Student Groups and Organizations
Student groups and organizations may be charged with violations of this Code.
A student group or organization and its officers may be held collectively or individually responsible when violations of this Code by those associated with the group or organization have received the tacit or overt consent or encouragement of the group or organization or of the group’s or organization’s leaders, officers, or spokespersons. Punishment of one or several individuals for the acts of others should be avoided if the identities of the specific offenders can be readily ascertained. Association does not require formal membership, and individuals who might reasonably be regarded as regular participants in group or organization activities may be held to be associated with the group or organization. The officers or leaders or any identifiable spokespersons for a student group or organization may be directed by the Dean or a designee to take appropriate action designed to prevent or end violations of this Code by the group or organization or by any persons associated with the group or organization who can reasonably be said to be acting in the group’s or organization’s behalf. Failure to make reasonable efforts to comply with the Dean’s directive shall be considered a violation of this Code, specifically “Ignoring or Refusing a Reasonable Request of Authorized University Personnel.” Sanctions for group or organization misconduct may include revocation or denial of recognition or registration, as well as other appropriate sanctions outlined in this Code.