“Group” means a collection of students who have not complied with the
requirements for becoming an organization, but who seek to act in concert for
some defined purpose.
A group shall become an organization when formally recognized by the CSA
Senate. Upon recognition of an organization, the CSA Senate and confirmed by
the College shall make clear that said recognition implies neither approval nor
disapproval of the aims, objectives, or policies of the organization.
Each College-related organization shall clearly state its aims, the obligation of
its members, and its selection criteria. Those criteria and obligations must be
consistent with the organization’s aims.
Any organization that engages in illegal activities, violates its constitution or
aims, or adversely affects the College’s maintenance of a residential, educational
community, may have sanction imposed against it by the CSA Senate, including
withdrawal of the CSA Senate recognition. Sanctions imposed by the CSA
Senate are subject to review by the College Council.
The CSA Senate shall have the authority to allocate College funds derived from
student fees for use by organizations. Only organizations (as opposed to groups)
may receive College funds on a continuing basis. A group that continues must
meet standards for organization. Every organization shall submit a statement of
income and expenses (budget) to the CSA Senate on a regular basis, but not less
than annually. Approval of requests for funds is conditioned upon submission of
such budget to and approval of such budget by, the CSA Senate.
Departure from an organization’s approved budget may cause for the CSA
Senate to impose sanctions. The College reserves the right to take action where
funds are being allocated inappropriately by the CSA Senate or used
inappropriately by an organization. No organization, group, or individual may
use the College’s name without the express authorization of the College Council
except to identify the institutional affiliation. College approval or disapproval of
any policy may not be stated or implied by an individual, group, or organization.
Membership lists of any group or organization will be available to College
authorities in ordinary pursuit of their duties. In addition, the names and
addresses of officers shall be required as a condition for access to College funds.
However, membership lists of officers and, where appropriate, the members of
organizations will be kept and released by the Director of Student Activities.
College facilities and services may be used by organizations, groups, and
individuals within the College for regular business meetings, for social
programs, and for programs open to the public. The Student Activities Office
works in conjunction with the CSA Senate and all student groups and
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