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 Lawrence Schovanec 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 12-13
Student Handbook: Anti-Discrimination Policy 12-13
physical conduct based on a student’s sex,
race, national origin, religion, age, disability,
sexual orientation, genetic information, or
other protected categories, classes, or
characteristics and is so severe, persistent,
or pervasive it adversely affects the victim’s
education or creates an intimidating, hostile,
abusive or offensive educational environment
which interferes with the victim’s ability to
realize the intended benefits of the university’s
resources and opportunities.
or other verbal or physical conduct of a
sexual nature that are unwelcome and
expressly or implicitly imposes conditions
upon, threatens, or creates an intimidating,
hostile, or demeaning environment of such
a severe and pervasive nature as to interfere
with an individual’s (i) academic pursuits, (ii)
university employment, (iii) participation in
activities sponsored by the university or
organizations related to the university, or
(iv) opportunities to benefit from other
aspects of university life.
Student Handbook: Code of Student Conduct- Misconduct 12-13
nonconsensual conduct of a sexual nature
includes, but is not limited to: ... Sexual advances, requests for sexual 37
favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of
a sexual nature that are unwelcome and
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, groups
related to the university, or (IV)
opportunities to benefit from other aspects
of university life.
Student Handbook: Code of Student Conduct- Misconduct 12-13
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 12-13
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 12-13
libelous statements, or "fighting words," as defined by law.
Internet Usage Policies
Acceptable Use Policy is Password Protected View full policy (PDF, 73 KB).
Student Handbook: Code of Student Conduct- Misconduct 12-13
offensive, indecent, or obscene (as defined by Chapter 43 of the
State of Texas Penal Code on Public Indecency).
to engage in activity that may harass,
threaten, or abuse others.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Freedom of Expression Activities and Forum Areas 12-13
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 12-13
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 2012. 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.
