Setting it higher could be detrimental. If we do, it should be at 2.0. What we have now is working fine. There should just be a 2.0, anything above will restrict too much. Certain clubs have higher standards for reasons.
Academics play an important role.
This is higher learning. There are many people who don t have stellar GPA s and are here. How can you tell people they can t join. We also can t tell an organization how to select members. Organizations are extracurricular activities.