Red Light School

Missouri University of Science and Technology

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: Eighth Circuit
Head of Institution: Chancellor Cheryl B Schrader
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Chancellor's Office
1870 Miner Circle
206 Parker Hall
Rolla, MO 65409
573-341-4111
chancellor@mst.edu
Website: http://www.mst.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)

Red light: Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Office: Informational Brochure on Sexual Harassment 12-13

Examples of sexual harassment:
* Requests for sexual favors
* Rubbing, touching, or brushing another's body
* Physical assaults of a sexual nature
* Sexually offensive remarks
* Use of inappropriate body images to advertise events
* Ogling and inappropriate staring
* Unwelcome hugs or arm around the shoulder
* Veiled suggestions of sexual activity
* Requests for meetings outside business hour and/or in non-academic settings
* Use of risque jokes, stories, or images in the classroom or work place
What is sexual harassment?
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* Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature which is offensive, intimidating or hostile in nature.
View full policy (PDF, 146 KB).

Red light: Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Office: Informational Brochure on Sexual Harassment 12-13

Examples of racial harassment:
* Use of jokes in the classroom or work place which have the effect of derogating a particular ethnic group
* Use of racial images in a demeaning way
What is racial harassment?
* Use of racial epithets
* Racially based derogatory language or behavior which is intended to interfere unduly with the work or academic performance of another
View full policy (PDF, 146 KB).

Green light: Standard of Conduct 12-13

Harassment by engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that serves no legitimate purpose that would cause a reasonable person under the circumstances to be frightened, intimidated, or emotionally distressed.
View full policy (PDF, 165 KB).

Yellow light: Student Handbook: Sexual and Racial Harassment 12-13

Racism may be directed at an individual or group. It can be overt or subtle and is often manifested as racial harassment including the use of racial epithets or other racially based derogatory language or behavior which has the intended effect, or reasonably foreseeable effect of interfering unduly with the work or academic performance of another or creating a hostile, intimidating or offensive environment. The hostile environment standard also applies to harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age and disability.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature which creates an offensive, intimidating or hostile environment.
View full policy (PDF, 74 KB).

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

Yellow light: University of Missouri System Collected Rules and Regulations: Standard of Conduct 12-13

Disruptive or disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression.
View full policy (PDF, 165 KB).

Posting Policies

Yellow light: Residence Hall Guide: Customizing Your Living Environment 12-13

[D]isplaying beverage signs or other signs and
posters that are not in good taste with the university
environment ... are all prohibited.
View full policy (PDF, 264 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Red light: Electronic Mail Acceptable Use Policy 12-13

These guidelines pertain specifically to the use of electronic mail at the University. Violations may result in disciplinary action. ... Do not send annoying, offensive or otherwise harassing messages.
View full policy (PDF, 92 KB).

Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

Green light policy: Community Standards: Student Expectations, Rights & Responsibilities 12-13

Missouri S&T strives to provide an environment in which students may develop as effective citizens and thoughtful, productive members of society. Freedom of expression and inquiry are essential elements of the University community.
Rights and Responsibilities ... Right to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, and right of petition and the responsibility to respect other's freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, and right of petition.
View full policy (PDF, 134 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.