University of Southern Maine
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| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | First Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President Theodora J Kalikow University of Southern Maine Office of the President 707 Law Building 96 Falmouth Street Portland, ME 04103 207-780-4480 president@usm.maine.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.usm.maine.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)
Sexual Harassment in the University of Maine System is No Laughing Matter 12-13
favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature constitute sexual harassment when: ... ... such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering
with an individual’s academic or work
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile
or offensive employment, educational or living
environment.
University of Maine System Student Conduct Code 12-13
Residence Hall Policies: Abuse 12-13
Posting Policies
Residence Hall Policies: Posting Policy 12-13
Internet Usage Policies
Acceptable Use of Information Resources Policy 12-13
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- harassing other computer users or University staff;
- intentionally and unnecessarily exposing others to material they may find personally unsuitable.
Other Speech Codes
Policy on Religious and Spiritual Life 12-13
University is willing to abide by those standards and values that apply to all such groups. These
values include the University’s statement on non-discrimination and Student Senate policy of
harmony with it, and are rooted in the University's commitment to free inquiry, diversity,
inclusion, and freedom from coercion, and related to its primary mission of offering an
educational environment in which the pursuit of knowledge is honored and affirmed.
Groups promoting particular religious traditions express their beliefs, serve students, faculty
and staff, and have access to, and use of, University facilities and services at the discretion of
the University.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in May 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.
