Common Pages—Academic Year 2022-2023

2022-2023 (PDF) (Red Line PDF)* Updated 9/14/22

Summary of Changes 

Admission Policy (AR 2.2.1)
The amendment impacts the English proficiency requirements for admission for F-1 visa students only. A clarifying statement was added to allow colleges that do not offer ESL programs the ability to adjust the minimum TOEFL score requirement to ensure students are better prepared for academic courses. The colleges do not use the ASSET or COMPASS tests anymore (AMENDED through the Administrative Regulation Approval Process, May 24, 2022).

Admission Information (AR 2.2.2)
Section 1005 of the new Public Law 116-315: (Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020) removed the requirement for covered individuals to enroll in a course at a public institution of higher learning within three years of being discharged from the military to receive in-state tuition. In addition, the Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 requires that colleges add Chapter 35 Veteran Affairs (VA) educational benefits to qualify for in-state residency. As a result of these changes, most of the language in section 2.2.2 subsection C, number 8 can now be removed. Students using VA educational benefits no longer need to show intent to make Arizona their permanent residence to be granted the in-state tuition rate. The VA policy (Title 38 Section 3679(c)) states that if a student is residing within the state where the institution is located, regardless of whether they meet residency requirements, the student must be billed at the in-state tuition rate (AMENDED through the Administrative Regulation Approval Process, May 24, 2022). 

Admission Information (AR 2.2.2)
A clarification of residency (lawful presence, instate tuition policies and the documentation required) was made to this regulation (AMENDED through the Administrative Regulation Approval Process, May 24, 2022).  

Academic Advising and New Student Orientation (AR 2.2.6)
1. The District is no longer requiring CPD/AAA as a remediation requirement for students. Therefore, it has been removed from Administrative Regulation (AR) 2.2.6.  There is also no longer a mandatory hold for Advising and New Student Orientation, so that language has changed to support and encourage students to complete both - without listing it as a requirement under Administrative Regulation (AR) 2.2.6. 2. The new FYE101 and FYE103 courses will be part of all degree and transfer student program pathways - as a result it is now a Graduation Requirement and has been moved to that location at the recommendation of the joint Vice President (VP) councils - AR 2.3.9 (AMENDED through the Administrative Regulation Approval Process, May 24, 2022). 

Attendance (AR 2.3.2)
This regulation amendment was made to comply with SB1406 Excused Military Absences; Higher Education and FSA regulations 34 CFR 668.18 which requires institutions of higher education to develop policies for readmittance of military members whose course work is interrupted due to military service (AMENDED by Direct Chancellor Approval, September 14, 2022).

Grading (AR 2.3.3)
Amendments made to the grading regulation, so that staff could consistently answer student’s inquiries about repeating a class and/or improving a grade. 1. Is the class considered an “attempt” 2. May the class be repeated to improve a grade. 3.The definition of an “attempt” had been added to the AR 2.2.3 Grade policy (AMENDED through the Administrative Regulation Approval Process, May 24, 2022).

General Graduation Requirements (AR 2.3.9)
The new FYE101 and FYE103 courses will be part of all degree and transfer student program pathways - as a result it is now a Graduation Requirement and has been moved to AR 2.3.9 at the recommendation of the joint VP councils (AMENDED through the Administrative Regulation Approval Process, May 24, 2022). 

Academic Misconduct (AR 2.3.11)
The policy has now been updated to include all of the legislatively required elements as well as many practical updates. Some of the notable changes to the code are as follows:   1. Removed conduct boards. All cases adjudicated by a Student Conduct Administrator. Appeals to decisions/sanctions will go to a Dean or VP. The procedures changed significantly given the absence of conduct boards, and informal resolution options are provided.   2. Made edits to sexual harassment language to align with 2020 Title IX regulations.  3. Made edits to the definition of “student” to encompass admitted students, as well as students enrolled in an immediate previous term or future term.   4. Eliminated redundant sections related to removal of a student from a class for disciplinary reasons.  a. This includes an addition of language to A.R. 2.3.11 describing an instructor's ability to remove a student from class for one class period.  5. Expanded jurisdiction to online/email/electronic medium behavior, and clarified off-campus behavior that can be addressed by the code.  6. Addressed animals on campus (aligns with AR 3.9).   7. Replaced “emergency suspension” with “Interim Actions,” and the role of BIT teams (risk assessment) is explained.   8. Added section on “Infringement to the Right of Free Expression” to comply with the State of Arizona legislative mandate.   9. Added “Degree/Certificate” removal as a potential sanction, as well as “Behavioral Requirement” to allow for more education/skill building options (AMENDED through the Administrative Regulation Approval Process, May 24, 2022).

Conduct Standards and Authority (AR 2.5.1)
The policy has now been updated to include all of the legislatively required elements as well as many practical updates. Some of the notable changes to the code are as follows:   1. Removed conduct boards. All cases adjudicated by a Student Conduct Administrator. Appeals to decisions/sanctions will go to a Dean or VP. The procedures changed significantly given the absence of conduct boards, and informal resolution options are provided.   2. Made edits to sexual harassment language to align with 2020Title IX regulations.  3. Made edits to the definition of “student” to encompass admitted students, as well as students enrolled in an immediate previous term or future term.   4. Eliminated redundant sections related to removal of a student from a class for disciplinary reasons.  a. This includes an addition of language to A.R. 2.3.11 describing an instructor's ability to remove a student from class for one class period.  5. Expanded jurisdiction to online/email/electronic medium behavior, and clarified off-campus behavior that can be addressed by the code.  6. Addressed animals on campus (aligns with AR 3.9).   7. Replaced “emergency suspension” with “Interim Actions,” and the role of BIT teams (risk assessment) is explained.   8. Added section on “Infringement to the Right of Free Expression” to comply with the State of Arizona legislative mandate.   9. Added “Degree/Certificate” removal as a potential sanction, as well as “Behavioral Requirement” to allow for more education/skill building options (AMENDED through the Administrative Regulation Approval Process, May 24, 2022).

Student Conduct Code (AR 2.5.2)
The policy has now been updated to include all of the legislatively required elements as well as many practical updates. Some of the notable changes to the code are as follows:   1. Removed conduct boards. All cases adjudicated by a Student Conduct Administrator. Appeals to decisions/sanctions will go to a Dean or VP. The procedures changed significantly given the absence of conduct boards, and informal resolution options are provided.   2. Made edits to sexual harassment language to align with 2020 Title IX regulations.  3. Made edits to the definition of “student” to encompass admitted students, as well as students enrolled in an immediate previous term or future term.   4. Eliminated redundant sections related to removal of a student from a class for disciplinary reasons.  a. This includes an addition of language to AR 2.3.11 describing an instructor's ability to remove a student from class for one class period.  5. Expanded jurisdiction to online/email/electronic medium behavior, and clarified off-campus behavior that can be addressed by the code.  6. Addressed animals on campus (aligns with AR 3.9).   7. Replaced “emergency suspension” with “Interim Actions,” and the role of BIT teams (risk assessment) is explained.   8. Added section on “Infringement to the Right of Free Expression” to comply with the State of Arizona legislative mandate.   9. Added “Degree/Certificate” removal as a potential sanction, as well as “Behavioral Requirement” to allow for more education/skill building options (AMENDED through the Administrative Regulation Approval Process, May 24, 2022).

Eligibility for Accommodations & Required Disability Documentation (AR 2.8.1)
This regulation amendment was made to comply with HB 2031 which identifies specific documentation that must be accepted by MCCCD in establishing that a student has a disability (AMENDED by Direct Chancellor Approval, September 14, 2022).  

Student-Athlete Name, Image, Likeness Activity (AR 2.11)
This new regulation allows an MCCCD student-athlete to earn compensation from the use of the student-athlete's own name, image, and likeness to the extent allowed by the rules established by the relevant national association for promoting or regulating collegiate athletics in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute 15-1892 Student-athlete compensation; definitions (ADOPTED by Direct Chancellor Approval, September 14, 2022).

Student Financial Assistance (Appendix S-5)
The amendment to S-5 is a regulatory change. To provide guidance on the treatment of federal student aid (Title IV) funds when a student withdraws from a Maricopa college (AMENDED through the Administrative Regulation Approval Process, May 24, 2022).

Individual Use of Intellectual Property Form (Appendix S-19)
This new appendix to the administrative regulations is the form by which MCCCD student-athletes request written approval of the respective MCCCD College Athletic Department to use MCCCD’s intellectual property, including registered trademarks, copyrights, official logos, marks, or colors within established guidelines.  The form should be submitted to the student’s Athletic Director and the MCCCD Marketing Department for review five (5) business days in advance of the proposed student-athlete NIL use of MCCCD intellectual property (ADOPTED by Direct Chancellor Approval, September 14, 2022).