75 AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND TO: GOVERNING BOARD DATE FROM: PRESIDENT May 6, 2013 SUBJECT: Board Policy Revisions: Student Services, Second Reading REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION ACTION ENCLOSURE(S) ITEM NUMBER Page 1 of 5 G.6 BACKGROUND: The following Board Policies, presented to the Board for a first reading on April 8, 2013, are presented for a second reading. Board Policy BP 3900 Speech: Time, Place, and Manner BP 5130 Financial Aid BP 5500 Standards of Conduct BP 5800 Prevention of Identity Theft in Student Financial Transactions Action New New New New FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Governing Board adopt the Board Policies. Administrator Initiating Item: Dennis Bailey-Fougnier Academic and Professional Matter If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement Senate President Signature Yes No Yes No Final Disposition 76 BP 3900 Speech: Time, Place, and Manner Cabrillo Community College District (hereafter referred to as the District) is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and productive environment in which academic success and the pursuit of knowledge are priorities. The District recognizes that freedom of expression and public assembly are fundamental rights of all persons as stated in the Constitutions of the United States and the State of California and are essential components of this educational process. The District shall adopt rules and regulations relating to the exercise of free expression by students, employees and visitors upon its premises, which shall include reasonable provisions for the time, place, and manner of conducting such activities. Such rules and regulations shall not prohibit the right of individuals to exercise free expression including, but not limited to, the use of bulletin boards, the distribution of printed materials or petitions, and the wearing of buttons, badges, or other insignia, except that expression which is obscene, libelous or slanderous according to current legal standards, or which so incites persons as to create a clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on District premises, or the violation of lawful District regulations, or the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the District, shall be prohibited. Reference: Education Code Sections 76120, 66301 Thank you to Southwestern College for providing their template for this policy. We appreciate their efforts and cooperation. See Administrative Procedure 3900 “Speech: Time, Place, and Manner” Related Policies: BP/AP 4030 Academic Freedom Approved by Student Service Council on August 15, 2012 Adopted: May 6, 2013 77 BP 5130 Financial Aid A program of financial aid to students will be provided, which may include, but is not limited to, scholarships, grants, loans, and work and employment programs. All financial aid programs will adhere to guidelines, procedures and standards issued by the funding agency, and will incorporate federal, state, and other applicable regulatory requirements. The District shall establish, publicize, and apply satisfactory academic progress standards for participants in Title IV student aid programs. Misrepresentation Consistent with the applicable federal regulations for federal financial aid, the District shall not engage in “substantial misrepresentation” of 1) the nature of its educational program, 2) the nature of its financial charges, or 3) the employability of its graduates. The District shall establish procedures for regularly reviewing the District’s website and other informational materials for accuracy and completeness and for training District employees and vendors providing covered services concerning the District’s educational programs, financial charges, and employment of graduates to assure compliance with this policy. The District shall establish procedures wherein the District shall periodically monitor employees’ and vendors’ communications with prospective students and members of the public and take corrective action where needed. This policy does not create a private cause of action against the District or any of its representatives or service providers. The District and its governing board do not waive any defenses or governmental immunities by enacting this policy. Reference: Education Code Section 76300; 20 U.S. Code Sections 1070 et seq.; 34 Code of Federal Regulations Section 668; U.S. Department of Education regulations on the Integrity of Federal Student Financial Aid Programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Approved by Student Services Council on March 20, 2013 Adopted: May 6, 2013 78 BP 5500 Standards of Conduct The President/Superintendent shall establish procedures for the imposition of discipline on students in accordance with the requirements for due process of the federal and state law and regulations. The procedures shall clearly define the conduct that is subject to discipline, and shall identify potential disciplinary actions, including but not limited to the removal, suspension or expulsion of a student. The Board shall consider any recommendation from the President/Superintendent for expulsion. The Board shall consider an expulsion recommendation in closed session unless the student requests that the matter be considered in a public meeting. Final action by the Board on the expulsion shall be taken at a public meeting. The procedures shall be made widely available to students through the college catalog and other means. See Administrative Procedures 5500. References: Education Code Sections 66300 and 66301; Accreditation Standard II.A.7.b Approved by Student Services Council January 18, 2012 Adopted: May 6, 2013 79 BP 5800 Prevention of Identity Theft in Student Financial Transactions The Cabrillo Community College is required to provide for the identification, detection, and response to patterns, practices, or specific activities (“Red Flags”) that could indicate identity theft of students. This is because the District serves as a creditor in relation to its students. The Superintendent/President is directed to develop procedures to implement an Identity Theft Prevention Program (ITPP) to control reasonably foreseeable risks to students from identity theft. . Reference: Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, (Pub.L. 108-159) Approved by Student Services Council on March 20, 2013 Adopted: May 6, 2013