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Originally Posted by knight_shadow
I meant that the group needs to accept the univeristy's rule (getting IFC approval before being approved as a GLO) instead of bashing FGCU and claiming that it's infringing on students' civil liberties.
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And on that point, is where we're both going to disagree.
You can certainly follow what is written; but just because a policy is "accepted" doesnt make it right. A fraternity shouldnt have to ask permission from another fraternity (or set of fraternities) in order to form on a campus. Should they have to follow school rules, supply all the written documentation and not interfere with the education of any other student? Absolutely. But, the "rules" currently in place are by a student organization for that student organization to follow, not by the school itself. That particular organization does have the right to include/exclude membership from the organization itself; but not from campus.
I also havent seen a written rule, that says a fraternity at FGCU must be part of the IFC. This has only been explained orally; never in writing. (Granted, it's possible I just havent found the FGCU policy)
I repeat, IFC can pick and chose who it wants to be part of the IFC. But, IFC does not have the right to determine whether a student group can be on campus. That is the very reason the RSO application form has fraternity/sorority listed as an option; despite the questions of single-sex status.
That is essentially our stance on the matter.