Delaware State University
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Third Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Harry L Williams Delaware State University 1200 N. DuPont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901 302-857-6001 hwilliams@desu.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.desu.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: Conduct Standards and Policies- Personal Violations 11-12
Sexual Harassment Policy 11-12
sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when the behavior is not welcome by the recipient
and is offensive to a reasonable person (as judged by the University Administration).
level of creating a hostile work environment under federal law. Conduct of a sexual nature that
can be sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to the following examples:
1. verbal harassment or abuse of a sexual nature;
2. pressure for sexual activity;
3. repeated communications to a person, with sexual or demeaning implications;
4. unwelcome touching;
5. suggestive or demeaning sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats
concerning one's grades, job, etc.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Conduct Standards and Policies- General Standards of Conduct 11-12
acceptable under Delaware State University's standard of decency, when communicating (verbally, nonverbally
or in writing) with parents, students, visitors, professional staff, and others on University Premises or
during University Activities. This policy does not extend to private conversations where no one present is
offended by the language, but does include any communication in public where others may overhear and be
offended by the conduct or behavior. Nor does this policy extend to any communications protected by the First
Amendment. Violations may be subject to judicial action under the category of verbal abuse and, where
applicable, insubordination.
Student Handbook: Conduct Standards and Policies- Personal Violations 11-12
Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to engaging in violent behavior, making unreasonable
loud noise, lewd or indecent behavior or an offensive utterance or gesture.
Free Speech Zones
Student Handbook: Conduct Standards and Policies- Individual or Group Protest Action Policy 11-12
a recognized student organization, must follow the same procedures as student
organizations to request access to facilities or a location on University Premises, using
the Student Event Form (located in the Office of the
Director of Student Leadership and Activities) The University reserves the right to set
limits on the appropriate time, place and manner of the protest.
Internet Usage Policies
Student Handbook: Conduct Standards and Policies- Property Violations 11-12
Acceptable Use Policy 11-12
Internet) to engage in activities that are unlawful, violate University policies or in
ways that would: - Be disruptive, cause offense to others, or harm morale.
- Be considered harassing or discriminatory or create a hostile work
environment.
- Result in Delaware State University’s liability, embarrassment or loss of
reputation.
forwarding: - Messages, including jokes or any language, that may be considered
discriminatory, harassing, unlawful, defamatory, obscene, offensive,
insensitive or otherwise inappropriate (this includes but is not limited to,
messages about age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national
origin or similar matters). ... - Information related to religious materials, activities or causes, including
inspirational messages ....
contractors and other “users†of the Universities communications and computer
systems.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in August 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.
