Tulane University
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| Public or Private: | Private | |
| Federal Circuit: | Fifth Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Scott S Cowen Tulane University 218 Gibson Hall 6823 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 504-865-5201 scowen@tulane.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.tulane.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 Guide of Policies, Procedures and Resources: Tulane University Harassment Policy 10-11
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Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for a romantic or sexual relationship to an individual who indicates or has indicated in any
way that such conduct is unwelcome, propositions, or other sexual comments, such as sexually-oriented gestures, noises, remarks,
jokes, questions, or comments about a person's sexuality or sexual experience directed at or made in the presence of any individual.
policy, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome advances, request for special favors, and any other verbal, written, physical
or other conduct of a sexual nature when: ... Such conduct would be objectively regarded by a reasonable person as substantially interfering with an individual's ability to
learn or work or participate in University programs or activities by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive school or work
environment even if the person engaging in the conduct does not intend to interfere, intimidate, or be hostile or offensive.
For purposes of this subparagraph 3, the conduct must be sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates a hostile
or abusive educational or working environment. For a one-time incident to rise to the level of harassment, it must be severe.
Student Guide of Policies, Procedures and Resources: Tulane University Harassment Policy 10-11
aversion to an individual on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veterans status,
sexual orientation, marital status, or any basis prohibited by law when from the objective standpoint of a reasonable person
such conduct substantially interferes with an individual's work or school performance, creating an intimidating, hostile or
offensive working or learning environment even if the person engaging in the conduct does not intend to interfere, intimidate,
or be hostile or offensive. Harassment based on any of the characteristics listed above is strictly prohibited by this policy.
The conduct must be sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates a hostile or abusive educational or working
environment.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Code of Student Conduct: Preamble 12-13
Student Guide of Policies, Procedures and Resources: Community Living Standards- Civility & Respect 10-11
Free Speech Zones
Posting, Advertising, & Solicitation Policies: Distribution/Solicitation 12-13
passers-by) of noncommercial, informational materials is allowed outside campus buildings only by
recognized student organizations, university departments, and Tulane affiliates, all of whom must
receive prior approval by the Office of University Services (106 Reily).
Posting Policies
Student Guide of Policies, Procedures and Resources: Housing and Residence Life Posting Policies 10-11
of the door to their individual room. Resident Advisors may ask students with inappropriate postings
on their doors to remove them.
Student Guide of Policies, Procedures and Resources: General Posting Guidelines 10-11
The approval process requires a minimum of 3 days for review and approval.
deemed inappropriate or if it fails to comply with the university guidelines.
Internet Usage Policies
Student Guide of Policies, Procedures and Resources: Computers and Network Use Policy 10-11
that information you post on or distribute through the systems or network contains: no obscene
or indecent material ....
Student Guide of Policies, Procedures and Resources: E-Mail Usage Policy 10-11
using racial or sexist slurs, is prohibited.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Guide of Policies, Procedures and Resources: Campus Demonstrations Guidelines 10-11
appropriate basis for any restriction upon or encouragement of an assembly or a demonstration.
Student Guide of Policies, Procedures and Resources: Tulane University Harassment Policy 10-11
however, controversial, in the classroom setting, academic environment, University-recognized activities, or on the campus.
Nothing contained in this policy shall be construed to limit the legitimate exercise of free speech, including but not limited
to written, graphic or verbal expression that can reasonably be demonstrated to serve legitimate educational or artistic
purposes, nor shall this policy be construed to infringe upon the academic or artistic freedom of any member of the
University. Artistic expression in the classroom, studio, gallery and theater merits the same protection of academic freedom
that is accorded to other scholarly and teaching activities.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 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.
