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Henderson State University

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: Eighth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Glendell Jones
Henderson State University
Office of the President
1100 Henderson Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
870-230-5102
Website: http://www.hsu.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: Student Handbook: Residence Life Policies 11-12

Any act or threat, including profane or abusive language for the purpose of harassing or submitting any
member of the University to pain, discomfort, or indignity, whether in the residence hall or in the parking lot
may be subject to disciplinary action.
Disorderly conduct consists of behaving in a disrespectful or uncivilized manner, making obscene
utterances, gestures, or displays; any persons found in violation will be subject to disciplinary action.
View full policy (PDF, 50 KB).

Green light: Student Handbook: University Regulations & Procedures - Sexual Harassment 11-12

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: ... Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic or employment performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive university environment.
View full policy (PDF, 377 KB).

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Code of Conduct 11-12

The following actions are prohibited whether attempted or performed singularly or in concert with others:
...
4. Verbal or nonverbal harassment and/or threats with the intent to intimidate.
...
7. Disorderly or boisterous/noisy conduct which may cause alarm, resentment, or anger in others.
View full policy (PDF, 456 KB).

Posting Policies

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Residence Life Policies- Decorations 11-12

If decorations are deemed as a fire, health and safety issue, or offensive, you will be asked to take down
said decorations.
View full policy (PDF, 299 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Yellow light: Technology Usage Guidelines 11-12

Any use of University property that would cause public embarrassment or possible liability to the University is strictly forbidden, and this specifically including, but not limited to, viewing or downloading inappropriate material from the Internet in the presence of others or in any way displaying such material, whether inadvertently or by design, so that it may be in any manner observed by any other person(s).
View full policy (PDF, 85 KB).

Other Speech Codes

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conduct- Publications 11-12

A student, group, or organization may publish and distribute written material on campus without prior approval if such distribution and the content of the material is not disruptive to University operation.
View full policy (PDF, 53 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Student Handbook: Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conduct - Campus Expression and Organization 11-12

Discussion and expression of all views are permitted with the University subject only to the requirements for maintenance and order.
Students may have the right to freely and peaceably assemble so long as such gatherings do not disrupt other University operations.
View full policy (PDF, 187 KB).

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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in August 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.