Speech and Expression Policy
Regis University
Relevant Excerpt
Policy Statement: Regis University is committed to a free and open exchange of ideas and recognizes the rights of community members to assemble peaceably, to express their views, and to challenge competing viewpoints as long as any speech, expression, event or activity does not limit the freedom of others; incite violence; provoke hatred; damage or deface University property; or impede the student body, faculty and staff in the performance of their work, education or scheduled activities.
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2. Community Standards:
Regis University expects each community member and event participant to abide by the following standards:
- Respect the rights and human dignity of others.
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- Respect the different backgrounds, religious traditions, and identities of others.
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The University prohibits expression that violates the law, constitutes an immediate threat, conflicts with or opposes the University's mission or Catholic character, or violates the University’s Nondiscrimination & Sexual Misconduct Policy or standards of the Student Code of Conduct. Bias-related incidents, such as epithets, slurs, negative stereotyping, threats, intimidation or hostile acts of communication that relate to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any classification protected by our laws and policies are prohibited and may be considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
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3. Event/Activity Guidelines:
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Sponsoring organizations and individuals are invited to consult with Student Affairs staff to ensure that their event reflects the University’s Catholic, Jesuit standards and values.
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4. In addition to the limitations and conditions enumerated above, the University has specific terms for the following kinds of events.
a. Requirements to Hold a Demonstration, Protest or Rally:
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v. The University reserves the right to make reasonable restrictions on location, time or format of such demonstrations for the following purposes: ...
- to facilitate a free exchange of ideas consistent with the academic environment and the University's mission and values
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c. Requirements for Inviting a Speaker
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viii. Regis University reserves the right to exclude from campus speakers or groups whose nature or presentation is contrary to or inconsistent with the University’s mission or Jesuit, Catholic character, determination of which shall be at the sole discretion of the President or his designee.