DAR File No. 43941

This rule was published in the August 15, 2019, issue (Vol. 2019, No. 16) of the Utah State Bulletin.


System of Technical Colleges (Utah), Tooele Technical College

Rule R959-1

Student Due Process

Notice of Proposed Rule

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 43941
Filed: 07/31/2019 03:41:32 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

In accordance with Section 53B-27-302, Campus Civil Liberties Protection Act, this rule establishes general elements of due process that must be provided to a student prior to being expelled or suspended for 30 days or more for non-academic code of conduct violations.

Summary of the rule or change:

This rule addresses general rights of due process in matters of non-academic conduct that may result in either expulsion or suspension.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

  • Section 53B-27-302

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

  • Adds Student Grievances Policy, published by Tooele Technical College, 07/31/2019
  • Adds Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy, published by Tooele Technical College, 07/31/2019

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There are no fiscal costs or savings to the state budget.

local governments:

There are no fiscal costs or savings to local governments.

small businesses:

There are no fiscal costs or savings to small businesses.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

There are no fiscal costs or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Compliance costs for affected persons is inestimable.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

There is no anticipated impact or benefit to businesses.

Paul E. Hacking, President

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

System of Technical Colleges (Utah)
Tooele Technical College
88 S TOOELE BLVD
TOOELE, UT 84074

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

  • Ellen Lange-Christenson at the above address, by phone at 435-248-1840, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at elange@tooeletech.edu

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

09/16/2019

This rule may become effective on:

09/23/2019

Authorized by:

Ellen Lange-Christenson, Vice President of Student Services and Marketing

RULE TEXT

Appendix 1: Regulatory Impact Summary Table*

Fiscal Costs

FY 2020

FY 2021

FY 2022

State Government

$0

$0

$0

Local Government

$0

$0

$0

Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Non-Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Other Person

$0

$0

$0

Total Fiscal Costs:

$0

$0

$0





Fiscal Benefits




State Government

$0

$0

$0

Local Government

$0

$0

$0

Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Non-Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Other Persons

$0

$0

$0

Total Fiscal Benefits:

$0

$0

$0





Net Fiscal Benefits:

$0

$0

$0

 

*This table only includes fiscal impacts that could be measured. If there are inestimable fiscal impacts, they will not be included in this table. Inestimable impacts for State Government, Local Government, Small Businesses and Other Persons are described in the narrative. Inestimable impacts for Non-Small Businesses are described in Appendix 2.

 

Appendix 2: Regulatory Impact to Non-Small Businesses

There is no anticipated impact or benefit to non-small businesses.

 

President Paul E. Hacking has reviewed and approved this fiscal analysis.

 

 

R959. System of Technical Colleges (Utah), Tooele Technical College.

R959-1. Student Due Process.

R959-1-1. Purpose.

(1) In accordance with Title 53B, Chapter 27, Section 302, Campus Civil Liberties Protection Act, this rule establishes general elements of due process that must be provided to a student prior to being expelled or suspended for 30 days or more for non-academic code of conduct violations.

 

R959-1-2. References.

(1) United States Constitution, Amendment 14, Due Process.

(2) Utah Constitution, Article 1, Section 7, Due Process of Law.

(3) Title 53B, Chapter 27, Section 302, Campus Civil Liberties Protection Act.

(4) Policy -- Student Code of Conduct and Discipline, Approved November 4, 2015; Amended July 31, 2019.

(5) Policy -- Student Grievances, Approved July 1, 2009; Amended July 31, 2019.

 

R959-1-3. General Rights of Due Process.

(1) In matters of non-academic conduct that may result in either expulsion or a minimum 30-day suspension, the college will provide students the following minimum due process:

(a) Notice: Prior to being interviewed about allegations of misconduct, the college shall provide students with notice of the allegations against them and of their right to have an advisor throughout the process who may, but need not be, an attorney.

(i) During an inquiry, investigation, or other informal process, an advisor may only advise the student and may not actively participate in the investigation or informal process.

(b) Explanation of the evidence: Prior to a formal hearing, unless prohibited by reasonable circumstances, each party shall provide to the hearing committee chair (or hearing officer) copies of the documents they intend to submit as evidence and a list of witnesses they intend to call during the formal hearing. This information will be shared with both parties. In all circumstances, including informal processes, the college will provide students an explanation of the evidence against them.

(c) Opportunity to respond: The College will provide students an opportunity for a full hearing at which they can respond to the allegations and evidence against them. With the agreement of all parties, the college may also provide an informal hearing or opportunity to respond or an agreed upon informal resolution.

(i) At formal adjudicatory hearings, students may have an advisor advocate for them. The student's advisor may be an attorney. The student's advisor may actively participate in the hearing in accordance with the college's policies regarding active participation.

 

R959-1-4. Standard of Proof.

Students are presumed not to have engaged in a Code of Conduct violation until the college has established a violation by a preponderance of the evidence.

 

R959-1-5. Incorporations of Colleges' Policies.

The College has adopted the following policies that are incorporated by reference within this rule:

(1) Policy -- Student Code of Conduct and Discipline, July 31, 2019.

(2) Policy - Student Grievances, July 31, 2019.

 

KEY: civil liberty, technical college, technical education, due process

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2019

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53B-27-302


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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Ellen Lange-Christenson at the above address, by phone at 435-248-1840, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at elange@tooeletech.edu.  For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Office of Administrative Rules.