Academic Calendar – Fall 2012 - Dakota State University

Student Organizations & Activities
In addition to specific procedures outlined in this handbook, certain general responsibilities are incumbent upon an organization,
and the organization is accountable for its activities in the context of these general responsibilities:
The activities shall be consonant with the purpose of the organization, as set forth in its constitution, and with established
University regulations and public law.
The organization shall be open to all students meeting reasonably established organizational qualifications, and students shall
not be precluded from membership on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship,
gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
Organizational officers and members shall be familiar with those policies and procedures listed in the Organizational
Handbook and shall fully comply with them.
The organization shall not engage in activities which interfere with the ongoing activities of the University or any other
approved organization, nor shall it engage in hazing, disorderly conduct, or social misconduct.
The organization shall comply with University regulations regarding the deposit and handling of student organization funds
through the Business Office of the University and shall be fiscally responsible. No expenditures of funds, including
informal collection from the members, may be made for alcoholic beverages.
The organization shall be responsible for its members’ behavior when:
They are acting as members of the organization (with or without official approval) rather than as individual students.
An event is held (officially or unofficially) in the name of the organization.
They act in a manner which indicates that such action is motivated by mutual membership in the organization.
The association between, and the action of, the individuals is under circumstances which draw attention to the organization
rather than to themselves as individuals.
Student Publications
Dakota State University students publish the bi-weekly campus newspaper, Trojan Times. This publication operates under the
guidelines set forth by the Student Media Board, which, composed of administration, faculty, and student representatives, is designed to
provide guidance and support to this publication.
Use of University Facilities by Campus Organizations
A student organization scheduling an activity is responsible for ensuring that the activity is in fact that which was portrayed in its
listing of the event and that University policy regarding student conduct and the use of University facilities is followed by all attending the
activity. Organization officers and the organization advisor (or his/her designated faculty or staff replacement) are expected to be present
throughout the activity to ensure that these responsibilities are met. Violations of University policy which do occur are to be reported to
the Dean of Student Affairs by the organization president as soon as possible following the activity.
The University may charge for the use of a facility if any special arrangements are necessary for such use which would result in
cost to the institution. The organization is expected to leave the facility in the same condition as it found it. Any cost of repair or cleanup
will be charged to the organization. Any organization failing to take proper care of a facility may be denied further use of institutional
facilities. Recognized student organizations using University facilities to conduct fund raising activities must make clear to the campus
their sponsorship and purpose. Such activities may be subject to restriction relating to the appropriateness of time and place. Written
accounting for monies related to such activities may be required.
Facilities may be reserved by unrecognized student groups for meetings related to their purposes as students, except that such groups
may not use this privilege to sponsor activities. Such groups may invite persons to speak or perform at these meetings, however, such
meetings may not take the form of an open, public forum.
Academic Appeals and Freedom in Learning
Administrative officers of the University have the responsibility and authority to make decisions within their respective areas of jurisdiction.
As in the case of a concern or complaint regarding an academic matter a student should first discuss a concern with the official
directly responsible for the area involved (see Appealing Academic or Administrative Decisions policy found at http://www.dsu.edu/hr/
policies/03-30-00.aspx and/or the Academic Integrity policy found at http://www.dsu.edu/hr/policies/03-22-00.aspx).
Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents and
University policy, student academic performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis and students should be free to take
reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study. Students who believe that an academic evaluation is unrelated to
academic standards but is related instead to judgment of their personal opinion or conduct should contact the dean of the college which
offers the class to initiate a review of the evaluation. (See Appaling Academic or Administrative Decisions policy found at http://www.
dsu.edu/hr/policies/03-30-00.aspx).
Academic Integrity
Dakota State University is committed to providing students with a quality education. The faculty of DSU will not tolerate academic
dishonesty in any form. The Academic Integrity Board policy clarifies the definition of academic dishonesty, the student’s rights, and
the faculty rights and responsibilities to prohibit, limit, and censure instances of academic dishonesty. Academic Integrity policy found
at http://www.dsu.edu/hr/policies/03-22-00.aspx.
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