Appendix 24 Standards for On-Campus Religious Activities

1. PURPOSE
   
   Gonzaga University is a Catholic University committed to supporting the faith life of its Roman Catholic members and supporting the faith development of University community members from other faith traditions. The University also educates the entire Gonzaga community on its Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic character.
   
   
2. GUIDELINES
   
   
   1. The University makes no active attempts to proselytize these individuals through its programs or sponsored activities. Similarly, Gonzaga University does not allow any individual or organization to proselytize using facilities, programs, or activities controlled by the University.
      
      
   2. This policy should not be used to discourage open dialogue among community members concerning their religious beliefs and values. Representatives of all faith traditions may, with approval of the Director of University Ministry, provide on-campus religious functions for students who are likewise affiliated. Students of all faiths are encouraged to create recognized groups to support their own religious beliefs and practices. These groups are sponsored through the University Ministry Office.
      
      
   3. No individual or organization, either internal or external to the University, may sponsor activities on campus that have the express purpose of proselytization, that is to make converts of members of the University community to join another church or religious affiliation. The University reserves the right to limit or restrict the on-campus activities of any organization or individual whose purposes are contrary to the University's religious and ethical values.
   
   
   
3. ENFORCEMENT
   
   The University also reserves the right to enforce a policy of nonduplication of services. If approved organization is already functioning to provide for the faith needs of a particular segment of students, then the University can deny access to a similar group. The Director of University Ministry will evaluate and implement this policy as necessary.

Approved by the Cabinet August 18, 1999