Yellow Light School

University of Central Florida

Yellow light colleges and universities are those institutions with at least one ambiguous policy that too easily encourages administrative abuse and arbitrary application. Read more here.

Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Eleventh Circuit
Head of Institution: President John C Hitt
University of Central Florida
Office of the President
Millican Hall
Orlando, FL 32816
407-823-1823
PresComments@mail.ucf.edu
Website: http://www.ucf.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: The Golden Rule: Rules of Conduct- Harmful Behavior 12-13

Harassment: defined as behavior (including written or electronic communication) that could cause severe emotional distress, intimidation, or coercion to another person or could place another person in the victim's position in fear of bodily injury or death.
Verbal or written abuse, threats, intimidation, coercion and/or other conduct that endangers the health, safety, or wellbeing of others. This definition, however, shall not be interpreted to abridge the right of any member of the University community to freedom of expression protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and any other applicable law.
View full policy (PDF, 35 KB).

Yellow light: The Golden Rule: Rules of Conduct- Sexual Misconduct 12-13

Sexual Misconduct: ... unwelcome
sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, or conduct of a sexual
nature which prevents or impairs
another person's full enjoyment of
the educational benefits, atmosphere,
or opportunities provided as
part of the University.
View full policy (PDF, 35 KB).

Posting Policies

Yellow light: The Golden Rule: Conduct Regulations for Student Organizations- Advertising 12-13

Origination or circulation of any advertising media containing false or misleading information or obscene language or patently offensive material is prohibited.
View full policy (PDF, 271 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Yellow light: Use of Information Technology and Resources Policy 12-13

Users shall not transmit to others or display images, sounds, or messages that could reasonably be perceived as harassing, invasive, or otherwise unwanted.
University e-mail systems shall not be used for the initiation or re-transmission of: ... Chain letters ... Harassing or hate messages ... Any threatening or abusive e-mail sent to individuals or organizations that violates university procedures and regulations ... Unsolicited e-mail that is not related to university business ....
View full policy (PDF, 438 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: The Golden Rule: Student Rights and Responsibilities 12-13

The
basic freedoms of students to hear,
write, distribute, and act upon a variety
of thoughts and beliefs are guaranteed.
Freedom of expression carries
with it the responsibility for seeing
that the essential order of the University
is preserved.
The University desires to create a
spirit of free inquiry and to promote
the timely discussion of a wide variety
of issues, provided the views
expressed are stated openly and are
subject to critical evaluation.
Restraints on free inquiry are held to a
minimum and are consistent with
preserving an organized society in
which peaceful, democratic means
for change are available.
View full policy (PDF, 268 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.