Adams State College
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Tenth Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President David Svaldi Adams State College 208 Edgemont Boulevard Alamosa, CO 81102 800-824-6494 james_trujillo@adams.edu (Executive Assistant to the President) |
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| Website: | http://www.adams.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: Code of Conduct 12-13
Student Handbook: Code of Conduct 12-13
except in an approved academic context ....
Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment Policy 12-13
intended to stigmatize another on the basis of one’s sex, to subtle pressure for sexual activity to
unwelcome physical conduct such as unwanted touching of another’s body to sexual violence.
Other examples of sexual harassment include (but are NOT limited to):
* Graphic comments about a person’s body
* Sexually explicit pictures or suggestive objects placed in a living or work space (that a
reasonable person would find offensive)
* Unwanted propositions of a sexual nature, or demands for sexual favors
* Stalking
* Unwanted telephone calls or e-mails with sexually explicit content
* Unwanted sexual contact
Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Declaration of Tolerance 12-13
make the College a better place for all, I pledge to have respect for people whose abilities,
beliefs, culture, race, sexual identity or other characteristics are different from my own. To fulfill
this pledge, I will:
* Examine my own biases and work to overcome them,
* Set a positive example for my family and friends,
* Work for tolerance in my own community, and
* Speak out against hate and injustice.
Student Handbook: ASC Affirmations 12-13
Free Speech Zones
Student Handbook: Peaceful Assembly 12-13
register the event in the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. Staff in the Office of the Dean of
Student Affairs can frequently assist in arranging a suitable place for the demonstration. ASC
retains the right of determining a reasonable time, place and manner for all on campus events.
Posting Policies
Residence Life Handbook: Decorations 12-13
remove them. Controversial or antagonistic materials might draw personal confrontations
from others within the community who may be offended by the content. The placing of
inappropriate or offensive material including, but not limited to, nudity or extremely violent
items on the outside of a room door may result in immediate removal. Community
standards are stated as decorations or displayed material one would find in the community
of Alamosa.
Internet Usage Policies
Student Handbook: Electronic Communications Policy 12-13
to: ... Threaten, intimidate, harass, or defame others in violation of College policies or
state and federal laws.
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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.
