Red Light School

Grambling State 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: Fifth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Frank G Pogue
Grambling State University
Long-Jones Hall, Room 111
Grambling, LA 71245
318-274-6117
Website: http://www.gram.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)

Green light: Code of Student Conduct: Assault 09-11

The intentional harassment, degradation, threat or
intimidation of another in an attempt to commit a battery, or the
intentional placing of another in reasonable apprehension of receiving
a battery. Physical contact is not required. This includes engaging
in, attempting or intending to engage in any form of verbal or mental
abuse, or coercion which is directed toward another person or group of
people which creates an intimidating, fearful or offensive environment
in the classrooms, offices, dormitories, and the University premises in
general.
View full policy (PDF, 62 KB).

Red light: Code of Student Conduct: Peer Sexual Harassment 09-11

Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unsolicited, deliberate or
repeated sexual flirtation, advances or propositions; verbal abuse of a
sexual nature; display of sexually suggestive pictures or objects; and/or
offensive or abusive physical contact of a sexual nature.
Unwelcomed and unsolicited sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors or other verbal, visual or physical conduct or
communication with sexual overtones that the victim deems offensive.
View full policy (PDF, 54 KB).

Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)

Yellow light: Code of Student Conduct: Indecent, Obscene, Immoral Behavior, or Profanity 09-11

This includes
conduct which is disorderly, lewd, or indecent. Such acts include but are
not limited to: the use of obscene gestures, improper body exposures, or
other immoral acts or use of profanity to any faculty, staff, student, or
University official.
View full policy (PDF, 56 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Red light: Email Use Policy 12-13

Grambling State University email system shall not to be used for the creation or distribution of any disruptive or offensive messages, including offensive comments about race, gender, hair color, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, pornography, religious beliefs and practice, political beliefs, or national origin.
View full policy (PDF, 81 KB).

Yellow light: Code of Student Conduct: Misuse of Computer Resources 09-11

[U]se of computing facilities to interfere
with the work of another, to transmit obscene harassing or abusive
messages, to interfere with the normal operations of the University
computer system, network, or services.
View full policy (PDF, 57 KB).

Other Speech Codes

Yellow light: Code of Student Conduct: Dress Code Policy 09-11

Examples of inappropriate attire include but are not limited to: ... Clothing consisting of derogatory and or offensive messages either in
pictures or words.
View full policy (PDF, 120 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Code of Student Conduct: Students' Rights and Responsibilities 09-11

Students shall be free to discuss questions of
interest and to express opinions.
Each student has rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution ....
View full policy (PDF, 206 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.