University of Nevada, Reno
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Ninth Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Marc Johnson University of Nevada, Reno Office of the President/ 001 Reno, NV 89557 775-784-4805 president@unr.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.unr.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 Code of Conduct: Student Conduct Regulations and Policies 10-11
Office of Student Conduct: University Policies and Guidelines- Sexual Harassment 10-11
favors, and other visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: ... the conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's academic or work
performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment in which to work or learn.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office: Sexual Harassment Statement 10-11
*Â Sexual assault;
* Sexually explicit or gender related statements, comments, questions, jokes, innuendoes, anecdotes, or gestures;
*Â Other than customary handshakes, uninvited touching, patting, hugging, or purposeful brushing against a person’s body or other inappropriate touching of an individual’s body;
*Â Remarks of a sexual nature about a person’s clothing or body;
*Â Use of electronic mail or computer dissemination of sexually oriented, sex-based communications;
* Sexual advances, whether or not they involve physical touching;
*Â Requests for sexual favors in exchange for actual or promised job or educational benefits, such as favorable reviews, salary increases, promotions, increased benefits, continued employment, grades, favorable assignments, letters of recommendation;
*Â Displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, magazines, cartoons, or screen savers;
*Â Inquiries, remarks, or discussions about an individual’s sexual experiences or activities and other written or oral references to sexual conduct.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Residence Life Student Handbook: Disorderly Conduct/Unacceptable Behavior 10-11
lead to immediate removal from the residence halls:
A. Any behavior or action, physical or verbal, in which the mode of expression is lewd, vulgar, indecent and
plainly offensive irrespective of its content or viewpoint. Verbal abuse, offensive language, which, when
viewed objectively, creates a hostile environment substantially disrupting or interfering with the work of the
school or the rights of other students, including, but not limited to, that which constitutes discrimination or
harassment relating to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected class.
University General Course Catalog: University Values and the Exchange of Ideas 10-11
Personal verbal harassment of one individual by another is uncivil behavior, which can taint or pollute the learning climate and discourage open expression of ideas on legitimate academic subjects.
Internet Usage Policies
Residence Life Student Handbook: Computing and Network Resources 10-11
hall computer labs and Ethernet connections agrees not to: ... Send offensive mail or access offensive material; change, remove or destroy any data stored electronically
without proper authorization; corrupt data on any system through the use of viruses, worms, trojan horses, or
other techniques.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Administrative Manual: Public Forum 10-11
element in the marketplace of ideas of higher education. In the spirit of open discussion and freedom of
expression, any individual or group may use campus grounds to exercise this constitutionally protected right. This policy applies to outside public areas such as sidewalks, lawns, and plazas.
function of free speech is to invite dispute which can result in unrest, anger, and dissatisfaction. It is in this light that the university has traditionally understood the First Amendment's application to our campus. Of all social institutions, the university should be the most friendly toward and protective of the right of free expression.
University General Course Catalog: University Values and the Exchange of Ideas 10-11
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in July 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.
