Student Organization Member Selection and Removal Policy

Reason for Policy

Dartmouth College is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all students and student organizations must comply with Dartmouth's Nondiscrimination Policy and Anti-Harassment Policy in all organizational operations, including with regard to membership selection and removal (see also: Privileges and Expectations of Student Organizations).

The following guidelines outline the procedures and expectations for student organization membership removal:

Member Removal

1. Constitution Requirements

• a. Membership in a student organization shall be informed by the organization's approved constitution.
• b. The approved constitution must include a clear process that outlines the steps and criteria for removing a member from the organization.

2. Non-Discrimination and Alleged Misconduct

• a. Student organizations are prohibited from investigating or adjudicating alleged misconduct in place of Dartmouth disciplinary processes.
  • 1. Any allegations of misconduct should be reported to the Department of Safety and Security, which will appropriately route those allegations to the relevant Dartmouth offices and support resources.
• b. Student organizations are prohibited from excluding or removing persons from membership, denying persons the benefits of membership, or subjecting persons to discrimination or harassment based on alleged misconduct.
• c. Student organizations are required to follow their constitutional processes for membership removal.

Organizational action as well as behavior by student organizational leaders and members violating the Student Organization Member Selection and Removal Policy is subject to review through Dartmouth's disciplinary procedures.