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Trinity College

A red light university has at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech. Read more here.

Public or Private: Private
Federal Circuit: Second Circuit
Head of Institution: President James F Jones
Trinity College
300 Summit St
Hartford, CT 06106
860-297-2548
james.jones@trincoll.edu
Website: http://www.trincoll.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: College Regulations- Social Code 12-13

Conduct that is unbecoming of a Trinity College student. This includes, but
is not limited to, disturbance of the peace; disorderly or indecent conduct;
physical or verbal abuse or assault; threats; intimidation; coercion; any
conduct that threatens, instills fear, or infringes upon the rights, dignity, and
integrity of any person; any conduct likely to lead to violence; harassment.
View full policy (PDF, 88 KB).

Yellow light: Student Handbook: General Harassment/Abuse 12-13

Harassment includes, but is not limited to, physical or non-physical behavior, such
as assault, abuse, stalking, hazing, invasion of privacy, and intimidation.
Intimidation is spoken, written, or physical conduct directed toward an individual or individuals that unreasonably interferes with their full participation in the Trinity College community or that is intended to create or may be
reasonably determined to have created a threatening or hostile environment.
View full policy (PDF, 622 KB).

Green light: Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment 12-13

Sexual harassment, whether opposite or same sex, includes but is not limited to: unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors, or other behavior of a sexual nature, on or off-campus, when: ... such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s education or employment by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational, living, or work environment.
View full policy (PDF, 622 KB).

Red light: Student Handbook: Discriminatory Harassment 12-13

Discriminatory harassment includes conduct specifically directed at an individual or a small group of individuals and expresses hatred or contempt on the basis of stereotyped group characteristics or because of a person's identification with a particular group.
Discriminatory harassment may be found to have occurred when harassing conduct is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent that it interferes with or limits a student’s or employee’s ability to participate in or gain the privileges of programs and services of the College.
View full policy (PDF, 622 KB).

Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Regulations Overview 12-13

[E]ach member of the College, in private and in public, is expected to act with self-respect,
prudence, and sensitivity toward the feelings of others.
View full policy (PDF, 40 KB).

Posting Policies

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Residential Guidelines- Room and Furniture Condition 12-13

Pictures and other materials that may be considered to be objectionable
are subject to removal in areas that may be visible outside a residence
hall room/suite/apartment (e.g., directly in windows, exteriors
of doors, etc.).
View full policy (PDF, 101 KB).

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Poster and Banner Regulations 12-13

Individuals and organizations are expected to use good judgment and civility
when posting information.
View full policy (PDF, 136 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Computing, Communications, and Video Systems Regulations 12-13

Sending lewd or intimidating messages via the network is harassment.
View full policy (PDF, 457 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Student Handbook: The Trinity College Student Integrity Contract 12-13

According to the Mission Statement of Trinity College, excellence in liberal
arts education relies on critical thinking, freeing the mind from parochialism
and prejudice, and encouraging students to lead examined lives. Free inquiry
and free expression are essential for the attainment of these goals.
View full policy (PDF, 165 KB).

Green light policy: Student Handbook: Regulations Regarding Posters and Banners 12-13

Students and student organizations should be free to examine and discuss all questions of interest to them and to express opinions publicly and privately.
View full policy (PDF, 136 KB).

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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.