Definitions

(1) “Student” – any individual who is admitted, enrolled, or registered for credit courses at Tennessee Tech or who may no longer be enrolled or registered for credit courses, but engaged in prohibited conduct while the individual was a Student at Tennessee Tech. For the purposes of this rule, “admitted” means in attendance at Tennessee Tech on either the first day of classes, or on the first day residence halls are open, or the first day of the student orientation, advising, and registration program, whichever is earlier. (2) “Registered Student Organization” (“RSO”) – Any organization comprised primarily of currently enrolled Students that have successfully completed the registration process and otherwise complied with Tennessee Tech policies and requirements related to student organizations. (3) “Tennessee Tech Property” – all land, buildings, facilities, grounds, structures, or any other property including but not limited to movable objects owned, leased, used, maintained, or operated by Tennessee Tech. For purposes of this rule, Tennessee Tech Property includes all streets, alleys, sidewalks, and public ways abutting such property. Tennessee Tech Property also includes computers and network systems owned, maintained, or controlled by Tennessee Tech or funded by Tennessee Tech. (4) “Tennessee Tech Activity” – any activity on or off Tennessee Tech Property that is initiated, aided, authorized, sponsored, or supervised by Tennessee Tech. (5) “University Official” – an employee or agent of Tennessee Tech, including but not limited to university police, faculty members and staff acting in the performance of his/her duties as well as Student employees (e.g., event staff, resident assistants, graduate or teaching assistants, etc.).