Yellow Light School

Rogers State University

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Tenth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Larry Rice
Rogers State University
1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd.
Claremore, OK 74017
800-256-7511
Website: http://www.rsu.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)

Yellow light: Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct: Student Code of Conduct 12-13

Violations of local, state, or federal laws including: ... hazing or any
action taken or situation created which is intended to produce mental or physical discomfort,
embarrassment, harassment, ridicule, or suffering ....
View full policy (PDF, 174 KB).

Yellow light: Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct: Sexual Harassment Policy 12-13

Sexual harassment shall be defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature in the following context: ... when such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work
or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic
environment.
Conduct prohibited by this policy may include, but is not limited to:

.1 unwelcome sexual flirtation; advances or propositions for sexual activity;

.2 continued or repeated verbal abuse of a sexual nature, such as suggestive comments and sexually explicit jokes;

.3 sexually degrading language to describe an individual;

.4 remarks of a sexual nature to describe a person's body or clothing

.5 display of sexually demeaning objects and pictures ....
View full policy (PDF, 177 KB).

Free Speech Zones

Yellow light: Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct: Campus Expression 12-13

In order to protect the rights of all concerned individuals, any students or student organizations wanting to hold a peaceful protest must register with the Office of Student Affairs by filling out a "Campus Expression Form" at least three (3) days prior to the event. A meeting will be arranged with the event organizers, Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Campus Police to facilitate the event. Under special circumstances exceptions to the three-day regulation may be granted by the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee.
View full policy (PDF, 261 KB).

Other Speech Codes

Yellow light: Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct: Publications 12-13

Prior to dissemination, publications by students or student organizations shall register with the Vice
President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee the name of the publication, its
place of publication, name(s) of its principal agent(s) and, if sold, the price per issue or other rate
established; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to publications containing the above
information in each issue for the purpose of recording.
View full policy (PDF, 261 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct: Student Rights and Responsibilities 12-13

A student has the right to establish and/or disseminate publications free from any censorship or other
official action controlling editorial policy on content.
Students of Rogers State University are guaranteed certain rights by the Constitutions of the United
States and the State of Oklahoma. Those documents are controlling and any questions of student rights
must be decided on the language contained in those documents.
View full policy (PDF, 88 KB).

Green light policy: Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct: Computer Use Policy 12-13

Freedom of expression and an open environment to pursue scholarly inquiry and for sharing of
information are encouraged, supported, and protected at Rogers State University. These values lie at the
core of our academic community. Censorship is not compatible with the tradition and goals of the
University.
View full policy (PDF, 129 KB).

Our Goals

To promote an atmosphere of academic freedom and tolerance of diverse views for members of the University community.

To promote and encourage student, community, faculty and staff interaction in a positive academic climate.

To provide university-wide student services, activities, and resources which complement academic programs.

To create opportunities for cultural, intellectual, and personal enrichment for the students and the residents in surrounding communities.

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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in January 2013. 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.