University of South Alabama
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Eleventh Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Gordon Moulton University of South Alabama President's Office Administration Building 122 Mobile, AL 36688-0002 251-460-6111 gmoulton@usouthal.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.southalabama.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 Handbook: Policies- Student Code of Conduct 12-13
against another. It is also defined as using abusive language, including electronic communication, tending
to incite an immediate breach of the peace to any person, persistent following or stalking of a person, or
engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts that harm or seriously annoy another person. The
University uses the reasonable person standard to determine when acts are defined as annoying, alarming, or
harassing in nature.
Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Policy 12-13
Sexually degrading words or gestures used to describe an individual;
Unnecessary touching, patting, pinching, or brushing of another’s body or clothing;
Repeated offensive sexual flirtation, leering, or ogling;
Stalking, telephone (including texting), or computer harassment (including use of social media);
Display of sexually demeaning objects, pictures, or cartoons in hallways, outdoor areas, offices, and rooms publicly accessible to members of the University community;
Direct or implied threats or insinuations that an individual’s refusal to submit to sexual advances will affect adversely the individual’s status, evaluation, wages, advancement, duties, or career development.
Student Handbook: Policies- Student Code of Conduct 12-13
Student Handbook: Policies- Student Code of Conduct 12-13
Student Handbook: Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures- Harassment Policy 12-13
of harm to another person, using abusive language, including electronic communication, tending to incite an
immediate breach of the peace to any person, persistent following or stalking of a person, or engaging in a
course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts that alarm or seriously annoy another person.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Policies- Student Code of Conduct 12-13
Student Handbook: Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures- Communication Issues 12-13
of speech does not absolve a student of the responsibility to respect other individuals. Therefore, disruptive
profanity, hate speech, or verbal intimidation will not be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary action. All
residents will be expected to maintain a sense of civility towards each other and the staff.
Policies Restricting Freedom of Conscience (Learn More)
Student Handbook: USA Spirit 12-13
I will respect the spirit of equality which upholds the dignity of all persons.
... a commitment to this ideal means I will not compromise or demean the
dignity of individuals or groups, including hazing, intimidation, teasing, baiting, insulting, harassing, and discrimination. Instead, I will uphold the worth of all individuals. ... I will uphold the spirit of diversity which celebrates differences and discourages
bigotry.
... a commitment to this ideal affirms support for equal rights regardless of
one's age, sex, race, religion, disability, ethnic heritage, socio-economic status,
political, social or other affiliation. ... I will practice the spirit of stewardship which seeks to conserve the earth's
resources and to properly use all resources at my disposal.
... a commitment to this ideal means I will conserve the campus environment
and will use the resources provided me wisely, not wasting where I can
conserve, not expecting others to pick or clean up. ... When one embraces the Spirit of South Alabama by joining the community, it
behooves that person to exemplify and encourage behavior which promotes integrity,
equality, privacy, diversity, service, stewardship, and involvement.
Free Speech Zones
Student Handbook: Policies- Solicitation Policy 12-13
Posting Policies
Student Handbook: Policies- Posting Policy 12-13
of the University shall be approved.
Student Handbook: Housing and Residence Life Policies- Room Decorating 12-13
offensive to others.
Internet Usage Policies
Student Handbook: Policies- Student Computer Policy 12-13
posting, printing or sending pornography, or other sexually explicit, profane, obscene,
hostile, or blatantly offensive and intimidating material, including hate speech, threats,
harassing communications (as defined by law), or information that violates any state or
federal laws.
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Policies- Student Code of Conduct 12-13
freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom of the individual are sustained. The University is
committed to supporting the exercise of any right guaranteed to individuals by the Constitution and the Code of
Alabama and to educating students relative to their responsibilities.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in March 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.
