Student Due Process Policy - Student Policy and Procedures

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  1. Purpose
    In accordance with Title 53H, Chapter 7, Section 302, Campus Civil Liberties Protection Act, this rule establishes general elements of due process that must be provided to a student before being expelled or suspended for 10 days or more for non-academic code of conduct violations.
  2. References
    1. United States Constitution, Amendment 14, Due Process
    2. Utah Constitution, Article 1, Section 7, Due Process of Law
    3. Title 53H, Chapter 7, Section 302, Campus Civil Liberties Protection Act
    4. USHE Rule 765-256
    5. College’s Discrimination Harassment and Sexual Misconduct (including Title IX) Policy
    6. College’s Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy
    7. College’s Student Grievance Policy and Procedures
  3. Definitions
    1. Academic Dishonesty – an act of dishonesty relating to a student’s academic work or performance.
  4. Policy
    1. Davis Technical College will follow due process for any non-academic dishonesty disciplinary proceedings, ensuring students’ rights are protected and they have a reasonable opportunity to be heard and present information before disciplinary action is taken against them.
      1. College will follow due process proceedings as outlined in the College’s Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy, the College’s Discrimination Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy, and the College’s Student Grievance Policy and Procedures.
      2. If a student feels that their rights have been violated, they may contact the Vice President of Instruction and Student Success.
      3. If a student does not wish to speak with the Vice President of Instruction and Student Success, they may instead file a cause of action to the Utah Attorney General’s Office:

        Office of the AttorneyGeneral
        Utah State Capitol Complex
        350 North State Street, Suite 230
        SLC, UT 84414-2320

Effective Date: 24 September 2026

  • Approvals and Notes
  • Expanded President’s Council Approval: 10 August 2026