Jackson 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 Carolyn Meyers Jackson State University 1400 John R. Lynch Street Administration Tower Jackson, MS 39217-0280 601-979-2323 carolyn.meyers@jsums.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.jsums.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: University Policies and Procedures Relating to Student Conduct- Sexual Harassment 12-13
or education; or where submission to, or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for academic or employment decisions affecting that individual. Instances where such conduct has the purpose of substantially interfering with an individual's academic or
professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning employment or
educational environment is strictly prohibited.
Student Handbook: University Policies and Procedures Relating to Student Conduct- Harassment 12-13
that is directed against any person or group of persons because of their ethnicity, race, national
origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, disability or political beliefs.
B. No person shall use the telephone or electronic mail to harass another. From the reasons
listed above.
Participation in such acts is subject to University disciplinary action and punishable by law.
Student Handbook: Code Violations- Harassment 12-13
the use of verbally abusive language by any person on University-owned or controlled
property or while on the premises of, or while in attendance of University-sponsored
or supervised events is considered to be harassment and is prohibited. The scope of
any form of harassment includes language to physical acts which degrades, insult,
taunt, or challenges another person by any means of communication, verbal, so as to
provoke a violent response, communication of threat, defamation of character, use of
profanity, verbal assaults, derogatory comments or remarks, sexist remarks, racists
remarks or any behavior that places another member of the University community
in a state of fear or anxiety.
Student Handbook: Code Violations- Sexual Harassment 12-13
contact of a sexual nature.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Residence Student Handbook: Moral or Decency Offenses (including Use of Profanity) 12-13
occasion and environment on and off campus. In all situations, faculty and staff members
have the authority to stipulate dress regulations for their classes, other events and activities
sponsored by the University.
Lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression, or other moral decency offenses will not
be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to indecent exposure, Peeping Toms, indecent
telephone language, and crimes against nature. Violators will be fined and disciplined.
Student Handbook: University Policies and Procedures Relating to Student Conduct- Disorderly Conduct or Assembly 12-13
Student Handbook: University Policies and Procedures Relating to Student Conduct- Disruptive Behavior 12-13
Student Handbook: Student Decorum Policy 12-13
is widely discouraged by the University. The proscription against profanity shall only regulate the manner of such speech rather than the content of any message conveyed. Profanity may subject a person to discipline when it lacks any artistic or literary value in connection with a
University curriculum, it inherently tends to provoke a violent reaction, and it substantially
interferes with the educational environment.
peace or imminent lawless action is prohibited. These words include those which when directed
to the person of the hearer would naturally tend to provoke violent resentment. Such words also
include those personally abusive epithets which, when addressed to the ordinary citizen, are, as a
matter of common knowledge, inherently likely to provoke violent reaction.
Student Handbook: Code Violations 12-13
University and is in contradiction to the letter and spirit of the University’s Code of Conduct,
good citizenship and ethics.
university or at University sponsored or supervised activities will not be tolerated.
Such acts include the use of obscene gestures, improper body exposures, stripping,
vulgar language to or in the vicinity of students, staff members, administrators, or
faculty or visitors of the University.
not limited to conduct which is offensive or annoying to others or is disruptive to the
rights of others.
materials that are libelous, derogatory, scurrilous, sexually explicit, pornographic, or
that encourages violations of public laws or University regulations.
Free Speech Zones
Student Handbook: Student Rights and Responsibilities 12-13
Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Student Handbook: Student Rights and Responsibilities 12-13
As U.S. citizens, students enjoy the same freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, and right of petition that
other citizens enjoy.
development of students as scholars and citizens, and ultimately, for the well being of society. Free
inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of these goals.
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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.
