North Carolina A&T State University

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Fourth Circuit
Head of Institution: Chancellor Harold S Martin
North Carolina A&T State University
Office of the Chancellor
1601 East Market Street
Dowdy Administration Building
Greensboro, NC 27411
336-334-7500
Website: http://www.ncat.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: Misconduct Prohibited by the University 11-12

Engaging in harassment leading to a hostile environment which includes conduct meeting the
following criteria: directed towards a particular person or persons; based upon the person’s
race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed,
disability, or veteran status; unwelcome; severe or pervasive ; objectively offensive; and so
unreasonably interferes with the targeted persons’ employment, academic pursuits, or
participation in University-sponsored activities as to effectively deny equal access to the
university’s resources and opportunities.
View full policy (PDF, 1990 KB).

Student Handbook: Misconduct Prohibited by the University 11-12

Hazing, harassment, and/or intimidation - defined as the intentional commission of an act, by
an individual or a group, of physically abusing or harassing another person or creating a
situation which produces physical hurt or discomfort, severe emotional distress,
embarrassment, or ridicule.
View full policy (PDF, 1990 KB).

Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy 11-12

Sexual harassment is defined as deliberate, unsolicited and unwelcome verbal, non-verbal
and/or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a
sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: ... Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s
work performance, academic activities or student experience or of creating an
intimidating, hostile or offensive working, academic or student life environment.
View full policy (PDF, 2185 KB).

Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)

Student Handbook: Student Rights and Responsibilities 11-12

Students have the responsibility to: ... Conduct themselves with civility (respect and courtesy) toward all others at all times.
View full policy (PDF, 1219 KB).

Posting Policies

Student Handbook: Distribution of Pamphlets, Written Materials and Posting Notices 11-12

In order to insure timeliness of information and the appropriateness, all groups must clear
with the Office of Student Development any materials to be distributed within the University
community.
View full policy (PDF, 1001 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Student Handbook: Disruptive Conduct Policy 11-12

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has long honored the right of free
discussion and expression, peaceful picketing and demonstrations, the right to petition and
peaceable assembly. Without question these rights are a part of the fabric of this institution and
they must remain secure.
View full policy (PDF, 1140 KB).

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