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Student Organizations are expected at all times to conduct themselves in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. A Student Organization believed to be involved in any of the activities identified in this policy as misconduct may be reported to the Student Conduct Officer for an investigation of the activity in question. A Student Organization is responsible for a violation of the Student Code of Conduct if 1) a member acts in contravention to the Code of Conduct as a representative of the organization; 2) the member’s actions, which contravene the Code of Conduct, result from the practices or dispositions of the Student Organization; or, 3) the member’s actions, which contravene the Code of Conduct, have been explicitly or tacitly approved by the Student Organization.

A. Procedure for Student Organizations: The procedure for addressing a charge filed through the Student Conduct Officer against a Student Organization is as follows:

  1. A written complaint is made with the Student Conduct Officer;
  2. The Student Conduct Officer investigates the complaint;
  3. The Student Conduct Officer determines whether the evidence supports the allegation of misconduct, and if so, may proceed with an informal resolution, including the imposition of any of the Sanctions in IX.B;
  4. The Student Organization may accept the decision or may request a hearing;
  5. The Student Conduct Board will meet with the appropriate parties to make findings of fact and determine appropriate Sanctions.

B. Sanctions for Student Organizations: Available Sanctions include all those stated under VII: Sanctions, as well as any of the following:

  1. Prohibition from recruiting and/or accepting new members;
  2. Prohibition from participating in University events and co-curricular activities;
  3. Restitution to reimburse the legal owners for a loss due to defacement, damage, fraud, theft, or misappropriation of property. The failure to make restitution shall be the cause for more severe disciplinary action;
  4. Denial of use of University facilities;
  5. Loss of recognition.