University of Missouri at St. Louis
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 Thomas F George University of Missouri at St. Louis 401 Woods Hall One University Boulevard Saint Louis, MO 63121 314-516-5252 chancellor@umsl.edu |
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| Website: | http://www.umsl.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 Planner: Student Conduct Code 12-13
Student Planner: Sexual Harassment 12-13
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- The purpose or effect of such conduct is to interfere unreasonably with the work or academic performance of the person being harassed; or
- The purpose or effect of such conduct to a reasonable person is, to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
Student Planner: Student Conduct Code 12-13
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Disruptive or disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression.
Free Speech Zones
Student Organization Handbook: Demonstration Policy 12-13
hours before the event by completing a Rally or Demonstration Request Form. Any organization holding a rally,
demonstration, or like event shall appoint four students to act as marshals for the event. The marshals’ names must
be listed on the request form. It will be the duty of the marshals to ensure that all participants are properly
instructed as to provisions of these regulations and that no action is performed which will discredit the student
body or the University. If the organization is distributing handbills or leaflets, the group is responsible for the
cleanup following the distribution. The organizations, as well as all individuals participating, are responsible for
following the Student Standard of Conduct.
Posting Policies
Student Organization Handbook: Bulletin Board Posting 12-13
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materials posted on University property. ... Material advertising events that conflict with University policies may or may not be approved. The Office of Student Life shall make this determination.
Internet Usage Policies
Student Planner: Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy 12-13
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- sending annoying or obscene messages or images to other users ...
- posting of inappropriate Web materials
- harassing individuals using electronic transmissions
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in October 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.
