Johns Hopkins University
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| Public or Private: | Private | |
| Federal Circuit: | Fourth Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Ronald J Daniels Johns Hopkins University Office of the President 3400 North Charles Street 243 Garland Hall Baltimore, MD 21218 410-516-8068 president@jhu.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.jhu.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)
Student Handbook: Undergraduate Student Conduct Code 11-12
Student Handbook: Student Life Policies- Sexual Harassment and Assault 11-12
Living at Hopkins Guidebook: Policy Against Sexual and Non-Sexual Harassment 11-12
posting, distributing, or displaying sexual pictures or objects; suggestive gestures, sounds or stares; unwelcome physical contact;
sending/forwarding inappropriate emails of a sexual or offensive nature; inappropriate jokes, comments or innuendos of a sexual
nature; obscene or harassing telephone calls, emails, letters, notes or other forms of communication; and any conduct of a sexual
nature that may create a hostile working or educational environment.
A. any type of behavior which is based on gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, that
B. is so severe or pervasive that it interferes with an individual’s work or academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile
or offensive working or academic environment.
national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, veteran status, or
any other legally protected characteristic may include, but is not limited to: unwanted physical contact; use of epithets, inappropriate jokes, comments or innuendos; obscene or harassing telephone calls, emails, letters, notes or other forms of communication;
and, any conduct that may create a hostile working or academic environment.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Principles for Ensuring Equity, Civility and Respect for All 11-12
Student Organization Guidebook: Civility Statement 11-12
encourage discussion with a goal of instilling an appreciation for the importance of fair-mindedness, personal responsibility, and
respect for differing opinions. At such occasions, members will always be strongly encouraged to observe common standards of
decorum and to display a respectful tenor. We will also consider appropriate steps to be taken when members of our community do
not respect these standards.
Internet Usage Policies
Student Handbook: Student Technology Services Policies 11-12
Information Technology Use Policies 11-12
limited to: ...
Harassing others by sending annoying, abusive, profane, threatening, defamatory, offensive, or unnecessarily repetitive messages, or by sending e-mails that appear to come from someone other than the sender ... Intentional, non-incidental acquisition, storage, and/or display of sexually explicit images, except for acknowledged, legitimate medical, scholarly, educational, or forensic purposes. Exposure and/or display of such material may be offensive, constitute sexual harassment or create a hostile work environment.
Other Speech Codes
Student Organization Guidebook: Publications 11-12
publications are placed on campus without prior approval, or in non-designated areas, they will be subject to immediate
removal.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Student Life Policies- Sexual Harassment and Assault 11-12
exchange of ideas.
Student Organization Guidebook: Publications 11-12
Student Handbook: Undergraduate Student Conduct Code 11-12
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in July 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.
