Red Light School

Florida International 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 Mark B Rosenberg
Florida International University
Office of the President
University Park Campus
11200 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
305-348-2111
president@fiu.edu
Website: http://www.fiu.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 Code of Conduct: Offenses- Personal Abuse 12-13

Verbal or written abuse of any person including, indecent or obscene expressions or conduct.
View full policy (PDF, 583 KB).

Red light: Equal Opportunity Programs and Diversity: Sexual Harassment 12-13

For the purpose of this rule, sexual harassment
is defined as any unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors or other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature which: ... Unreasonably interferes with the individual’s
employment or academic performance by
creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
environment.
Conduct which falls into the definition of sexual
harassment includes, but is not limited to: ... 3. Verbal harassment or abuse of a sexual nature,
including intimating by way of suggestion a
desire for sexual relations, or making jokes
or remarks of a sexual nature which are not
germane to academic course content.
4. Use of sexually suggestive terms or gestures
to describe a person’s body, clothing, or sexual
activities.
5. Displaying or posting through any medium,
including, but not limited to, electronic
communication, offensive, sexually suggestive
pictures, or materials in the workplace.
View full policy (PDF, 375 KB).

Red light: Student Code of Conduct: Offenses- Sexual Misconduct 12-13

Sexual Misconduct: ... Conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive campus, educational, or working environment for another person. This includes unwanted, unwelcome, inappropriate, or irrelevant sexual or gender-based activities, comments or gestures.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)

Yellow light: Standards of Student Conduct: Respect for Self and Others 12-13

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which exemplifies respect for people of all
races, religions, and ethnic groups, and to adhere to one's personal values without unduly imposing
them on others.
View full policy (PDF, 295 KB).

Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience (Learn More)

Yellow light: Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution: Student Code of Standards 12-13

As a member of this community:
- I will respect the tradition of academic inquiry, the University's rules of conduct, and its mission.
- I will respect the opinions and differences of all members of the FIU community.
- I will practice civility and demonstrate conduct that reflects the values of the institution.
- I will respect the rights and property of the University and its members.
- I will be diligent and honest in my personal and academic endeavors.
View full policy (PDF, 249 KB).

Posting Policies

Yellow light: Student Code of Conduct: Offenses- Promotions/Posting 12-13

Solicitation (i.e., passing or handing out flyers/promotional material, etc.) on campus, including on-campus housing facilities, without prior approval from the appropriate University officials. This includes, but is not limited to, the disbursement of any forms of promotional/informational material on University property or objects (i.e., motor vehicles) on University property.
View full policy (PDF, 583 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Freedom of Expression and Assembly 12-13

Students are guaranteed freedom of expression.
View full policy (PDF, 296 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.