TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 79 of 86 Related Statutes, Policies, Regulations, or SAP’s Texas Education Code § 51.935 Definitions The following are definitions of terms used in this Rule. The definitions includes both the singular and plural version of the term. Benefit – recognized by or registered with TAMIU, the use of TAMIU facilities for meetings or speaking purposes, the use of channels of communication controlled by TAMIU, and funding sources made generally available to student organizations at TAMIU Campus - all land and buildings owned or leased by TAMIU Common Outdoor Areas – places located outside a building or facility that are accessible to the public, such as streets, sidewalks, plazas, lawns, and parks, unless closed by TAMIU for a special event or circumstance (e.g., construction). This term does not include areas immediately adjacent to a private residence, including dormitories and on-campus apartments. Disruptive Activity (TAMIU Student Handbook definition) – disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, student conduct proceedings, or other University mission, process, or function including public service functions or other authorized non- University activities when conduct occurs on University premises. Such activities may include, but are not limited to: (1) Leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities on University premises. (2) Classroom behavior that seriously interferes with either the faculty member’s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to profit from the instructional program. (3) Any behavior in class or out of class, which for any reason improperly interferes with class work of others, involves disorder, or otherwise disrupts the regular and essential operation of the University.