Impeachment & Removal From A Registered Student Organization
Impeachment in a Registered Student Organization (RSO) is defined as removing a student from their executive board or officer duties. Impeachment from an executive board position does not remove a student from an organization altogether. Removal denies the opportunity for a student to be a member of the organization.
Any impeachment or removal activities must be communicated to the Director of Student Organizations & Activities and await response PRIOR to any impeachment or removal procedures or communications commencing within the RSO.
Impeachment of an executive board member in the RSO must pertain specifically to the student’s inability to meet the duties of their role as outlined in the RSO’s constitution and may be initiated only after a direct conversation with the student(s) and an opportunity for them to correct the mistake or behavior. Examples of this may include failure to meet attendance expectations, task deadlines, or communicate in a productive manner.
General members whose roles may be loosely defined may not be impeached. However, failure for a general member to fulfill participation expectations may be considered in decisions related to appointing or electing board members.
The RSO may not invoke removal of an individual member when behavior of concern is not outlined in the constitution. This RSO’s members are encouraged to report concerns that might implicate policies within the Student Handbook to the Office of Community Standards or Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance accordingly.
Procedure for Officer Impeachment
If a Registered Student Organization (RSO) seeks to impeach a member from their specific role, the appropriate representative of the RSO must communicate this intention via email to (and await response from) the Director of Student Organizations & Activities and the RSO’s Advisor.