Rules and Enforcement with Clubs & Organizations
A “student group” is defined as any group of students which has applied for and received recognition from the University as a club or organization or any inter-collegiate athletic teams.
In addition to complying with state law and the rules for individual students set out in this policy, student groups must also adhere to the following rule regarding use of funds for the purchase of alcohol: No Student activity fees, other University collected fee, or funds deposited or administered through the Student Government Association or the University shall be used to purchase alcohol for use either on campus or off campus. This policy is applicable to on-campus or off-campus events or gatherings.
Procedure for Violations Involving a Student Club or Organization:
- Documentation should be forwarded to the Director of Campus Programming or designee.
- The Director/designee will meet with the members involved in the incident, the club/organization President, and the Advisor, conduct any additional investigation that is necessary, and then render a finding for violations involving the club/organization, individuals involved in the incident, or both.
- If the student club or organization is found responsible, the Director/designee will impose a sanction or combination of sanctions and inform the SGA President and any other governing council (as appropriate) that a violation has occurred. A record of the incident will remain on file with the Director of Campus Programming.
- If, upon review, the Director finds violations involving individuals, sanctions will be imposed as stated in the policy.
Procedure for Violations Involving an Inter-collegiate Athletic Team:
- Documentation should be forwarded to the Director of Athletics or designee.
- The Director/designee will meet with the members involved in the incident and the Coach, conduct any additional investigation that is necessary, and then render a finding for violations involving the club/organization, individuals involved in the incident, or both.
- If the athletic team is responsible, the Director/designee will impose a sanction or combination of sanctions. A record of the incident will remain on file with the Director of Athletics.
- If, upon review, the Director finds violations involving individuals, sanctions will be imposed as stated in the policy.
Tier 1 or Tier 2 violation