Yellow Light School

University of Florida

Yellow light colleges and universities are those institutions with at least one ambiguous policy that too easily encourages administrative abuse and arbitrary application. Read more here.

Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Eleventh Circuit
Head of Institution: President J. Bernard Machen
University of Florida
226 Tigert Hall
P.O. Box 113150
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-392-1311
president@ufl.edu
Website: http://www.ufl.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)

Green light: Student Conduct Code: Scope and Violations 12-13

Verbal or written threats, coercion or any other conduct that by design, intent or recklessness places another individual in reasonable fear of physical harm through words or actions directed at that person, or creates a hostile environment in which others are unable reasonably to conduct or participate in work, education, research, living, or other activities, including but not limited to stalking, cyber-stalking, and racial harassment.
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Green light: Student Conduct Code: Scope and Violations 12-13

Sexual Harassment. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, and/or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: ... Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment or academic environment.
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Green light: Student Guide: Policies Pertaining Primarily to Individuals- Racial Harassment 12-13

The University of Florida strives to foster an environment where students treat others with respect and human dignity. Any behavior that rises to the level of harassment of another person, related to the race of that person or otherwise, will not be tolerated and is a violation of the University's Code of Student Conduct.
View full policy (PDF, 366 KB).

Yellow light: Division of Student Affairs: Sexual Harassment FAQ 12-13

What are some examples of behavior that could lead to a claim of sexual harassment? * Sending or showing sexually graphic photos
* Making sexually graphic and/or offensive comments about a person’s body or other sexually graphic comments
* Making or broadcasting sexually graphic sounds ....
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Free Speech Zones

Green light: University Regulations: Campus Demonstrations 12-13

Demonstrations may be held anywhere on the campus, so long as they do not disrupt
the normal operation of the University or infringe on the rights of other members of the
University community, except that no demonstrations are permitted inside University buildings.
View full policy (PDF, 83 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Green light: Acceptable Use of Computing Resources Policy 12-13 View full policy (PDF, 167 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Student Conduct Code- Philosophy and Definitions 12-13

As an educational institution, the University recognizes that the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, and the development of individuals require the free exchange of ideas on any subject whether or not controversial, self-expression, and the challenging of beliefs and customs.
View full policy (PDF, 169 KB).

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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in November 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.