The student government at a Catholic university in New Jersey recently denied official recognition to a Turning Point USA chapter, but approved the recent application of the “Democrats Club.”
TPUSA’s application was denied because a majority of senators do not believe the group passes muster on a standardized rubric all club applications are judged on — mission alignment, structure, sustainability, and readiness to contribute to a positive campus environment — according to student government President Jackson Vaughn in an interview with the Setonian student newspaper.
“Concerns were raised that the materials associated with the organization at the national level include statements and activities that do not align with the rubric,” Vaughn reportedly said. “…“This wasn’t a politically motivated decision. It was a decision made in accordance with the rubric.”
The student government did not respond to The College Fix’s emailed requests for comment this week.
Official club recognition from a student government typically grants a college group some funding to host meetings and speakers, as well as approval to rent rooms on campus and openly advertise events.
The administration has no plans to intervene in the SHU’s student government decision, a spokesman told The Fix.
