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Student Conduct Code -
Student Organization Rules
8.050.2. Expectations for Student Organization Conduct. In addition to all of the Expectations for Student Conduct listed above, the following acts are prohibited and any student organization found to have committed, have attempted to commit, or to have willfully aided or abetted any of the following acts of misconduct is subject to the sanctions hereafter described in this chapter. Sanctions for student organization misconduct may include revocation or denial of recognition, registration, or charter, as well as other appropriate sanctions, pursuant to 8.080 of this Code.
TRUST: Trust is a deeply held community value. Organizations at Truman State University exemplify honesty, integrity and a respect for truth in all of their dealings. Behavior that demonstrates a lapse of trust includes, but is not limited to:
1. Taking property/property damage.
1.1. Intentional taking of (a) University property or (b) property of another.
1.2. Intentional or reckless damage to (a) University property or (b) property of another.
1.3. Procuring any money, goods, services, or thing of value under false pretenses, including the issuance of a check, draft, money order, or use of a credit card knowing that it will be dishonored upon presentation for payment.
1.4. Knowingly taking possession of stolen property.
1.5. Keeping in its possession property or services not belonging to their organization without authorization.
2. Providing false and/or misleading information and/or falsification of University records.
2.1. (a) Lying, (b) deceiving, or (c) furnishing false and/or misleading information for the purpose of causing another person or University official to act or refrain from acting.
2.2. (a) Forgery, (b) alteration, or (c) misuse of any document, record, material, file, or instrument of identification.
2.3. Deliberately or purposefully providing false or misleading verbal or written information about another person that results in damage to the person’s reputation.
2.4. Tampering with or improperly attempting to influence the election(s) of any student organization(s) or group.
3. Unauthorized use of keys, and/or entry.
3.2. Unauthorized (a) entry, (b) attempted entry, (c) use of University premises or (d) remaining in private or restricted areas of University or community facilities is prohibited.
4. University wordmark violations.
4.1. Unauthorized use of the (a) University’s name, (b) abbreviation, (c) trademarks or (d) wordmarks, including the Bulldog, logo, seal, or other graphic identity symbols.
4.2. The phrases “Truman State” or “Truman State University” (or some form thereof) cannot precede the title of the organization or group.
COMMUNITY: Truman State University organizations honor and value their community. Behavior that violates this value includes, but is not limited to:
5. Disruptive Conduct. No student organization will:
5.1. Act in a manner that can reasonably be expected to disturb the academic pursuits or infringe upon the privacy, rights, privileges, health or safety of (a) students, (b) the University community, or (c) local community.
5.2. Obstruct the (a) free movement of other students around the campus, (b) interfere with the use of University facilities, or (c) prevent the normal operation of University.
5.3. Condone or encourage acts that cause physical harm.
5.4. Engage in obscene or indecent conduct.
5.5. Fail to comply with the administrative policies as enacted by the University.
5.6. Fail to comply with the directions of (a) University officials or (b) authorized agents acting in the performance of their duties.
6. Compliance with the Directions or Requests of University Officials.
6.1. Student organization officers, leaders and spokespersons will comply with all directions or requests of (a) University officials or (b) law enforcement officers in a timely manner.
6.2. Student organization members will comply with all directions or requests of (a) University officials or (b) law enforcement officers in a timely manner.
7. Use of Facilities.
7.3. Those individuals acting on behalf of an organization that reserves facilities should check with the University department or office responsible for the facility to guarantee that all procedures have been followed.
8. Fire Safety and Sanitation.
8.1. (a) Tampering with or (b) damaging fire safety equipment is prohibited.
8.2. (a) Causing, (b) condoning, or (c) encouraging the creation of any situation involving incendiary or other chemicals or substances, explosives or fire that reasonably may result in danger to another’s person or property is prohibited.
8.3. (a) Possession or (b) use of fireworks, incendiary devices, or dangerous explosives is prohibited.
8.4. Failure to properly maintain a student organization’s facilities, property (furnishings, equipment, etc.), or surrounding real estate property so as to create a potential danger to the health and/or safety of the occupants or members of the University and surrounding community is prohibited.
9. Abuse of University Conduct procedures, including but not limited to:
9.1. Failure to obey the summons of the University Conduct system or University official.
9.2. Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information to the University Conduct system.
9.3. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of the University Conduct system.
9.4. Initiation of a conduct proceeding knowingly without cause.
9.5. Failure to provide, destroying or hiding information during an investigation of an alleged policy violation;
9.6. Attempting to discourage or discouraging an individual's proper participation in, or use of, the University Conduct system.
9.7. Attempting or committing an act of retaliation against a person or student organization that has reported a violation of the Student Conduct Code.
9.8. Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a conduct hearing body or hearing officer prior to, or during the course of, a University Conduct proceeding.
9.9. Harassment of a member of a conduct hearing body prior to, during, or after a University Conduct proceeding.
9.10. Failure to comply with the sanction or sanctions imposed under the Student Conduct Code.
9.11. Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the University Conduct system.
10. Conduct that is (a) obscene based on contemporary community standards or that is (b)
detrimental to the University's image as a public institution.
11. Other misconduct.
11.1. Social Host. It is the responsibility of any student organization who hosts a visitor or guest on campus, at a University sponsored event/activity or student organization sponsored event/activity, to ensure that the guest knows and adheres to the Student Conduct Code. In instances where guests violate rules or codes, the student organization host will be held responsible. Student organizations are responsible for all that occurs within facilities they have reserved for use on campus, or which they own or rent off-campus. Whether a visitor is a student, non-student, or non-identified guest, the student organization host will be held responsible for violations of the Student Conduct Code. Responsibility under these rules may occur even if the host organizations’ officers are not a participant in the activity or have left the visitor(s) alone.
11.2. Violation of University policies as defined above in this chapter, when such policies are published or otherwise made known to students in a fair and open manner (Student Handbook, Residence Life Handbook, General/Graduate Catalog, University website, etc.).
11.3. Misconduct at University sponsored/related activities. Violation of University rules of a host institution sponsored/related activity.
CIVILITY: Truman State University organizations exemplify civil and respectful treatment of others in their dealings and interactions. Behavior that violates this value includes, but is not limited to:
12. Damage to Property. Intentional or reckless (a) damage or (b) destruction of another’s
property is prohibited.
13. Advertising.
13.1. Origination or circulation of any advertising media that contains matter that violates or is contrary to the policies of the University, Student Organization Recognition Agreement, Center for Student Involvement, Department of Residence Life, Student Recreation Center, Student Union, and/or federal, state or local law is prohibited.
13.2. Origination or circulation of any advertising media containing (a) false information, (b) misleading information, (c) obscene language, (d) patently offensive material, (e) the promotion of alcohol consumption, or (f) illegal activities/behavior is prohibited.
14. Abusive affiliation, (hazing), which the law might recognize by the term "hazing" is any act on or off the campus of the University, that a reasonable person would find to endanger the mental or physical health or comfort or safety of a student or prospective student or member, or which results in the destruction or removal of public or private property, or which causes extreme embarrassment, or public humiliation, for the purpose of initiation or admission into, affiliation with, or confirming any form of affiliation, or continued membership in a student organization regardless of an individual’s consent to participate in the activity. Acts of abusive affiliation include, but not be limited to:
14.1. Any activity which endangers the physical health or safety of the student or
prospective member, including, but not limited to, physical brutality, whipping, beating, paddling, slapping, kicking, choking, scratching, branding, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug, or other substance, or forced smoking or chewing of tobacco products; or
14.2. Any activity that endangers the mental health of the student or prospective member, including but not limited to sleep deprivation, physical confinement, placing prospective members of an organization or group in ambiguous situations which lead to confusion and emotional stress or other extreme stress inducing activity; or
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP: Truman State University organizations are given and accept a high level of responsibility as role models. Responsible citizenship requires self-reflection and acceptance of the duty to model ethical and moral conduct. Behavior that violates this value includes, but is not limited to:
15. Alcohol and Drug Related Misconduct. Missouri law prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by those under the legal drinking age and prohibits making alcoholic beverages available to persons under the legal drinking age.
15.1. No organization will furnish or cause to be or allow to be furnished any alcoholic beverage to any person under the legal drinking age.
15.3. No organization will furnish or cause to be or allow to be furnished any alcoholic beverage to any person in a state of noticeable intoxication.
15.4. The unlawful (a) manufacture (b) possession, (c) use, (d) sale, (e) distribution of narcotic or other controlled substances, (f) drug paraphernalia, and/or (g) other chemicals is prohibited. Each organization will take all necessary steps to see that this regulation is not violated at functions it sponsors as well as on any property it owns, operates, and/or rents.
15.5. Each student organization will take all necessary steps to see that no person under the legal drinking age possesses any alcoholic beverages at (a) functions it sponsors as well as within any (b) property or (c) transportation it owns, operates, and/or rents.
15.6. When alcoholic beverages are present at off-campus activities sponsored by a student organization, (a) the organization must provide non-carbonated, non-alcoholic beverages and an adequate supply of food that is in plain view of those attending; and (b) the organization must not permit, encourage, or sponsor participation in pre-loading or any drinking games or themes that might encourage the rapid/excessive consumption of alcohol.
16. Gambling. Student organizations are prohibited from the following:
16.1. Play or sponsor an unlawful game of chance for money or for anything of value (e.g., raffle) on (a) University premises or at (b) any event sponsored by a student organization.
16.3. Wager on a University team or organization in a competition, with or without an intent to have a direct influence on the outcome of the competition (a) on University premises or (b) at a University or student organization sponsored activity or event.
17. Outstanding Debt.
17.2. Student organizations will not knowingly enter into purchase or rental agreements that are beyond the resources of the organization’s ability to pay.
18. Social Events.
18.1. Crowd size that exceeds such limits so as to infringe upon the rights and/or property of others and/or endanger those in attendance is prohibited. Student organizations should refer to other national parent organizations or University policies for specific information on crowd size.
18.2. Failure to provide adequate security personnel or other security measures in order to ensure the safety of those in attendance at an organization-sponsored event is prohibited.
18.3. Failure to provide adequate parking so that vehicles are impeding the normal flow of traffic, parked illegally or parked on private property without proper authorization is prohibited.
18.4. Conducting any event that interferes with the normal progress of academic events on campus is prohibited.
18.5. Failure to register and get appropriate approval for any outdoor event on or adjacent to campus (via Outdoor Event Permit) with the Center for Student Involvement five (5) days before the event is prohibited (30 days advance approval is required for parades and events involving fireworks).
18.6. Failure to adhere to specific time limits and other restrictions required of all outdoor events on campus involving bands or other forms of amplified music is prohibited. Outdoor events on campus must cease by 1:00 a.m. unless prior approval has been received from the University.
19. Solicitation and Fundraising. All student organizations will conduct any solicitation and fundraising activities in a manner that does not violate and is not contrary to the policies of the University or its Center for Student Involvement, Department of Residence Life, Student Recreation Center, Student Union, and/or federal, state, or local law.
Acts of misconduct by a student organization will be cumulative in effect, and all acts of misconduct may be considered together in deciding whether the Student Conduct Code has been violated and, if a violation is found, the imposition of sanctions.
Cross-reference: Sections 5.070 and 7.020 of the Code