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Hampton University

Public or Private: Private
Federal Circuit: Fourth Circuit
Head of Institution: President William R Harvey
Hampton University
100 East Queen Street
Hampton, VA 23668
757-727-5000
Website: http://www.hamptonu.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: Code of Conduct 09-10

Each member of the Hampton Family will respect one another and visitors as if they were guests in one's home. Therefore, to accost, cajole, or proselytize students, faculty or staff, parents or others, to engage in gender and sexual harassment, use vile, obscene or abusive language or exhibit lewd behavior ... is strictly prohibited and is in direct violation of the Hampton University Code, on or off campus.
View full policy (PDF, 162 KB).

Other Speech Codes

Yellow light: Dress Code 09-10

Examples of inappropriate dress and/or
appearance include but are not limited to:
...
6. Clothing with derogatory, offensive and/or lewd messages either in words or pictures.
View full policy (PDF, 144 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Code of Conduct 09-10

[I]t is understood that intellectual stimulation is nurtured through the sharing of ideas. Therefore, the University will maintain an open and caring environment.
View full policy (PDF, 162 KB).

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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in October 2009. 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.