Connected Policies and Guidelines

Emory University’s policies and guidelines complement the Respect for Open Expression Policy, while addressing sustainability, maintenance, and safety guidelines. Note that an individual’s counter-speech may not deface or materially change the meaning of another community member’s previous expression of speech. These policies and guidelines apply to all individuals and groups at Emory.

While promoting open expression, dissent, and demonstration, university policies and guidelines affirm the right of others to pursue their normal activities and to be protected from injury or property damage, as defined by law.

Expression and/or activities which threaten violence or force or encourages others to use or threaten violence or force, speech which causes harassment, or speech which violates local, state, or federal law is not protected by the Open Expression Policy.