Student Regulations Committee

2002-2003 Annual Report

The members of the Committee were: L. Barajas (G Student); R. Barke (PUBPOL); K. Boyd (Ex. Board Liason); P. Benkeser (BME), Chair; E.K. Barefield (CHEM); T. Habetler (ECE); L. Jacobs (CEE); K. Longshore (UG Student); J. McIver (Registrar); J. Smith (UG Student); B. Walker (LIB); and L. Wilcox (Student Affairs).

The Committee met three times during the year. The Committee’s agenda included the following topics:

1. Modifications to the Student Conduct Code
2. Consideration of new religious observance policy
3. Review of class absence excuse policy and procedures
4. Rules change regarding re-exams
5. Revisions to the Rules and Regulations pertaining to disciplinary suspensions and concurrent registration
6. Rules/policy concerning excused absences
7. Establishment of a time limit for initiating grade appeals

The Committee’s recommendation on agenda item #7 will be an action item for the 2003-2004 Academic Senate.