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Purpose. The university is committed to the belief that students have a right to organize and participate in groups whose purposes center on the interests and goals of the individuals involved. Experiences in the areas of interpersonal relationships and decision-making related to the operations of the organizations can be vital learning tools and as such are to be encouraged. In order to implement this commitment, the university encourages students to form student organizations in accord with administrative policies and procedures established for this purpose.

1. Policy. Every student organization registered and approved by the university is expected to be free to select its membership upon the basis of individual merit. Any student organization selecting its membership upon the basis of restrictive clauses regarding the protected categories provided for in rule 3342-5-16 of the Administrative Code, will be considered to be operating in conflict with university policy.
2. Procedure.

1. Purpose. This policy shall govern all social events sponsored by registered student organizations held on any Kent state university campus.
2. Definitions.

1. "Solicitation," in this rule, is defined to mean any effort to ask for donations or contributions of money, goods or services.
2. Solicitations among strictly the membership of a particular registered student organization or university department by that group or university department does not fall within the purview of this rule but is governed by the group's or department's own reg

1. Purpose. All student groups must have adequate funding to support their publication.
2. Applicability. This rule applies to materials published by student groups. It covers only those materials not receiving funding from the student media board.
3. Procedure.

1. Purpose. A student’s pursuit in extracurricular activities is an essential part of the overall educational opportunities offered at Kent state university.

1. Purpose. The university supports the right of individuals to organize and participate in organizations within the context of general university, student, alumni and community interests.
2. Definitions.
   1. "Student member" - one who is enrolled and regularly attending at least three hours of Kent state university coursework.