Section 1720-02-04-.08 - DENIAL OF REGISTRATION(1) A refusal by the Dean of Students to recommend registration for a student organization must be based on one or more of the following: (a) If the statement of purpose is illegal under local, state, or federal laws or does not conform with regular University regulations.(b) If the organization would in the opinion of the Dean of Students constitute a clear and present danger to the continued or proper functioning of the University, or if its purposes are outside of the educational functions of the University.(2) The Dean of Students shall use the following procedures prior to any recommendation that an organization not be registered.(a) If the organization's constitution does not conform with those requirements set forth in the policies governing student organizations, the Dean or his representative(s) shall meet informally with the organization in order to explain the violations and how the organization can meet the requirements by revising its constitution.(b) If the violations are not eliminated or seem to fall under those criteria listed under Paragraph A above, the Dean of Students shall hold a hearing to determine whether the organization should be registered.(c) Prior to the hearing the Dean of Students shall issue to the organization an order to show cause why registration should not be denied and stating the reasons for issuance of said show cause order.(d) The Dean shall notify the organization in writing of the date, time, and place of hearing on the show cause order.(e) The Dean shall permit the organization to appear at the hearing with an adviser of its choice and to present evidence and argument on its behalf.(f) If the Dean determines that registration should not be granted, he shall issue a written report, a copy of which must be given to the organization, explaining the reasons for his negative recommendation to the Chancellor.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1720-02-04-.08
Original rule filed September 15, 1976; effective October 15, 1976. Amendment and new rule filed December 5, 1979; effective February 12, 1980. Amendment filed August 22, 1980; effective December 1, 1980. Repeal and new rule filed May 27, 1986; effective August 12, 1986. (Formerly 1720-2-4-.07)Authority: Public Acts of Tennessee, 1839-1840, Chapter 98, Section 5 and Public Acts of Tennessee, 1807, Chapter 64.