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 |
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| 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)
Student Code of Conduct: Offenses- Personal Abuse 11-12
1. Verbal or written abuse of any person including, indecent or obscene expressions or conduct.
2. Conduct directed at a member of the University community which is intended to cause fear, distress, or intimidation and would cause fear, distress, or intimidation to a reasonable person or would place a reasonable person in fear of injury or death.
Sexual Harassment 11-12
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.
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.
Student Code of Conduct: Offenses- Sexual Misconduct 11-12
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Standards of Student Conduct: Respect for Self and Others 11-12
races, religions, and ethnic groups, and to adhere to one's personal values without unduly imposing
them on others.
Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience (Learn More)
Standards of Student Conduct: Student Code of Standards 11-12
- 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.
Posting Policies
Student Code of Conduct: Offenses- Promotions/Posting 11-12
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct- Freedom of Expression and Assembly 11-12
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in August 2011. 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.
