University of West Florida
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Eleventh Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Judy Bense University of West Florida 11000 University Parkway Pensacola, FL 32514 850-474-2000 |
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| Website: | http://www.uwf.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: Student Code of Conduct 12-13
identity and sex), race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status,
veteran status or sexual orientation. Harassment is defined as conduct that unreasonably
interferes with an individual’s academic or employment status or performance by
creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment or an educational
environment.(Harassment on the basis of these protected classes may include unequal
treatment that is based on prejudiced stereotypes of a group to which that individual
may belong such as objectionable epithets, threatened or actual physical harm or abuse,
stalking, or other intimidating or insulting conduct directed against the individual based
on his or her protected class.)
Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation 12-13
which is based on an individua l ' s protected class (age, color, disability, gender,
marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation and veteran status)
that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or objectively offensive as to alter the terms
and conditions of employment or substantially disrupt the educational
environment.
the purpos e of this policy, sexual ha r a s sment is defined as unwe l come sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, or othe r physical or verbal conduc t of a
sexual nature when: ... Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with
an individual's work or educational performance or creates an objectively
intimidating, hostile or offensive working or educational environment.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct 12-13
Student Handbook: Standards of Community Living 12-13
own personal beliefs, these beliefs do not give us the right to put down others on the basis of their
age, physical disability, nation of origin, sexual orientation, race, gender, or religious affiliation.
Free Speech Zones
Public Expression and Assembly On Campus 12-13
Area" on the campus map (see UWF Student Life Handbook) is established as the only campus location for
unscheduled and unorganized public expression. The Free Speech Area may be used by the university
community, including students, faculty, staff, and guests, for unscheduled and unorganized public expression.
without prior registration or approval, providing applicable university regulations are observed.
university operating hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.).
Posting Policies
Student Distribution of Written Materials 12-13
individually or as officials of registered student organizations, pursuant to the following regulations: ... Distributors must register the distribution (Event Registration Form) and a specimen copy of the
material with the University Commons and Student Activities Office.
Internet Usage Policies
Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct 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 January 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.
