California State University - San Bernardino
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Ninth Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Tomas D Morales California State University - San Bernardino President's Office 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino, CA 92407 |
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| Website: | http://www.csusb.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)
Systemwide Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Against Students and Systemwide Procedure for Handling Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Complaints by Students 12-13
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.
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:
a. Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the Student is explicitly or
implicitly used as the basis for any decision affecting the Student's academic
status or progress, or access to benefits and services, honors, programs, or
activities available at or through the University; or
b. 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.
Office of Housing and Residential Life Policies and Procedures: Disorderly Conduct 11-12
materially disrupts the normal operations of the residential community, or infringes on the rights of members
of the University community are not permitted including:
A. Overt actions such as verbal attacks and physical assaults on students, University staff and/or their
property.
B. Physical or written defacement or destruction of residential property, including postings and posters.
C. Behaviors whether through conduct or expression which are not civil or respectful and which breach the
peace within or around the residence halls or at any residence-hall related functions.
Free Speech Zones
Policy on Speech and Advocacy 12-13
A. The patio area of the Commons Building
B. The grassy knoll (Coyote Corral) between the Lower Commons Plaza and the campus service road by Serrano Village
C. Library Lawn
1. Clubs and organizations will be allowed to use the library lawn on Wednesdays and Thursdays between the permitted amplification hours (11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM)
D. Grass area west (Wilson Park) of the Student Recreation and Fitness Center
Posting Policies
Office of Housing and Residential Life Policies and Procedures: Posting 11-12
public area or a place where they can be viewed from a public area (e.g. external unit door, balcony, in a
visible place from windows, etc.)
Internet Usage Policies
Acceptable Use Policy for Electronic Communications 12-13
Student Code of Conduct 12-13
Other Speech Codes
Facilities Use Policy 12-13
which are consistent with the goals, mission and current priorities of the university.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Policy on Speech and Advocacy 12-13
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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.
