University of New Hampshire
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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.
Policies on Diversity and Multiculturalism (Learn More)
No policies found.
Student Rights, Rules and Responsibilities: Policy on Harassment and Sexual Harassment 08-09
The relevant body of law stipulates
that any behavior may be considered
to be harassing when: [...] such behavior
unjustly, substantially, unreasonably and/or
consistently interferes with an individual’s
work or academic performance or creates an
intimidating environment.
In determining whether discriminatory
harassment exists, the University will evaluate
the evidence from the standpoint of a
reasonable person’s reaction and perspective
under the circumstances presented.
[T]he following are examples of
behaviors that may be judged to be harassing:
repeatedly directing racial epithets at an
individual; hanging a noose in an African-
American’s work place or dormitory; painting
a Nazi swastika on the door of a Jewish
individual; repeatedly sending unwelcome,
sexually-explicit e-mail messages; taunting a
person about his or her sexual orientation,
disability, or religion; making unwelcome
sexual propositions; repeatedly telling
derogatory gender-based or ethnic-based
jokes; displaying sexually suggestive objects
or pictures in the workplace except as those
items may be part of legitimate pedagogical
pursuits; giving unwelcome hugs or repeatedly
brushing or touching others.
No policies found.
No policies found.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Student Rights, Rules and Responsibilities: Room and Board Agreement- Civility 08-09
Students are expected to
be civil and respectful in all relationships
and respect the dignity, value
and worth of all persons. It is not
acceptable to physically, mentally,
psychologically or sexually abuse
any member of this community, or
participate in or condone any form
of bigotry, harassment, intimidation
or threat, whether verbal or written.
No policies found.
No policies found.
Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Student Rights, Rules and Responsibilities: Policy on Harassment and Sexual Harassment 08-09
The University is committed as well to
the free and open exchange of ideas, active
discourse, and critical debate so necessary to
a university. Accordingly, all members of the
University of New Hampshire community
have the right to hold and vigorously defend
and promote their opinions. The exercise
of this right may result in members of the
community being exposed to ideas that they
considered unorthodox, controversial, or
even repugnant.
It is the policy of the University of New
Hampshire to uphold the constitutional
rights of all members of the university community [....]
Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology Resources 08-09
The following categories of use are inappropriate and prohibited:
[...]
discriminatory harassment, display of offensive or sexual material in the workplace, and repeated unwelcome contacts with another.
Student Rights, Rules and Responsibilities: Room and Board Agreement- Common Area Use 08-09
Students are
prohibited from displaying material
in common areas that interfere with
the educational mission of the University,
including, but not limited to,
materials that are pornographic or
depict sexual conduct and have not
been approved by the residence hall
staff. Also prohibited, information
that advertises or promotes drugs or
alcohol, postings that use profane or
vulgar language and information that
is harassing or threatening to others.
Student Rights, Rules and Responsibilities: Room and Board Agreement- Lewd and Indecent Behavior 08-09
Conduct
and behavior which is considered
lewd or indecent, including but
not limited to [...] voice
or written messages to others which
are considered lewd or indecent by
the receiver.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in January 2009. 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.
Below, FIRE has excerpted policies affecting freedom of association and materials related to mandatory student orientations. Please note that the materials below this line do not affect a college or university's Speech Code Rating.
Mandatory Student Orientation Materials
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Student Fee Policies Affecting Freedom of Association
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Other Policies Restricting Freedom of Association
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