1720-02-04-.08
Denial Of Registration
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1720-02-04-.08
(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.
REGISTRATION OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
CHAPTER 1720-2-4
(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.