Right to Trial by Peers Students have the right to trial by peers in cases that have been reserved for the student courts by established University policy. Any incident occurring outside the University should not be given University jurisdiction. Only where the University's interest as an academic community is distinct and clearly involved should the special authority of the institution be asserted. The University shall be open to all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion or national origin. Students will be free to organize and associate to promote their common interests.
Student organizations are free to invite their own faculty or staff advisers.
Advisers may advise organizations in the exercise of responsibility, but they shall not have the authority to control the policy of the organizations. Student organizations are required to publicize information concerning purpose, criteria for membership and a current list of officers. They shall not be required to submit a membership list as a condition of institutional recognition other than an initial list of members. No recognized student organization can be denied access to University facilities if available, unless they prove to be irresponsible in the care of such facilities. Campus organizations shall not deny membership to students solely because of race, sex, color, religion or national origin.