latest Fox News column asks parents an important question: “Will Colleges Respect Your Child’s Rights?” The short answer, of course, is “fat chance.” As evidence, McElroy points out Richard Stockton College, FIRE’s Speech Code of the Month “winner” for August, as well as our appalling case at William Paterson University. McElroy also plugs… Read more

  • Speech Code of the Month: Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

    August 1, 2005

    FIRE announces the Speech Code of the Month for August 2005: Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. As a public institution, Richard Stockton is legally bound by the U.S. Constitution. Its anti-harassment policy, however, infringes upon protected speech and is particularly outrageous because it explicitly infringes upon the free exchange of ideas in the classroom…. Read more

  • ‘All of Us Are Human Beings—And Individuals’

    April 11, 2005

    There’s a great article today in The Chronicle of Higher Education (account required to access), “The Truth About Teaching About Racism,” by Paul Lyons, a professor of social work and history at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. He discusses the issues, including free speech, that come up when teaching about and discussing racism: I… Read more