6. Respect for Community and Protection of the Rights of Others by Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups

The purpose of this section is to communicate the importance of conducting organizational business and activities in a manner that does not negatively affect the educational mission of the University; adversely affect the welfare of others; or infringe upon the rights of others. Student organizations are recognized by the Student Government Commission for Student Organizations and are independent of NDSU. Because of their relationship with the University, student organizations are expected to uphold and comply with University policies and the Code of Student Behavior.6.1 Responsibilities of Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
6.1.1 A student organization or a group affiliated with the University shall be deemed responsible for acts of inappropriate behavior committed by individuals where such acts:(a) are mandated, sponsored, approved, or encouraged by the group or organization, whether
explicitly or implicitly; and/or
(b) take place in the context of a tradition, custom, or past practice of the group or organization; and/or
(c) are reasonably foreseeable as a result of an activity carried on by the student organization or affiliated University group.6.1.2 Students residing in properties owned by organizations or groups affiliated with the University will be held responsible for their behavior, the behaviors of their guests, and for controlling access to their premises.6.1.3 Crisis Management (Good Samaritan Policy)
6.1.3.1 A host organization has a responsibility to ensure the well being of its guests where ever its events occur. If a guest needs emergency medical attention, the host organization is required to call an ambulance or other appropriate emergency response personnel (ambulance, police, fire, etc.) to gain that assistance. If the host organization fails to carry out this responsibility, the organization may be subject to severe University sanctions and may potentially be subject to additional civil and/or criminal liability.6.1.3.2 If an organization acts properly and seeks medical attention or police assistance, this will be noted and brought forth prior to the sanctioning phase of any hearing that is related to the event in which the medical emergency arose.6.2 Conflicts by Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
Behavior that conflicts with regulations established by the University for student organizations and/or affiliated groups is prohibited. Such behaviors include but are not limited to misappropriation of funds; misuse of property; improper registration or misrepresentation of an organization or group; abuse of student election regulations; or failure to abide by University policies, procedures, and regulations.6.3 Conflict Resolution and Enforcement Procedures for Conflicts by Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
6.3.1 When a student organization or an affiliated University group is charged with inappropriate behavior, the presiding officer or individuals affiliated with the group shall be required to participate in proceedings conducted under this Code as representatives of the group. In some cases organizational officers or members may also be charged with individual violations related to the original incident involving the organization.6.3.2 For information concerning the conflict resolution pathway(s) to be utilized, please refer to Section 14, Complaint Resolution Board Procedures.

6.3.3 Because behavioral records of student organizations are not protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), complainants are entitled to learn the results of behavioral actions taken against student organizations so long as those disclosures do not compromise the privacy of any individual student's education record. In such situations, individual names may have to be removed.

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