Bylaws

FOREWORD

These Bylaws shall further define and support the Articles of Incorporation, be as binding as said Articles and, if found to be in conflict therewith, to be subordinate thereto.

PREAMBLE

We, the students of San Diego State University, in order to establish representative government, to promote student intellectual, cultural, physical and social welfare, to maintain consistent and constructive procedures in all matters relating to student affairs, to provide an avenue for assisting students to achieve fuller participation in the life of the college community and to extend the influence and good name of our University everywhere, do hereby ordain and establish these Bylaws.

STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS (Added 4/17/02)

Organizational Rights

1. The right to assemble
2. The right to self govern
3. The right to shared governance in decision making
4. The right to dissent
5. The right to protest without recourse

Individual Rights

1. The right to petition the University and Associated Students for a redress of grievances
2. The right to reasonable wages
3. The right to privacy
4. The right to full equity regardless of race, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation or political beliefs
5. The right to be free from harassment
6. The right to freedom of speech
7. The right to recreational, cultural and sports activities
8. The right to due process
9. The right to quality affordable housing and food

Academic Rights

1. The right to evaluate courses and faculty according to procedures set forth by the University
2. The right to the academic, social and financial support of the University
3. The right to accurate and timely academic advising
4. The right to competent and student oriented faculty and staff
5. The right to an open learning environment
6. The right to a safe and clean campus environment
7. The right to programs and services designed to enhance the University experience
8. The right to accessible classrooms, buildings and pathways
9. The right to entrance into any program or field upon meeting the requirements set forth by the department and/or University
10. The right to sufficient course sections to meet student demand
11. The right to appropriate use of University facilities
12. The right to intellectual property rights

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