Red Light School

California State University - Fullerton

A red light university has at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech. Read more here.

Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Ninth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Mildred Garcia
California State University - Fullerton
P.O. Box 34080
800 N. State College
Fullerton, CA 92834-9480
714-278-3456
Website: http://www.fullerton.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 Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy 12-13

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 interfering with a student's academic performance, creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive or otherwise adverse learning environment, or adversely affecting any student's access to campus programs, services and benefits.
View full policy (PDF, 226 KB).

Green light: Executive Order 1074: Systemwide Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Against Students 12-13

Harassment means unwelcome conduct engaged in because of a Protected Status that
is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that its effect, whether or not intended,
could be considered by a reasonable person in the shoes of the Student, and is in fact
considered by the Student, as limiting the Student’s ability to participate in or benefit
from the services, activities or opportunities offered by the University.
Sexual Harassment, as defined in California Education Code 212.5, consists of
both non-sexual conduct based on sex or sex-stereotyping and conduct that is
sexual in nature, and includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature where: ... The conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that its effect,
whether or not intended, could be considered by a reasonable person in the
shoes of the Student, and is in fact considered by the Student, as limiting the
Student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or
opportunities offered by the University.
View full policy (PDF, 482 KB).

Yellow light: Executive Order 1072: Implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Related Sexual Harassment/Violence Legislation for CSU Students 12-13

Sexual harassment also
includes gender-based harassment, which may include acts of verbal, non-verbal
or physical aggression, intimidation or hostility based on sex or sex-stereotyping,
even if those acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature.
View full policy (PDF, 256 KB).

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

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Nondiscrimination Policy 12-13

California State University, Fullerton: ... Asserts that tolerance for diversity shall be the norm for behavior on the part of all who are present on the campus ....
While cherishing and protecting freedoms of speech and expression that are the very basis of the higher educational enterprise, the university will:

Discourage instances of intolerance, discrimination, or harassment not subject to sanctions under sections 2-5 below. Workshops, seminars, or other learning opportunities focused on the nature of bigotry and prejudice may be appropriate responses to such behaviors.
View full policy (PDF, 134 KB).

Yellow light: Student Handbook: University Student Discipline 12-13

Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and to contribute positively to student and university life.
View full policy (PDF, 167 KB).

Free Speech Zones

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Public Meetings, Performances and Rallies 12-13

Space for any meeting, rally or other public event held in an exterior location must be scheduled through the Dean of Students Office or, in the case of physical education, athletics and recreation facilities, through the campus Sports Complex and in accordance with policies and procedures governing use of those facilities.
View full policy (PDF, 137 KB).

Posting Policies

Yellow light: Guidelines for the Posting of Printed Materials Flyers & Posters 12-13

Every flyer posted must be approved by the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC).
View full policy (PDF, 342 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Yellow light: Student Handbook: University Student Discipline 12-13

Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or intimidating
and abusive messages.
View full policy (PDF, 167 KB).

Red light: Student Life Resource Manual: Student Organization E-mail Accounts 12-13

The University's Internet/e-mail resources may not be used for: ... downloading, accessing, creating, displaying, transmitting and storing: obscene, profane, abusive, defamatory, derogatory, threatening, or sexually explicit language or graphic representation; statements or graphic representations that may be construed as discriminatory or offensive by reference to race,
national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other legally protected criteria ....
View full policy (PDF, 128 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Student Handbook: Student Rights and Responsibilities 12-13

Students have the right of freedom of speech and assembly.
Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the intellectual growth of their members, and the general well-being of society. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of these goals.
Every aspect of the educational process should promote the free expression of ideas.
View full policy (PDF, 116 KB).

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