Section 1720-02-04-.01 - INTRODUCTION(1) The University has as its primary purpose the search for truth, and the chief limits on student activities are the requirements of the University as a corporate entity with legal obligations in the state. The University has a positive responsibility to encourage students to develop toward full civic and social participation. Students should have the opportunity to participate in associations which promote political literacy, and interest in public affairs. They should also have the opportunity to hear speakers - whether from the faculty, the student body, or from outside the University - who represent diverse views. The University encourages the free exchange and discussion of ideas as part of its responsibility in preparing its students. In doing so it neither endorses nor disclaims any particular idea, system of thought, or point of view.(2) When groups of students wish to have a continuous association, intended to last beyond the term of those immediately involved, it is appropriate that they be required to qualify for registration by the University. All registered associations should be accorded the same privileges and be bound by the same obligation. University registration does not mean endorsement of the purpose or activities of any association by the faculty or administration. It means only that the association is accepted as meeting the minimum requirements set for all student associations.(3) National social fraternities and sororities have their own governing and advisory organizations. Acceptance of these organizations as responsible agencies, through which the University may deal with their affiliates on the campus, is a part of continuing University recognition. Such organizations, therefore, are not required to follow the specific provisions herein for faculty advisers and for fund control.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1720-02-04-.01
Original rule filed September 15, 1976; effective October 15, 1976. Amendment and new rule filed December 5, 1979; effective February 12, 1980. Repeal and new rule filed May 27, 1986; effective August 12, 1986.Authority: Public Acts of Tennessee, 1839-1840, Chapter 98, Section 5 and Public Acts of Tennessee, 1807, Chapter 64.