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Lake Superior 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: Sixth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Tony McLain
Lake Superior State University
President's Office
Administration Building 203
650 W. Easterday Ave.
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
906-635-2202
president@lssu.edu
Website: http://www.lssu.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: Housing Handbook: Harassment and Intimidation 12-13

In order to succeed personally and academically, all residents must be able to
live free from unnecessary emotional stress caused by others. Physical and
verbal harassment, including harassment based on race, gender, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, disability, religious preference, etc. will not be tolerated in a
residence life community. Should a resident be found responsible for harassing
and/or intimidating another resident, strict disciplinary action will be taken
immediately, possibly resulting in removal from on-campus housing.
View full policy (PDF, 116 KB).

Green light: Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment 12-13

Discrimination because of gender includes sexual harassment, which means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature when: ... such conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's employment, public accommodations or public services, education or housing environment.
View full policy (PDF, 1480 KB).

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

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct 12-13

Behavior which violates these values is considered disruptive and is subject to disciplinary action.
... Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: ... Abuse, disrespect, noise or other actions that disrupt the educational enterprise and campus environment.
View full policy (PDF, 1480 KB).

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Treatment of Others 12-13

Everyone is expected to treat other members of the University community, whether students, faculty, or staff, with respect and consideration at all times. ... Any acts that infringe on others' rights and safety, including but not limited to, physical or verbal abuse, sexual misconduct, or acts of discrimination, prejudice, or harassment, will result in disciplinary action by the University.
View full policy (PDF, 1480 KB).

Posting Policies

Yellow light: Campus Life Handbook: Posting Policy 12-13

Publicity containing any of the following will not be approved and will be removed
immediately if posted: ... Offensive language or images and/or graphic illustrations; Language and/or graphic illustrations/images that dehumanize individuals on the basis of race, age, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by Lake
Superior State University policy and/or applicable law.
View full policy (PDF, 1175 KB).

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Posting Policy 12-13

All postings must first be approved by the Student Life Department, located in the Cisler Center. ... Postings deemed offensive, sexist, vulgar, discriminatory or suggestive will not be approved. Failure to comply with this policy will result in the removal and disposal of the postings in addition to possible future posting denial and/or disciplinary sanctioning of the individual(s) involved.
View full policy (PDF, 1480 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Green light: Information Technology Policy 12-13

The following list while not exhaustive provides some examples and guidelines on what constitutes inappropriate, unacceptable or illegal use of information technology, computing and networking resources and would be the just cause for taking disciplinary and/or legal action: ... Harassment or libelous conduct of other individuals or users as defined by law.
View full policy (PDF, 90 KB).

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