Vanderbilt University
A red light university has at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech. Read more here.
| Public or Private: | Private | |
| Federal Circuit: | Sixth Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | Chancellor Nicholas S Zeppos Vanderbilt University 211 Kirkland Hall 2201 West End Ave Nashville, TN 37240 615-322-1813 chancellor@vanderbilt.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.vanderbilt.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: Student Conduct- Threat, Harassment, Stalking, or Intimidation 11-12
Student Handbook: Student Conduct- Sexual Misconduct Including Harassment 11-12
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Disability Services: Sexual Harassment Brochure 11-12
Sexist remarks and behavior that are not intended to lead to
sexual activity. Remarks or jokes that denigrate because of
gender fall into this category.
Seductive Behavior
Inappropriate or offensive behavior that is not necessarily
threatening, but usually produces feelings of discomfort in
the person toward whom it is directed. Unwelcome flirting or
touching fall into this category ....
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Student Conduct- Violation of University Policy 11-12
Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience (Learn More)
Office of the Dean of Students: Community Creed 11-12
Free Speech Zones
Student Organization Manual: Scheduling Meetings and Planning Events 11-12
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Faculty Manual: Academic Freedom and Responsibility 11-12
the search for truth. ... The University is also part of the civic community in which it
exists. Its members, both faculty and students, are entitled to exercise
the rights of citizens and are subject to the responsibilities of citizens.
Student Handbook: Students at Vanderbilt- A Statement of Principles 11-12
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in January 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.

