Griffin scratch handbook 2014 2015

VII. All student organizations seeking registration shall, at the time they apply to be registered, meet the following criteria and agree to the following responsibilities: A. The student organization must have a constitution which states the purpose and goals of the organization and how they are consistent and compatible with Fontbonne University’s Core Documents. The constitution must indicate a statement with respect to the organization’s affiliation, if any, with off-campus organizations. Any changes in a student organization will require review of the organization’s registration status.

B. The student organization must demonstrate how its purposes and goals contribute to the educational mission of Fontbonne University.

C. The student organization must agree to institutional policies and procedures appropriate to the organization’s activities and conduct both on and off campus.

D The student organization must agree to comply with the University’s nondiscrimination policy in regard to membership.

E. The student organization must agree that the exercise of freedom of expression will be done in a peaceful, non-disruptive manner and with appropriate consideration of and respect for differing points of view.

F. The student organization, when involved in issues that may be controversial or provocative, must seek the advice and counsel of their advisor and the Director of Leadership Education and Student Activities in collaboration with the Vice President for Student Affairs.

G. Because registration of a student organization in no way implies that the institution necessarily endorses positions or points of view espoused privately or publicly by members of the organization, the student organization should represent itself in ways that make this point clear.

VIII. All student organizations are required to register every spring semester with the Department of Leadership Education and Student Activities for compliance of their activities with their constitution and the consistency of their constitution with Fontbonne University’s Core Documents.

IX. Registered student organizations complying with the criteria and responsibilities listed above have the following rights and benefits: A. Use of the University name in association with the organization in the manner designated by the institution.

B. Use of University facilities, at no charge or at reduced charge, in accordance with applicable policies for meetings and activities. Facilities shall be granted on a priority basis to registered student organizations or departments in an objective manner based on the consistency of the proposed use of the facilities with the purpose of the organization as stated in its constitution.

C. Solicitation of membership on campus under the organization’s name.

D. Use of campus bulletin boards and other designated posting areas according to policies on posting in this Griffin Scratch.

E. Access to campus services, leadership programs, the expertise of a faculty or staff advisor, representation in student government, the advice and counsel of the Department of Leadership Education & Student Activities staff and appropriate communication resources on campus.

F. The request of student activity funding from appropriate sources.

G. Access to the 4th floor Medaille Hall with a key given to the student organization president.

H. Listing of the organization in the official publications of the University.

I. Access to campus services such as audiovisual equipment, inter-campus mail, etc.

J. The right to actively promote the goals, purpose, identity, programs and activities 8