Freedom of Association

See Also: Student Organizations Handbook and Clubs and Organizations

Students are free to organize and join associations to promote common interests provided the student organization's purpose is consistent with the College's mission and values.

Student organizations shall submit a constitution (i.e., a statement of purpose, criteria for membership, and rules of procedure) to the Director of Student Activities as a condition of official college recognition. Official college recognition affords and organization with eligibility for financial support from the Augustana Student Association, use of college facilities, and general support for programming.

College recognition requires that each student organization choose its own campus advisor. Advisors may advise organizations in the exercise of responsibility, but they shall not have the authority to control the policy of such organizations.

Requirements for organizational membership may be specified by the members of each students organization insofar as they are consistent with Augustana’s mission and value, and the College’s policy statement, "Freedom from Discrimination."

Dean of Students Office for more information.