Yeshiva University
When a private university states clearly that it holds a certain set of values above a commitment to freedom of speech, FIRE does not rate that university.
| Public or Private: | Private | |
| Federal Circuit: | Second Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Richard M Joel Yeshiva University Office of the Presdent 1200 Belfer Hall 500 West 185th Street New York, NY 10003-4391 212-960-5300 rjoel@yu.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.yu.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 Bill of Rights and Responsibilities 12-13
and without unreasonable concerns for personal safety. Behavior which is
intimidating, threatening, or hostile to individuals or groups is therefore
regarded as a serious offense. Abusive or harassing behavior, verbal or
physical, which demeans, threatens, or injures another is subject to
University Disciplinary Action.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities: Student Discipline Procedures 12-13
are dishonest, immoral, or unlawful; that cause damage to property or harm
to oneself or to others; or that bring discredit or shame upon the institution.
Internet Usage Policies
Student Technology Resources Use Handbook: Social Medial Policy 12-13
refrain from posting statements that are false, misleading, obscene, defamatory, libelous,
tortious, degrading, threatening, harassing, hateful, insulting, inflammatory, offensive, unlawful,
fraudulent, discriminatory, or invasive of the privacy of others.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities 12-13
orderly and respectful manner inside and outside the classroom.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 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.
