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Residence Life’s Statement on Multicilturalism 05-06
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Speech Code Category: Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility, Statement
Last updated: December 15, 2013In the community environment, mutual respect for all residents and staff is essential. Therefore, Residence Life pledges continuing support for the development of a cultural perspective among its staff, residents, and student organizations. Such a perspective encourages an appreciation of the differences among peop... Read MoreInformation Technology Services: Computer Use Policy 06-07
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Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression, Statement
Last updated: October 28, 2013Freedom of expression and an open environment to pursue scholarly inquiry and for sharing of information are encouraged, supported, and protected at Truman State University. These values lie at the core of our academic community. Read MoreStudent Hanbook: Student Conduct Code 06-07
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Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies, Statement
Last updated: December 15, 2013The following acts are prohibited, and any student found to have committed, to have attempted to commit, to have willfully aided or abetted, or to have been complicit in any of the following acts of misconduct is subject to the sanctions hereafter described in this chapter. [...] Sexual Verbal Abuse: Using la... Read MoreStudent Handbook: Posting Policies 06-07
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Speech Code Category: Other Speech Codes, Statement
Last updated: June 6, 2003Individuals who wish to speak publicly on an issue, may do so on the Student Union mall. Individuals should contact the Center for Student Involvement in advance. Read MoreStudent Handbook: Sexual Harassment 06-07
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Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies, Statement
Last updated: December 15, 2013Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: [...] 3. The conduct may unreasonably interfere with a person's work or educational performance or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for working ... Read MoreInformation Technology Services: Computer Use Policy 06-07
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Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies, Statement
Last updated: December 15, 2013Unacceptable Uses: [...] Use of computing facilities or network resources to send obscene, harassing, abusive, or threatening messages Read MoreStudent Conduct Code: Definitions 06-07
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Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies, Statement
Last updated: December 15, 2013
Truman State University: Animal Rights Organization Denied Recognition Due to “Emotional” and “Reputational” Risks
December 10, 2019
In November 2019, a committee composed of Truman State University staff and students refused to grant recognition to Animal Alliance, a student organization dedicated to promoting veganism and animal rights. The denial was predicated on the “emotional” risks that student club members might encounter from “hostile” responses from those opposed to their views, as well… Read more
WHALE DONE: Animal rights club approved by public university after FIRE’s First Amendment uproar
February 10, 2020
Missouri’s Truman State University reformed its policy to ensure clubs are no longer denied recognition based on viewpoint University committee originally denied animal rights group based on the “reputational risk” of its association with PETA — but failed to consider the reputational and legal risk of violating the First Amendment New policy vindicates student groups… Read more
Listen: Recording captures public university officials questioning students about ‘risk’ of championing vegan diet
December 12, 2019
“My name is Naomi Mathew. I’m a sophomore here at Truman,” the vice president of Animal Alliance, a vegan student group at Truman State University, begins, opening a hearing of the New Student Organizations Committee that has been captured on audio. “We are looking to have our group obtain school recognition.” But, as FIRE wrote… Read more
Public university rejects animal rights club, citing ‘emotional risk’ to students
December 10, 2019
Truman State University committee cites “reputational risk” of a student group associating with PETA, but fails to consider the reputational and legal risk of violating the First Amendment University repeatedly denied recognition to proposed vegetarian groups over past two years, labeling mission statements “extreme” and citing “risk” to student health University denies recognition to almost… Read more