It is the policy of the University to consider membership in organizations that would promote the advancement of education and research, enhance the professional standing of its administrative personnel, and facilitate favorable campus-community relations. It is often in the best interest of the university to consolidate payment of multiple individual membership fees into a single institutional membership. The Chancellor retains approval authority for memberships in organizations of universities and colleges and community organizations. The approval of deans and vice chancellors is required for other memberships. Authority to approve membership requests may.