District of Columbia Administrative Code

615 RETAKING A COURSE OR EXAMINATION 615.1 A student may only retake a course in which he or she received a final grade of "F". If the course is retaken, the initial grade of "F" shall be retained on the student's transcript and the subsequent grade shall be added to the transcri…

616 ACADEMIC PROBATION 616.1 The Dean and the faculty shall establish an academic probation program for students whose cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is less than 2.0 but higher than the threshold for separation for academic deficiency under §608. 616.2 Academic probation …

617 REVIEW OF GRADES RECEIVED 617.1 The Dean and faculty may establish a procedure by which a student may obtain an explanation of the basis for a grade received by the student from the faculty member assigning the grade. 617.2 The procedure for ascertaining the basis of a grade …

700 STUDENT GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS 700.1 Student groups and organizations which have been officially recognized by the Board of Governors (the "Board") shall be entitled to use the facilities of the School of Law for meetings and other activities. 700.2 A newly formed student g…

701 STUDENT GOVERNMENT 701.1 The student body may provide for a student government organization to represent the interests of students and act as an advocate for the rights and interests of students. 701.2 The student government organization shall be recognized by the Board of Go…

702 LAW REVIEW 702.1 The Dean, with the assistance of the faculty, shall provide for the establishment of a student-edited and produced law review to be titled the "Journal of the District of Columbia School of Law." 702.2 The law review shall be published by the School of Law on…

703 PROTECTION OF THE PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS 703.1 Personally identifiable records and records that contain personal information shall not be released by the School of Law or any employee of the School of Law to any individual, government agency, or private organization witho…

705 ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS 705.1 A student shall have the right to inspect and review official records, files, and data maintained by the School of Law that relate directly to the particular student. 705.2 The right to inspect and review shall include the right to obtain copie…

706 CHALLENGE TO CONTENTS OF OFFICIAL RECORDS 706.1 A student shall have the right to challenge the contents of records pertaining to him or her on the grounds of inaccuracy, misleading or incomplete information, violation of privacy or other rights, or violation of this title, i…

707 DIRECTORY INFORMATION 707.1 Directory information may be released without consent unless a student has informed the School of Law within thirty (30) days of the issuance of public notice of the categories of directory information that the directory information may not be rele…

708 RELEASE OF OFFICIAL RECORDS 708.1 When written consent for release of official records is required by this title, the written consent shall include all of the following: (a) The signature of the person authorizing the release of the records and the date of the intended releas…

100 COMPOSITION AND AUTHORITY 100.1 The composition of the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia (also referred to in this title as the "Board of Trustees" or the "Board"), the manner in which the members are appointed, removed, qualifications for holdin…

101 OFFICERS OF THE BOARD 101.1 In accordance with D.C. Official Code § 38-1202.01 (2001; 2011 Supp.), the Board shall annually elect from among its members a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson. In addition, the Board shall also annually elect from among its members a Secretary a…

102 VACANCY IN OFFICES OF THE BOARD 102.1 When the office of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, or Treasurer becomes vacant for any reason, the Board of Trustees shall hold a special election to fill the vacant office. Such special election shall be held in the same manner…

103 DUTIES OF OFFICERS OF THE BOARD 103.1 The Chairperson shall preside and may vote on and enter into the discussion of any item of business at all regular meetings of the Board, special or emergency meetings of the Board, and meetings of the Committee of the Whole. 103.2 Except…

104 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 104.1 The President shall act as custodian of the official records of the Board. With the Secretary of the Board, the President shall certify and maintain the minutes of the Board, may attest to all official acts of the Board, and with the approval of t…

105 MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 105.1 The Board Chair may appoint the General Counsel or other University official or other person to be the parliamentarian and advise the Chair. 105.2 The University General Counsel shall be available to the Board at regular Board meetings …

108 CONDUCT OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 108.1 Debate and proceedings of the meetings of the Board shall be governed by the provisions of this section. Where this section is silent, the meetings of the Board shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Ord…

109 RESERVED SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2296 (April 3, 1992). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization …

110 COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 110.1 The Standing Committees of the Board of Trustees shall be the following: Executive Committee; Audit, Budget and Finance Committee; Operations Committee; Student and Academic Affairs Committee; Community College Committee; and Committe…

111 MEETINGS OF BOARD COMMITTEES 111.1 The quorum of a committee shall consist of a majority of the voting members of the committee. 111.2 A Board committee may meet and hold discussions in the absence of a quorum; however, no recommendations to the Board or other matters may be …

112 CONDUCT OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE BOARD 112.1 The Board of Trustees may conduct a public hearing on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board by informing the President and the Chairperson of the Board not less than five (5) days prior to the hearing in order to provide…

113 SEAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 113.1 Pursuant to the authority set forth in D. C. Official Code, §38-1202.01(a) (2001 ed.), the Board of Trustees shall adopt a seal, which shall be used in accordance with this section. 113.2 The official corporate seal of …

114 REIMBURSEMENT OF BOARD MEMBER EXPENSES 114.1 Each Trustee may claim reimbursement for actual expenses incurred while engaging in activities necessary to and directly related to service as a Trustee in an amount not to exceed four thousand dollars ($4,000) in any fiscal year; …

115 PUBLIC DOCUMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION 115.1 The President shall respond to all requests for information made to the Board on behalf of the Board. This includes, but is not limited to, requests for information from members of the public, requests for information from D…

116 COMMUNICATION OF OFFICIAL BOARD POSITIONS 116.1 The official position of the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia shall be the position adopted by the Board of Trustees by official action of the Board or shall reflect the existing policy or rules of…

117 RESERVED SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2296 (April 3, 1992). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization …

118 RESERVED SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2296 (April 3, 1992). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization …

119 RESERVED SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2296 (April 3, 1992). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization …

120 ALUMNI MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 120.1 In accordance with the provisions of D.C. Official Code, §38-1202.01 (2001 ed.), the University shall conduct elections to choose three (3) members of the Board of Trustees of the University from among those persons who hold a deg…

121 RESERVED SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2296 (April 3, 1992). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization …

122 STUDENT MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 122.1 In accordance with the provisions of D.C. Official Code, § 38-1202.01, the University annually shall conduct an election to choose one (1) member of the Board of Trustees of the University from among the full-time students of the …

123 RESERVED SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2296 (April 3, 1992). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization …

124 RESERVED SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2296 (April 3, 1992). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization …

125 RULEMAKING RULES 125.1 The provisions of this section shall govern the adoption, amendment, and repeal of rules by the Board in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 2-505(a). As used in this section, any action taken to adopt, amend, and repeal rules in accordance with § 2-50…

126 DISCUSSION DRAFTS OF PROPOSED RULES 126.1 Prior to making a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for action on a rulemaking matter, the Board committee shall consider the rulemaking matter in the form of a Committee Discussion Draft, which shall be prepared for the committ…

127 ADOPTION OF PROPOSED RULES 127.1 The initial action of the Board on the adoption, repeal, or amendment of a rule shall be the approval of a proposed rulemaking action. If the rulemaking action is to be taken on an emergency basis, the Board shall adopt an emergency and propos…

128 FINAL RULEMAKING ACTION 128.1 All comments on proposed rules received during the notice period after publication of proposed rules in the D.C. Register shall be forwarded to the Office of the General Counsel. 128.2 The General Counsel shall inform the Board committee and the …

129 RESERVED SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2296 (April 3, 1992). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization …

130 REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 130.1 Pursuant to the provisions of D. C. Code, § 38-1202.03, the Board of Trustees has the power to remove any member of the Board, after fair notice and an opportunity to be heard, for adequate cause which relates to the member's…

131 RESERVED SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2296 (April 3, 1992). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization …

132 RESERVED SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2296 (April 3, 1992). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization …

133 RESERVED SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2296 (April 3, 1992). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization …