Old Dominion University
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Fourth Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President John Broderick Old Dominion University Old Dominion University Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23529 757--68-3-30 president@odu.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.odu.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)
University Policies: General Harassment Policy 12-13
person, under similar circumstances as the complainant, would be adversely affected to a
degree that interferes with his or her ability to participate in or to realize the intended benefits
of an institutional activity, employment, or resource.��� ��� Examples of harassment include, but are
not limited to, behavior that is derogatory, hostile, intimidating, threatening, bullying,
humiliating or violent, although not necessarily illegal, and that does not necessarily refer to a
legally protected status or environment.
University Policies: Sexual Harassment Policy 12-13
by a member of the University community when: ... such conduct has
the purpose or effect of interfering with such person's work or academic performance or participation in extracurricular activities by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
working or educational environment.
considered sexual harassment, including, but not limited to:
a. Comments of a sexual nature including sexually explicit statements, questions, jokes or
anecdotes;
b. Remarks of a sexual nature about a person's body or clothing, whistling in a suggestive
manner, obscene gestures;
c. Uninvited physical contact or touching such as pinching or intentional brushing against the
body; and
d. Solicitation of sexual favors through implicit or explicit promises of workplace or academic
rewards or threats of punishment.
Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience (Learn More)
Student Handbook - Monarch Creed
AS A MEMBER OF THE OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, I WILL
[...]
Nurture a climate of care, concern, and civility for others;
I will contribute to a campus atmosphere characterized by friendliness, welcoming attitudes,
cooperation, equity, and appreciation for others.
[...]
AS A MEMBER OF THE OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, I WILL
[...]
Heighten my awareness of individual and cultural differences and similarities.
Aware that our strength is our diversity [and that each individual is endowed with unique gifts], I choose to be attuned to the strength of each individual. I will seek new ways to learn about others, to challenge stereotypes, to recognize the human similarities that bond us together as people, and to respect and value the differences instead of criticizing them.
Free Speech Zones
Student Organization Handbook: Outdoor Space Guidelines 12-13
for holding various types of events. ... Outdoor Space Reservation Forms should be submitted to Event Scheduling (OSAL), no less than
ten (10) days prior to the scheduled event
Posting Policies
Student Organization Handbook: Publicizing Events 12-13
respectful of the diverse beliefs, opinions and attitudes that exist in an institution of higher learning.
Internet Usage Policies
Code of Student Conduct: Online Misconduct 12-13
system for behavior occurring online, such as harassment delivered by email, or acts of bullying
or discrimination posted in video form or on gossip sites accessed through University computing
resources.Ã� Ã�ÂÂ
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Board of Visitors Policies: Freedom of Expression 12-13
of free assembly.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in October 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.
