Texas Tech University
A red light university has at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech. Read more here.
| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Fifth Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Guy Bailey Texas Tech University President's Office Box 42005 Lubbock, TX 79409 806-742-2121 tech.president@ttu.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.ttu.edu | |
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On this page, FIRE has excerpted policies that address speech and expression. You may download the full policy in .pdf form, below.
Restrictions on Expressive Rights
Harassment Policies (Learn More)
Sexual Harassment 11-12
Student Handbook: Code of Student Conduct- Misconduct 11-12
or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that
expressly or implicitly imposes conditions upon, threatens,
interferes with, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or
demeaning environment for an individual's (I) academic
pursuits, (II) university employment, (III) participation in
activities sponsored by the university or organizations or
groups related to the university, or (IV) opportunities to
benefit from other aspects of university life.
Student Handbook: Code of Student Conduct- Misconduct 11-12
or others, including, but not limited to, acts such as physical
assault, physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation,
harassment, and/or coercion.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Freedom of Expression Activities and Forum Areas 11-12
subject to discipline under the Code of Student Conduct for the
following actions: ... Activities that include the use of obscenities, libelous
statements, or "fighting words," as defined by law.
Posting Policies
Student Handbook: Solicitations, Advertisements and Printed Materials 11-12
libelous statements, or "fighting words," as defined by law.
Internet Usage Policies
Texas Tech University System Policies Affecting Computer Use: Ethics- User Conduct 11-12
Student Handbook: Code of Student Conduct- Misconduct 11-12
offensive, indecent, or obscene (as defined by Chapter 43 of the
State of Texas Penal Code on Public Indecency).
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Freedom of Expression Activities and Forum Areas 11-12
is an essential element of the campus experience. These policies are
intended to protect the interests of all students as well as other members
of the university community. These policies presume that students are
generally free to engage in freedom of expression activities in those
outdoor areas of campus that are common and accessible to all students
(such as park-like areas and sidewalks) without the need of prior approval
of the university.
Student Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities of Students in the Academic Community- Citizenship 11-12
expression is protected and nurtured in the classroom as the safeguard of
the freedom to learn.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 2011. According to FIRE’s research the substantive policies are current at least until this date. Directory information, including the name of the president of the college or university, may have been updated more recently. If any policy has been revised, or if you believe that we are in error, please contact us.
