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Pace University

Public or Private: Private
Federal Circuit: Second Circuit
Head of Institution: President Stephen J Friedman
Pace University
President's Office
One Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038
212-346-1097
President@pace.edu
Website: http://www.pace.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: Student Handbook: Guiding Principles of Conduct 09-10

Deliberate actions that cause, or might reasonably be expected to cause, injury,
either physical or mental, to any member of the University community are
prohibited. Such actions may include, for example, violence or threats of violence.
View full policy (PDF, 258 KB).

Red light: Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Policy 09-10

Sexual harassment is defined under University policy, as an attempt to ... subject a person to unwanted sexual attention, or to punish a
refusal to comply or to create a sexually intimidating, hostile or offensive working or educational
environment. Sexual harassment includes a wide range of behaviors, from the actual coercing of
sexual relations to the unwelcome emphasizing of sexual identity, verbal harassment or abuse,
unwelcome sexual advances, and unnecessary touching.
View full policy (PDF, 416 KB).

Free Speech Zones

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Policy on Demonstrations and Rallies 09-10

Members of the Pace community (students, faculty, and staff) must seek approval to use
University-designated property and/or facilities for staging a demonstration or rally.
Advance notice of a demonstration or rally must be submitted in writing to the Dean for
Students Office. A Demonstration/Rally Authorization form is available through the Dean for
Students Office. Demonstration/Rally Authorization forms will be reviewed on a first come, first
serve basis.
View full policy (PDF, 163 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Red light: Appropriate Use for Information Technology 09-10

Using Pace's I.T. resources to harass, slur, embarrass or demean other individuals is explicitly prohibited.
View full policy (PDF, 37 KB).

Other Speech Codes

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Guiding Principles of Conduct 09-10

Conduct on or off campus in a manner the University determines reflects adversely
on the good name and reputation of the University is prohibited.
View full policy (PDF, 258 KB).

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Speakers Policy Statement 09-10

In those relatively few instances when a
speaker's appearance on campus could reflect disadvantageously upon the University, an ad hoc
all-University committee will be formed to weigh the effect upon the University. This will be done
before the actual invitation is extended. The committee will consist of members representing, and
selected by the administration, faculty and student body.
The decision rendered by the committee will be considered as representing the judgment of the
academic community.
View full policy (PDF, 87 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Student Handbook: Guiding Principles of Conduct 09-10

Each member of the University community is required to cooperate with
the University in its endeavors to foster and maintain the freedom of expression and exchange of
ideas necessary to achieve excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and service. The
University strives to protect the rights of its students and employees (including faculty members) to
publicize opinions through written and oral communications; to organize and join political
associations; to convene and conduct meetings; and to advocate, demonstrate and picket in an
orderly fashion.
View full policy (PDF, 258 KB).

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