Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Seventh Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | Chancellor Rita Cheng Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL 62901-6899 618-453-2341 |
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| Website: | http://www.siuc.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 Conduct Code: Harassment 12-13
Harassment is knowing conduct that is not necessary to accomplish a legitimate purpose, would cause a reasonable person emotional distress, and does cause another person distress. It results from intentional acts that cause someone to be worried, anxious or uncomfortable and need not involved any overt act of violence. Information obtained with the consent of an individual which is subsequently disclosed without consent of the same individual shall constitute harassment in violation of this code if such disclosure results in the humiliation or ridicule of the same individual. Intentional obstruction or substantial interference with any person’s right to attend or participate in any university function also constitutes harassment.
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Policies of the Board of Trustees of SIU: Policy on Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment 12-13
Discriminatory harassment includes, but is not limited to, conduct (oral, written, graphics or physical) directed against any person or group of persons because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran's status that has the purpose of or reasonably foreseeable effect of creating an offensive, demeaning, intimidating or hostile environment for that person or group of persons. Such conduct includes but is not limited to objectionable epithets demeaning depictions or treatment and threatened or actual abuse or harm.
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Policy on Sexual Harassment 12-13
Sexual Harassment in higher education means any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or any conduct of a sexual nature, when: ... * Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with a student’s academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic environment (this is a type of hostile environment sexual harassment).
Examples of behavior that may be considered sexual harassment include, but are not limited to: ... Severe or persistent unwelcome verbal, physical or other expressive conduct that is offensive or humiliating in a sexual way. Such conduct may include comments of a sexual nature and/or sexually explicit statements, questions, jokes, anecdotes, gestures, or facial expressions that would offend or humiliate a reasonable person in the circumstances of the individual experiencing this conduct. Conduct need not be in person but can be any form of communication including but not limited to written, telephone, or electronic communication such as electronic mail and/or comments sent via the internet. ... Any unwanted, inappropriate behavior that is targeted to a person or person(s) because of their gender or sexual orientation, for example repeatedly telling women (or men) that they are not capable of doing a certain kind of work.
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Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience (Learn More)
Student Conduct Code: The Saluki Creed 12-13
Choosing to join the community obligates each member to a code of civilized behavior.
As members of our University community, we commit ourselves to the ideals of SIUC and express our commitment through the following creed: ... I will discourage bigotry and celebrate diversity by striving to learn from differences in people’s ideas, and opinions. I will embrace the ideals of freedom of civilized expression, intellectual inquiry, and respect for others.
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As members of our University community, we commit ourselves to the ideals of SIUC and express our commitment through the following creed: ... I will discourage bigotry and celebrate diversity by striving to learn from differences in people’s ideas, and opinions. I will embrace the ideals of freedom of civilized expression, intellectual inquiry, and respect for others.
Free Speech Zones
Demonstrations: Regulations and Procedures 12-13
Area A: The Free Forum Area, located south of Anthony Hall, north of McAndrew Stadium, between Parking Lot 10B on the east and the Parking Garage Lot 112 on the west, has been designated as a public forum for free expression. Any member of the public or the University community may use this area for free expression on a first-come, first-serve basis, provided that the area has not been reserved. Members of the public and University community who wish to reserve this area may do so by contacting the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs 24 hours in advance. Commercial activities associated with the event require advance approval from the Student Center Scheduling Office. Amplified sound is permitted if used so as not to interfere with classes, events, ceremonies, or operations of the University.
Area B: The lawn located north of Morris Library and south and west of Parking Lot 6 has been designated as a public forum for noncommercial free expression. Any member of the public or the University community may use this area for free expression on a first-come, first-serve basis, provided that the area has not been reserved. Members of the public and University community who wish to reserve this area may do so by contacting the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs 24 hours in advance. Amplified sound is not permitted.
Area B: The lawn located north of Morris Library and south and west of Parking Lot 6 has been designated as a public forum for noncommercial free expression. Any member of the public or the University community may use this area for free expression on a first-come, first-serve basis, provided that the area has not been reserved. Members of the public and University community who wish to reserve this area may do so by contacting the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs 24 hours in advance. Amplified sound is not permitted.
Events Outside of Designated Public Forum Areas
Individuals, organizations, and groups of persons seeking to engage in noncommercial free expression on property owned and/or controlled by the University may do so in accordance with the Standards of Respect and Civility in the University Learning Community, as noted above.
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Individuals, organizations, and groups of persons seeking to engage in noncommercial free expression on property owned and/or controlled by the University may do so in accordance with the Standards of Respect and Civility in the University Learning Community, as noted above.
Internet Usage Policies
Acceptable Use Policy 12-13
The SIUC data facilities may be used only for lawful purposes. Transmission, distribution or storage of any material in violation of any applicable law or regulation coming to or from any unauthorized network or system is prohibited. Illegal use may include without limitation: material protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property rights, material used without proper authorization, government and military data protected by law or applicable national security policies and concerns, SIUC data protected by public policy, material that in SIUC's sole discretion is obscene or defamatory or constitutes an illegal threat, material that violates export control laws or any other laws or applicable regulations. Any violation of the above which compromises the integrity of the SIUC; data facilities, network, services or resources connected to the SIUC network is strictly prohibited.
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Other Speech Codes
Student-Operated Media 12-13
As a guiding principle for general content, such student-operated media shall strive to maintain relevance to SIUC, its purposes and goals as a university, and the customs, attitudes, and goals of the student body, student staff, and faculty/staff.
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Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Conduct Code: Student Rights and Responsibilities 12-13
A student has the right to participate in a free exchange of ideas, and there shall be no University policy that in any way abridges the rights of free inquiry, expression, assembly, and procedural due process.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in August 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.
