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This school has adopted the chicago statement for free speech.
Student Handbook: Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence, Stalking and Retaliation
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: April 18, 2018Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, including sexual assault. Sexual harassment, including sexual assault, can involve persons of the same or opposite sex. Consistent with the law, this policy prohibits two types o... Read MoreStudent Handbook: Policies & Regulations- Free Speech and Assembly Policy
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: April 18, 2018Individuals and groups wishing to use outdoor areas and facilities shall notify the Director of Public Safety at least three days in advance of the nature, the time, and the place of the proposed activity. Read MoreUMaine Bias Response Team
Speech Code Category: Policies on Bias and Hate Speech
Last updated: April 18, 2018The University considers acts of hate and bias unacceptable and antithetical to its commitment to an inclusive and respectful community. Through the UMaine Bias Response Team and its reporting system, we review bias-related incidents. Reporting an incident will lead to an outreach to those directly impacted and may ... Read MoreGuide to Campus Living: Solicitation/Posting/Gambling Policies
Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
Last updated: April 18, 2018The Office of Residence Life must approve all posters and fliers prior to posting in the halls. … Notices of items for sale (personal property), lost and found, rides needed etc may be posted in the halls by hall residents if they are approved by the Community Coordinator, and deemed appropriate for community ... Read MoreStudent Conduct Code
Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
Last updated: April 18, 2018Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: … such conduct interferes with an individual’s academic or work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment, educatio... Read MoreStudent Handbook: Policies & Regulations- Electronic Communication Policy
Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
Last updated: April 18, 2018Given the diverse cultural backgrounds of users, the University cannot protect individuals against exposure to materials that they may consider offensive. Nevertheless, the University reserves the right to take restrictive actions in response to complaints that posted material creates a hostile environment for indiv... Read MoreUniversity of Maine System Policy Manual: Section 212 – Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Civility
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: May 1, 2018The Board of Trustees is committed to protecting the rights all University community members share to free speech, which includes free expression and assembly, as enshrined in the U.S. and Maine State Constitutions. There shall be no restriction at any System institutions on these fundamental rights, although the Un... Read MoreStudent Handbook: Policies & Regulations- Free Speech and Assembly Policy
Speech Code Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Last updated: April 18, 2018There shall be no restrictions placed on the fundamental rights to free speech and assembly except those necessary to protect the rights of others and to preserve the order necessary for the University to function as an institution of higher learning. Read More
Proposed University of Maine System policy unduly restricts faculty political activity
January 17, 2018
The University of Maine System Board of Trustees will consider a policy revision at a meeting later this month that would restrict how university employees engage in political activity. The policy, called “Institutional Authority on Political Matters,” unnecessarily restricts faculty political expression and needs some revisions before being adopted. For example, the policy would prevent… Read more
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