2022-2023 (PDF) (Red Line PDF)* Approved 5/24/22
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.
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.
Admission Information (AR 2.2.2) - A clarification of residency (lawful presence, instate tuition policies and the documentation required) was made to this regulation.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.