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Wayne State University

Location: Detroit, Michigan
Type: Public
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Speech Code Rating

Wayne State 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

  • Wayne State University Statutes: 2.28.06 Sexual Harassment

    Speech Code Rating: Yellow
    Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
    Last updated: July 16, 2019

    Discrimination because of sex includes sexual harassment which means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature when: … Such conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual... Read More

  • Community Living Guide for Residence Halls: Harassment/Threats

    Speech Code Rating: Yellow
    Speech Code Category: Harassment Policies
    Last updated: July 16, 2019

    No person shall physically or emotionally harass another person verbally; in writing; or through the phone, computer, etc. Read More

  • Community Living Guide for Residence Halls: Advertising, Solicitation and Distribution

    Speech Code Rating: Yellow
    Speech Code Category: Posting and Distribution Policies
    Last updated: July 16, 2019

    Any advertisement that promotes alcohol, drugs and/or behavior incongruent with the mission of Housing and Residential Life or the university will not be approved for posting. Read More

  • Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources

    Speech Code Rating: Yellow
    Speech Code Category: Internet Usage Policies
    Last updated: July 16, 2019

    The following behaviors are prohibited while using University information technology resources, including computers and networks owned or operated by Wayne State University, or to which Wayne State University is connected: … Sending messages that are malicious or that a reasonable person would find to be haras... Read More
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