Legal Resources
- The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Sections 3, 4, 18, and 19 protect the freedom of expression of those subject to U.S. and Wisconsin law, respectively.
- Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter UWS 17 governs “Student Non-Academic Misconduct;” Chapter UWS 18 governs “Conduct on University Lands;” and Chapter UWS 21 governs the “Use of University Facilities.”
UW–Madison Policies
- Political Activity and Public Advocacy on Campus: Guidelines for Fall 2024
- Expressive Activity Policy
- Expressive Activity Guide
- UW updates policy on expressive activity, expands educational and community resources
- UW–Madison Bias Reporting
- UW-Madison Policies Related to Facilities/Space:
- Policy UW-2065: Restricted Use of University Unions
- Policy UW-2073: Priorities on Use of Space
- Policy UW-2078: Space/Use of Food Service Facilities
- Policy UW-6000: UW–Madison Use of Facilities and Land
- Policy UW-6001: Use of UW–Madison Facilities for Political Purposes
- Policy UW-6007: Rental Charges for UW Auditoria
- Policy UW-6012: Commercial Use of Facilities, Incentives, and Acceptance of Gifts
- UW-Madison Facility Use Guidelines
- Faculty Legislation II-303: Protected and Unprotected Expression in a Work-Related Setting
UW–Madison Initiatives
UW–Madison Courses and Modules
UW System
- Board of Regents Policy Document 4-21 expresses the Board’s “Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.”
- Civil Dialogue Website