One or more of the following sanctions may be imposed on an RSO that is responsible for violations of this policy:
10.1 RSO Written Warning
A status in which the case was handled through the formal process and further violations of the University rules will result in more serious sanctions.
10.2 RSO Probation
A status which generally will not exceed eighteen (18) months, unless at the discretion of the decision-maker(s). RSOs that violate any regulation while on RSO probation are likely to receive enhanced sanctions for any subsequent violations.
RSOs are not eligible for Student Leadership Awards or housing merit waivers, if applicable, while on RSO Probation.
RSOs are able to recruit and add members during this probationary period and may host other activities unless otherwise specified.
10.3 RSO Deferred Suspension
Deferred Suspension is used as an outcome where offenses are serious enough to warrant a suspension but when specific circumstances within the case mitigate the offense. Deferred Suspension is a period of time in which an RSO is given an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to abide by this policy and the University’s expectations.
During the Deferred Suspension, the RSO is able to operate with sanction-specific restrictions and their status will be “Deferred Suspension”. If, after a review, it is found that the RSO fails to complete any of the assigned conditions and/or has any subsequent violations, the status of Deferred Suspension will be moved to Suspension.
10.4 RSO Suspension
Suspension means denial of rights and privileges of a registered organization for a period not to exceed two (2) calendar years. Any organization whose registration is suspended, must cease all organizational activities upon receipt of the notice of suspension.
While an RSO is under RSO Suspension, they may not function at the University including; utilize University facilities or services, or participate in any University-sponsored programs/events, recruit or initiate new members.
The RSOs on suspension may serve a suspension period and then move into a probationary period to work on conditions in order to get back into Good Standing.
The RSO must submit a petition for reinstatement and have it approved by the Office of Academic and Community Conduct before being allowed to return. To be eligible to petition for reinstatement, students must have successfully completed all educational conditions and remedies.
10.4 RSO Expulsion
The immediate termination of a RSO status as a registered student organization without the possibility of reinstatement.
10.5 Additional Outcomes
Outcomes may include, but are not limited to the following in addition to the above sanction:
- Exclusion from intramural competition;
- Restitution for loss incurred by an individual or the University as a result of RSO violation(s);
- Denial of use of University property for meetings or activities;
- Limited or full campus bans to University property or any University sponsored program, activity, or related event, as specified in the outcome;
- Suspension of participation in recruitment events (ie. K-Day, Spring Fling, Greek Recruitment/Rush);
- Loss of social opportunities (ie. unable to host and/or sponsor activities, social events, parties, functions, etc.) for a period of time;
- Loss of participating in University events (ie. Homecoming, Winter Carnival, etc.);
- Loss of university funding (departmental, donation, student activity fee, etc.)
- Community service and/or participation in educational programs.