Freedom of Expression | Student Affairs | ECU Report an Accessibility Barrier Freedom of Expression The primary function of East Carolina University is the discovery, improvement, transmission, and dissemination of knowledge by means of research, teaching, discussion, and debate. To fulfill this function, the University must strive to ensure the fullest degree of intellectual freedom and free expression as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The diverse ideas and opinions of members of the University Community will sometimes conflict. However, intellectual conflict may give rise to the theories and concepts that drive our society forward and must not be suppressed solely because they are thought by others to be offensive, unwise, immoral, disagreeable or wrongheaded. East Carolina University Related Polices Freedom of Expression Regulation Use of University Property Student Grievance University of North Carolina System Related Polices 1300.8 Policy on Free Speech and Free Expression Within the University of North Carolina System (PDF) CHAPTER VI- ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND TENURE (PDF) State of North Carolina Related Polices Campus Free Speech (PDF) Article I, Section 14 of the North Carolina Constitution East Carolina University Freedom of Expression Staff ECU Campus Wide Meagan I. Kiser, Interim General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs Campus Deputy Erik Kneubuehl, Associate Vice Chancellor in Student Affairs Campus Resources Central Reservations Office CRO@ecu.edu (252) 328-4755 Reporting a Concern freespeech@ecu.edu (252) 328-4701 ECU Police ECUpolice@ecu.edu (252) 328-6787 Dean of Students Office DOS@ecu.edu (252) 328-9297 Student Organizations studentengagement@ecu.edu (252) 328-1808 Additional Resources Campus Free Speech and Free Expression UNC School of Law First Amendment Law Review Speech on Campus UNC School of Government Free Speech Campus Events: University Calendar Student Calendar