Troy University
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Eleventh Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr. Troy University Office of the Chancellor 216 Adams Administration Building Troy, AL 36082 334-670-3200 jhawkins@troy.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.troy.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: Troy University Policy on Harassment and Discrimination 12-13
taunting, innuendo, display of offensive materials, threats, imposition of academic penalties, hazing, stalking, shunning or exclusion
related to the discriminatory or harassment grounds
comments or conduct consisting of words or actions that are unwelcome or offensive to a person in relation to sex, race, age, religion, national origin, color, marital status pregnancy, or disability
or veteran’s status.
Student Handbook: Troy University Policy on Harassment and Discrimination 12-13
sexual favors, and any other verbal, graphic, or physical conduct. If these events are of sexual
nature it constitutes sexual harassment when submission to, or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly, affects an individual’s employment or educational experience, unreasonably
interferes with an individual’s work performance or academic performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment.
including but not limited to the following: ...
3. Continued or repeated sexual jokes, kidding, teasing,
epithets, flirtation, advances, or propositions.
4. Derogatory or demeaning comments about gender,
whether sexual or not.
5. Harassment consistently targeted at only one sex, even if
the content of the verbal abuse is not sexual.
6. Verbal abuse of a sexual nature.
7. Graphic verbal commentary about an individual's body,
clothing, sexual process, or sexual deficiencies.
8. Sexually degrading or vulgar words to describe an individual.
9. Leering, whistling, touching, pinching, brushing the
body, assault, coerced sexual acts, or suggestive, insulting,
or obscene comments or gestures.
10. The display in the workplace or an academic environment
of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, posters or
cartoons.
11. Introduction or utilization of inappropriate sexual material
in an academic setting.
12. Name calling, relating stories, gossip, comments, or
jokes that may be derogatory toward a particular sex.
13. The display of sexually suggestive graffiti.
14. Asking questions about sexual conduct or sexual orientation
or performances.
15. Offensive, repeated requests for dates, even if made after
work.
16. Continued advances of a sexual nature which are rejected,
even after the parties break off a consensual relationship.
Student Handbook: Housing and Residence Life- Harassment 12-13
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Standards of Conduct 12-13
suspension and expulsion, and is deemed in violation of the "STANDARDS OF
CONDUCT," for the commission of or the attempt to commit any of the following
offenses: ... Lewd, indecent, obscene behavior or expression.
Free Speech Zones
Student Handbook: Speech and Demonstration Policies 12-13
In order to maintain safety, security and order, and to ensure the orderly scheduling of campus facilities, and to preclude conflicts with academic and curricular activities, Troy University reserves the
right to limit such activities regarding time, place, and manner of such activities. The specific location for these activities shall be determined by the Student Services Office on each campus. Please consult the specific section for the campus in question. In general, the amphitheater adjacent to the Trojan
Center maybe used for such events on the Troy campus.
Posting Policies
Student Handbook: Advertising, Distribution of Literature, Notices and other Printed Materials 12-13
obtain permission from the Director of Student Involvement and Leadership (Troy) or the
Student Services Office (other campuses).
Internet Usage Policies
Standards of Conduct 12-13
situation for another is a violation. Use of the mail, telephone, computer and electronic messages, or any other means of communication to insult, threaten, or
demean another is prohibited.
Student Handbook: Technology Use Policy 12-13
are all responsible to one another and to the thinking and thoughtful community of which each
of us ought to be a valuable part. Each of us must be considerate of other users of University
computer resources and facilities.
have been subject to criminal, civil, and/or university sanctions at other institutions:
...
Messages deemed offensive to the receiver because of their pointlessly hateful, obscene,
harassing, or libelous content.
Other Speech Codes
Standards of Conduct: Campus Dress and Decorum 12-13
propriety associated with the concept of ladies and gentlemen pursuing higher
education on a university campus. Public display of affection is not in keeping
with the standards expected of students at Troy State University. Students are
expected to conduct themselves in a civil manner that will not discredit
themselves or the university.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Commitment to Free Expression 12-13
of issues. Troy University is committed to protecting the freedom of speech for students, faculty, and
staff, and will not infringe on speech that may be considered to be an unpopular or inconvenient
expression of ideas.
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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.
