Utah State 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: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Tenth Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Stan Albrecht Utah State University MAIN 116 Logan, UT 84322 435-797-1157 president@cc.usu.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.usu.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)
The Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University: University Standards of Student Conduct 12-13
repeated verbal abuse of a sexual nature; (2) repeated offensive sexual flirtations,
advances, propositions; (3) graphic verbal commentaries about an individual's body;
(4) sexually degrading words used to describe an individual; and (5) sexual
assault/violence.
Number 339, Utah State University Policy Manual, as unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, when: ... such conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's work or academic
performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or learning
environment.
The Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University: University Standards of Student Conduct 12-13
including but not limited to verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, stalking, sexual violence,
arson, and murder.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity: Forms Sexual Harassment Comes In 12-13
VERBAL
-Whistling or making cat calls at someone
-Making sexual comments about a person's clothing or body
-Telling sexual jokes or stories
-Asking personal questions about sexual life, fantasies, preferences or history
-Repeatedly "asking out" a person who is not interested
-Turning work discussions to sexual topics
-Referring to an adult woman or man as a hunk, doll, babe or honey
-Telling lies or spreading rumors about a person's personal sex life
NON-VERBAL
-Paying unwanted attention to someone (i.e., staring, following, blocking a person's path)
-Displaying sexually suggestive visuals
-Making facial expressions such as winking, throwing kisses, or licking
-Giving personal gifts or a sexual nature
-Making sexual gestures with hands or through body movements
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
The Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University: Responsibilities of Students 12-13
staff members, and other students shall be conducted with courtesy, civility, decency, and a concern
for personal dignity.
Housing Handbook: Community Living Declarations- Residential Support Principle 12-13
responsible behaviors compatible with the educational environment. As such, Housing and Residence Life declares its support of and adherence to
the following principles. ... A member of the Utah State University Housing community supports, practices, and respects:
1. Personal and academic integrity through elimination of deceit, plagiarism, lying, and disloyalty.
2. Dignity of all persons, by not demeaning, teasing, ridiculing, or insulting individuals or groups.
3. Rights and property of others, by demonstrating concern for them and asking first before borrowing or using items and property.
4. Discouraging bigotry, by striving to learn from and accept the inherent differences in people, ideas, and opinions which contribute to an academic
community.
5. Keeping the living environment clean and attractive, knowing that such an environment is essential to positive physical, mental, and academic
health.
6. Refraining from and discouraging all behaviors which threaten the freedom and respect all residents deserve, by challenging friends and neighbors
within the housing community to abide by these fundamental expectations and personally confronting those who do violate them in an appropriate
manner.
Free Speech Zones
The Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University: Demonstrations and Distribution of Literature 12-13
Breach the peace.
Physically obstruct pedestrian traffic.
Physically obstruct vehicular traffic.
Interfere with classes or other scheduled meetings.
Damage University property.
Discard banners, placards, picket signs, leaflets, pamphlets, handbills, or other literature or materials in a manner which litters University property.
Permanently occupy land areas or permanently locate signs and posters.
Erect structures, shelters, or camps.
Sleep overnight on University property.
Threaten or endanger the health or safety of any person.
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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.
