Hamilton College

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: Private
Federal Circuit: Second Circuit
Head of Institution: President Joan H Stewart
Hamilton College
Office of the President
198 College Hill Road
Clinton, NY 13323
315-859-4105
jstewart@hamilton.edu
Website: http://www.hamilton.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: Code of Student Conduct- Prohibited Conduct 10-11

Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or other conduct that recklessly or intentionally threatens or endangers the mental or physical health and safety of any person.
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Student Handbook: Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy 10-11

Hamilton College defines sexual harassment as unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working, educational, or living environment. A form of sexual harassment exists when submission to or rejection of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature results in adverse educational or employment action, or the threat of such adverse action, or when submission is made a condition of educational or employment advancement.
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Student Handbook: Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy 10-11

Hamilton College defines harassment as verbal or physical conduct based on a person's race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, age, sexual and affectional orientation/associations, or mental/physical disabilities that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, persistent or patently offensive that it has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with that person's work or academic performance, or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working, educational, or living environment, from both a subjective (the complainant's) and an objective (any reasonable person's) viewpoint.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)

Housing Guide for New Students and Parents: Building Community at Hamilton College 10-11

We promote an environment that is free from harassment, where differences are celebrated,
and independent opinions are supported and respected. However, when these opinions threaten others, we will act swiftly to ensure the safety and well being of the community.
View full policy (PDF, 79 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Student Handbook: Information Technology Resources 10-11

College policy prohibits certain types of e-mail. These include mail that may be perceived as harassment, political campaigning, or commercial solicitation. Chain mail is also prohibited.
View full policy (PDF, 104 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Student Handbook: Code of Student Conduct- Guiding Principles 10-11

The right to express opinions may not be abridged, provided that public safety and the rights of individuals are not compromised. The College protects and encourages controversy and dissent.
View full policy (PDF, 77 KB).

Student Handbook: Freedom of Expression/Maintenance of Public Order at Hamilton College 10-11

Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of those goals to which Hamilton College is dedicated.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in April 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.