Florida Gulf Coast University
A red light university has at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech. Read more here.
| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Eleventh Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Wilson G Bradshaw Florida Gulf Coast University 10501 FGCU Boulevard South Fort Myers, FL 33965 239-590-1055 President@fgcu.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.fgcu.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 Code of Conduct: Sexual Misconduct or Abuse 12-13
sexual nature which would be considered harassment as defined in Section 5.b. [conduct, including electronic or written
communication, which is so severe or sufficiently persistent or pervasive that
it undermines the roles of faculty and staff or so detracts from the impacted
student’s educational experience that a reasonable person with the same
characteristics of the victim of the harassing conduct would be adversely
affected to a degree that interferes with his or her ability to participate in, or
realize the intended benefits of, employment, a University activity or resource.]
Student Code of Conduct: Personal Abuse 12-13
verbal or written abuse, threats, intimidation, coercion or other conduct that
endangers the health, safety, or wellbeing of others. .
b) Harassment, defined as conduct, including electronic or written
communication, which is so severe or sufficiently persistent or pervasive that
it undermines the roles of faculty and staff or so detracts from the impacted
student’s educational experience that a reasonable person with the same
characteristics of the victim of the harassing conduct would be adversely
affected to a degree that interferes with his or her ability to participate in, or
realize the intended benefits of, employment, a University activity or resource.
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Regulation 12-13
attention, to included requests for sexual contact, and other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature from any person.
discrimination, is unwelcome conduct that is based upon race, color, religion, age,
disability (or handicap), sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation and/or
veteran status.
Internet Usage Policies
Policy Manual: Email Policy 12-13
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
FGCU Regulations: Public Expression and Assembly 12-13
applicable University Policies and Regulations. An event that requires use of
University resources including but not limited to sound amplification, reservable
spaces, and security must go through the normal scheduling and coordination
process provided by the Office of Campus Reservations. Speech activities must
not disrupt the normal operations of the University or infringe on the rights of
other members of the University community. No demonstrations may be held
inside University buildings.
FGCU Regulations: Student Rights and Responsibilities 12-13
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in February 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.
