Yellow Light School

Angelo State University

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Fifth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Brian J Ray
Angelo State University
President's Office
2601 W. Avenue N
San Angelo, TX 76909
325-942-2073
president@angelo.edu
Website: http://www.angelo.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: Code of Student Conduct 12-13

Conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of self or others,
including, but not limited to, acts such as physical assault, physical abuse,
verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, and/or coercion.
View full policy (PDF, 233 KB).

Green light: Student Handbook: Anti-Discrimination Policy 12-13

Discriminatory harassment is verbal or physical conduct based on a student’s
sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic
information, or other protected categories, classes, or characteristics and is so
severe, persistent, or pervasive it adversely affects the victim’s education or
creates an intimidating, hostile, abusive or offensive educational environment
which interferes with the victim’s ability to realize the intended benefits of the
university’s resources and opportunities.
View full policy (PDF, 82 KB).

Green light: Student Handbook: Anti-Discrimination Policy 12-13

Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature that are unwelcome and expressly or implicitly imposes
conditions upon, threatens, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning
environment of such a severe and pervasive nature as to interfere with an individual’s (i) academic pursuits, (ii) university employment, (iii) participation in
activities sponsored by the university or organizations related to the university, or
(iv) opportunities to benefit from other aspects of university life.
View full policy (PDF, 82 KB).

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

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Freedom of Expression Activities 12-13

Students engaged in freedom of expression activities may be subject to disciplinary action under the Code of Student Conduct for the following actions: ... Activities that include the use of obscenities, libelous statements, or fighting words, as defined by law.
View full policy (PDF, 145 KB).

Posting Policies

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Distribution Policy 12-13

No materials that include "fighting words" expressions, obscenities, vulgarities, libel,
slander, expressions that are an incitement to imminent lawlessness, or
impermissible solicitation can be distributed.
View full policy (PDF, 47 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Student Handbook: Freedom of Expression Activities 12-13

The open exchange of information, opinions, and ideas between students is an essential element of the campus educational experience. These regulations are intended to protect the interests of all students as well as other members of the Angelo State University community. These regulations presume that students are generally free to engage in freedom of expression activities in those outdoor areas of the campus that are common and accessible to all students, such as park-like areas and sidewalks, without the need of prior approval of the University.
View full policy (PDF, 145 KB).

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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.