5/30/2018
Welcome
Only ISOs that have received approval from the Dean of Harvard College may use “Harvard College” in their names. Approval of the name and recognition by the Dean’s Office constitutes permission to use that name in notices of meetings and written materials. Any regular publication sponsored by the ISO that uses “Harvard” in its title needs advance permission. Permission to use “Harvard” or “Harvard College” in the name of a group applies to undergraduate ISOs, and not to alumni groups (see also The Use of Harvard University’s Trademarks (Names and Insignia) or visit the following website: http://trademark.harvard.edu). Explicit advance permission of the Office of the Dean or Provost is needed before an organization can give permission to a third party to use the Harvard name or to imply connection with the College or University. ISOs must not duplicate the mission of previously recognized organizations. College policy (see General Regulations and Standards of Conduct) requires that students on probation may not engage in any competition or activity that, in the opinion of the Administrative Board, may interfere with their College work. A student on probation must attend all classes and be especially conscientious about all academic responsibilities. If the offense or unsatisfactory academic record is related to participation in extracurricular activity, the Administrative Board may at its discretion restrict participation; in cases in which management of time appears to be the problem, the Administrative Board may ask the student to obtain the Board’s permission for participation in each individual extracurricular activity. Students on leave of absence or required to withdraw may not take part in student activities, including student organizations. Faculty members may not be voting members or officers of undergraduate ISOs. They are, however, encouraged to serve as advisers, sponsors, or consultants. No organization shall be allowed to appear on a commercially sponsored radio or television program. No organization shall in any publication, radio or television broadcast, public performance, or other venue purport to represent the views or opinions of Harvard University, or its body. No organization may act so as to endanger the taxexempt status of Harvard University. No organization may be connected with any advertising medium, including the press or other public forum, that makes use of the name of Harvard (see also The Use of the Harvard Name and Insignia and http://trademark.harvard.edu/.) Students and student organizations are expected to respect the privacy of students and alumni/ae particularly those with FERPA blocks.
Religion The ability to express one’s views regarding religion is a significant freedom of speech that the College upholds. In some instances, this type of expression becomes an avenue for persuasion to affiliate with a particular religion. Discussion in this vein is prohibited when the educational and work environment of an individual or the community is jeopardized. Harassment is defined as actions on the part of an individual or group which demean or abuse another individual because of religious beliefs or that continue after the affected individual has requested a termination of that type of discussion. In all instances in which a particular religion sponsors an event or discussion, the individual or group initiating such contact must clearly identify its sponsorship or the sectarian religious nature of its agenda. On occasion, students have expressed concerns about feeling pressure to join a particular religious organization. The Harvard Chaplains, the interfaith association of chaplains at Harvard, are attuned to some of the issues related to religious recruitment through high pressure tactics and can offer suggestions for intervention and prevention. More information is available in the Harvard Chaplains Office (6174955529) located in the basement of the Memorial Church. https://handbook.fas.harvard.edu/book/export/html/402701
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