Montana Tech of the University of Montana

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Public or Private: Public
Federal Circuit: Ninth Circuit
Head of Institution: Chancellor Donald Blackketter
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
1300 West Park Street
Butte, MT 59701
800-445-8324
Website: http://www.mtech.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: Sexual Harassment 11-12

Sexual harassment is the introduction of unwelcome sexual activities or comments
into the work or learning situation.
For general policy purposes, sexual harassment may be described as sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other physical conduct and expressive behavior
of a sexual nature where
...
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's academic
or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning
employment or educational environment.
View full policy (PDF, 2084 KB).

Internet Usage Policies

Board of Regents Policy & Procedures Manual: Information Technology - Students 11-12

GUIDELINES: RECOMMENDATIONS, NOT REQUIREMENTS ... The following items represent, but do not fully define, misuse of information technology resources ... Using resources for derogatory, racially offensive, sexually offensive, harassing, threatening, or discriminatory purposes.
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Advertised Commitments to Free Expression

College Community Expectations Program Manual: Students Rights 11-12

In their relations w ith the College and the Montana University System, students have
the same legal duties and obligations as other persons and enjoy the same freedoms of
speech, press, religion, peaceful assembly, and petition. Therefore, the College shall
respect the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and law s of the United States and
the State of Montana.
View full policy (PDF, 355 KB).

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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in July 2011. 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.