University of Houston
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: | Fifth Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Renu Khator University of Houston Office of the President 212 E. Cullen Building Houston, TX 77204 713-743-8820 |
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| Website: | http://www.uh.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 Code of Conduct- Mental or Bodily Harm 12-13
Sexual Misconduct Policy (Interim) 12-13
physical behavior of a sexual nature, directed at someone, or against a particular
group, because of that person’s or group’s sex, or based on gender stereotypes,
when that behavior is unwelcome, severe or pervasive, and where it meets either
of the following criteria: ... The behavior has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with
another’s work or educational performance by creating an intimidating or
hostile environment for employment, education, on-campus living or
participation in a University-affiliated activity. Examples of this type of
sexual harassment can include, but is not limited to:
1) Persistent unwelcome efforts to develop a romantic or sexual
relationship;
2) Unwelcome commentary about an individual’s body or sexual
activities;
3) Unwanted sexual attention;
4) Repeatedly engaging in sexually-oriented conversations,
comments or horseplay, including the use of language or the telling
of jokes or anecdotes of a sexual nature in the workplace, office or
classroom, even if such conduct is not objected to by those present;
or
5) Gratuitous use of sexually-oriented materials not directly related to
the subject matter of a class, course or meeting even if not objected
to by those present.
Discrimination and Harassment Policy (Interim) 12-13
membership in a Protected Class to unlawful severe and pervasive treatment that
constitutes:
* Humiliating, abusive or threatening conduct or behavior that denigrates or
shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group;
* An intimidating, hostile or abusive learning, living or working
environment or an environment that alters the conditions of learning,
living or working; or
* An unreasonable interference with an individual’s academic or work
performance.
epithets or slurs, negative stereotyping, threatening, intimidating or hostile acts,
denigrating jokes and display or circulation (including through e-mail) of written
or graphic material in the learning, living or working environment.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Freedom of Expression Policy 12-13
Free Speech Zones
Freedom of Expression Policy 12-13
activities. These areas are indicated on the campus map titled "Areas for Organized
Expressive Activities on Campus" (Addendum A). Thirteen areas do not require a
reservation for use while the remaining six areas require advance reservation.
wish to engage in an expressive activity (including literature distribution) that is not an
official University activity, and does not meet this policy's definition of an organized
expressive activity (i.e., where an expressive activity is designed to attract an audience of
less than 25 people), may engage in such expressive activity in the University's common
areas (e.g., University parks and sidewalks) without prior registration or approval.
Posting Policies
Student Handbook: Decorations 12-13
Internet Usage Policies
Appropriate Use of Computing Resources: Harassment 12-13
Intentionally using the computer to annoy, harass, terrify, intimidate, threaten, offend or bother another person by conveying obscene language, pictures, or other materials or threats of bodily harm to the recipient or the recipient's immediate family....
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Freedom of Expression Policy 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.
