Speech Code Rating

103: Free Speech on Campus

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Protest and Demonstration Policies
  • Last Updated
K. As set forth in MTSU Policy 100 Use of Campus Property and Facilities Scheduling, Section IV. B. 2. c., MTSU will maintain the generally accessible, open, outdoor areas of its campus as traditional public forums for free speech by students and…

710: Violence on Campus

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Other Speech Codes
  • Last Updated
Violence addressed by this policy is defined as acts of violence or threats of aggression including gestures, or oral or written expression which: A. Create fear of bodily harm or death; B. Cause or are capable of causing death or bodily injury…

302 Student Rights and Freedoms

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
  • Last Updated
Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students, and the general well-being of society. At Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU or University) free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of these…

103: Free Speech on Campus

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
  • Last Updated
A. MTSU affirms that students have a fundamental constitutional right to free speech. B. MTSU is committed to giving students the broadest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge, learn, and discuss any issue, subject to limitations set forth in this policy…

27: Misconduct, Discrimination, and Harassment Based on Sex Including Pregnancy, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity/Expression

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
  • Last Updated
Sexual Harassment (student-on-student): Pursuant to T.C.A. § 49-7-2406, for purposes of allegations of sexual harassment where both the accused and the accuser are students, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct directed toward a person on the basis of sex that is…

930: Electronic Mail Acceptable Use

  • Policy Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Internet Usage Policies
  • Last Updated
As with any state-provided resource, the use of email services should be dedicated to legitimate University activities and is governed by rules of conduct similar to those applicable to the use of other information technology resources. The use of email services is…
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