Emory 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: | Private | |
| Federal Circuit: | Eleventh Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | President James W Wagner Emory University Office of the President Administrative Building 408 201 Dowman Drive Atlanta, GA 30322 404-727-6013 james.wagner@emory.edu | |
| Website: | http://www.emory.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)
Office of Equal Opportunity Programs: Discriminatory Harassment Policy 12-13
Emory's policy prohibits discriminatory harassment of a non-sexual nature, which includes verbal, physical, or graphic conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran's status, or other status protected by applicable law and that
* Has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment, educational, or living environment; or
* Has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or a student's academic performance.
* Has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment, educational, or living environment; or
* Has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or a student's academic performance.
Prohibited behavior may, for example, include conduct or material (physical, oral, written, or graphic, including e-mail messages posted or circulated in the community) involving epithets, slurs, negative stereotyping, or threatening, intimidating, or hostile acts, that serves no scholarly purpose appropriate to the academic context and gratuitously denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group because of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran's status, or any factor protected by applicable law.
View full policy (PDF, 351 KB). Undergraduate Code of Conduct: Expectations of Conduct 12-13
Although it is neither possible nor necessary to specify every instance of misconduct that could result in disciplinary action against a student, the following are examples of the types of behavior that are considered violations of this Code. ... Misuse of computer or network resources, including but not limited to use of another individual’s identification or password; using computer or network resources to send anonymous, obscene, or abusive messages ... Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion, or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person ... Behaving in a manner that a reasonable person would consider alarming, disorderly, or indecent.
View full policy (PDF, 635 KB). 
Residence Life Policies: Discrimination and Harassment 12-13
[Discriminatory harassment] includes but is not limited
to, objectionable epithets, demeaning depiction or treatment, and threatening or actual abuse or
harm.
View full policy (PDF, 667 KB). to, objectionable epithets, demeaning depiction or treatment, and threatening or actual abuse or
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Office of Equal Opportunity Programs: Discriminatory Harassment Policy 12-13
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: ... Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance (or a student's academic performance) or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work (or academic) environment.
[Sexual harassment] does refer to any non-academic remarks or actions of a sexual nature that are not welcome and are likely to be viewed as personally offensive. ... This can include but is not limited to any of the following activities that are unwelcome by the recipient: physical or verbal advances; sexual flirtations; propositions; verbal abuse of a sexual nature; vulgar talk or jokes; degrading graphic materials or verbal comments of a sexual nature about an individual or his or her appearance; the display of sexually suggestive objects outside a scholarly context and purpose; and physical contact of a sexual or particularly personal nature. Cartoons, pictures, or other graphic materials that create a hostile or offensive working environment may also be considered as harassment.
View full policy (PDF, 351 KB). Internet Usage Policies
Information Technology Conditions of Use 12-13
Limited and reasonable personal use of Emory’s IT resources is acceptable and allowed, as long as it does not: ... Reflect poorly on the institution
View full policy (PDF, 196 KB). Policies on Bias and Hate Speech
Residence Life Policies: Acts of Intolerance 12-13
An [Act of Intolerance] is defined as any act directed against any person or group as a result of their personage including but not limited to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ability, or veteran's status and that has the effect of creating an offensive, demeaning, intimidating, or hostile environment for that person in particular or others who may see, hear, or otherwise witness the act. Furthermore, students' use of epithets or names in a derogatory manner will be constituted as an [Act of Intolerance].
View full policy (PDF, 667 KB). Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
Office of Equal Opportunity Programs: Discriminatory Harassment Policy 12-13
Emory University is an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged, and diverse community dedicated to the ideals of free academic discourse in teaching, scholarship, and community service. Emory University abides by the values of academic freedom and is built on the assumption that contention among different views is positive and necessary for the expansion of knowledge, both for the University itself and as a training ground for society at large. Emory is committed to the widest possible scope for the free circulation of ideas.
View full policy (PDF, 351 KB). Campus Life Student Organization Speakers Policy 12-13
The University places a very high value on freedom of speech and on the opportunity for
intellectual stimulation that can be a product of controversial content.
intellectual stimulation that can be a product of controversial content.
Emory University, as a staunch upholder of academic freedom, supports and encourages the
exchange of ideas within the University community, including ideas that may be unpopular or
controversial.
View full policy (PDF, 260 KB). exchange of ideas within the University community, including ideas that may be unpopular or
controversial.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in April 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.
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