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Registered Student Organizations - Enforcement Procedures

Student Organizations and Students have specific rights and privileges afforded to them by the New York State Student Bill of Rights, The University’s Affirmation of Student Rights, and University Policies that enshrine the Free Exchange of Ideas and Freedom of Artistic Expression.

With this - Violations of University Policy, or Federal/State/City law could result in an organization receiving a suspension, probationary status, or immediate revocation of their registration status - pending investigation and deemed responsibility.

City, State, Federal, and International Law

Registered Student Organizations must adhere to the laws wherein which they operate.

University Policy

Registered Student Organizations must adhere to all policies and rules of The New School, including, but not limited to:

Inclusion

The purpose and goals of the student organization must benefit the students of The New School and be open and provide opportunities for all within the New School student community. This along with the University Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, Prohibited Relationships, and Title IX, and non-Title IX Sexual Harassment and Misconduct means that no student may be denied membership to an organization on the basis of protected statuses. This includes but isn’t limited to: race, color, religion, religious practices, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status or other personal attributes. All student organizations must be open and inclusive for all interested students to participate.

On Pause/Hiatus

Important: A Pause/Hiatus is not a suspension (interim or general) implemented by The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards - but can be in alignment with one. When a Student Organization's administrative support by SLI-TE are, ‘Paused’ or ‘On Hiatus’, this provides a moment of respite that allows the prioritization of the well-being of the student officers, members of the club, and the preservation of the mission and vision of an organization.

A Pause or Hiatus can be requested or activated by:

  • ⅔ of identified Student Officers
  • By 50.1% or more of student organization members. This proportion needs two methods of verification:
    • Member is listed on the Student Organization’s Roster on Narwhal Nation.
    • Student reflects and holds the appropriate membership eligibility as indicated on a Student Organization’s constitution.
  • A lapse in registration requirements (A common example is an unexpected absence/departure of a Student Officer or a Faculty/Staff Advisor until another Officer or Advisor is identified.)
  • A request In conjunction with an interim or general suspension implemented by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
  • If a Registered Student Organization is determined to be strongly affiliated with a Department or Program - at the request of the affiliated academic department chair or college dean

A Student Organization on ‘pause’ or ‘hiatus’ maintains its status as a Registered Student Organization - but is limited in its administrative privileges as matters impacting individuals and operations are addressed and resolved. The determination of what administrative privileges are paused can be determined by SLI-TE, The Student Organization, or if applicable - The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards through the formal processes identified within the Student Code of Conduct, facilitated by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

When possible, this pause and hiatus is communicated with existing (or remaining) student officers and the Faculty/Staff Advisor of the Student Organization (if applicable)

Measures can be altered or resolved at the discretion of SLI-TE, the Student Organization (If self-initiated), or at the prompting of The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards at the conclusion of an investigation or resolution of a sanction.

Pause/Hiatus in Conjunction with Student Conduct Investigation:

The below policy is in relationship with the Student Code of Conduct, and not the Student Code of Conduct itself, please refer to the Student Code of Conduct for information specific to Student Organizations.

Important: A student under investigation, probation, or sanctions is different from a Registered Student Organization under investigation, probation, or sanctions. Organizations receiving disciplinary sanctions do not affect an individual students’ disciplinary standing (students may still be charged separately as an individual).

When The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) receives a complaint against a student organization concerning a possible violation of the Student Code of Conduct, the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards could, “suspend activities” of a Student Organization on Campus. Concurrently with this SCCS suspension, SLI-TE could implement the , ‘On Pause/Hiatus’ status.

Organizations on Pause or Hiatus, when aligned with an Interim Suspension and SCCS Suspension, should be meeting with the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards in a timely manner. Once an investigation has been completed, Organizations on pause/ on hiatus are either returned to their original tier and registration (if deemed not responsible) or provided a sanction/probationary status which comes with specific and customized procedures and guidance.

Deemed Responsible: Probationary Status or Removal

Important: A student under investigation, probation, or sanctions is different from a registered student organization under investigation, probation, or sanctions. Organizations receiving disciplinary sanctions do not affect an individual students’ disciplinary standing (students may still be charged separately as an individual)

If a Student Organization is deemed responsible and in violation of the Student Code of Conduct, the appropriate sanction will be determined through the formal processes identified within the Student Code of Conduct, facilitated by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Sanctions are held by Registered Student Organizations or organizations with Registration History across academic years and semester cycles (Ex: If an organization is required to be on probation until a following registration cycle - the probation is not reset or rescinded at the re-registration period)

For full language surrounding investigations and the Student Code of Conduct as it pertains to Registered Student Organizations, please see the Student Code of Conduct.

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