Meeting & Agendas

The committee reviewed meeting minutes from April 10, 2026. There were no corrections or objections.

Dr. Tamez provided a summary of prior revisions presented during the February 13 meeting. Updates previously reviewed by legal counsel included terminology changes replacing “interim restrictions” with “temporary restrictions,” and removal of the 15-business-day requirement for case completion. Dr. Tamez continued presenting on the different revisions for the Student Standards of Conduct from the document shared, mentioning the lines that were revised and what those revisions were. Lines 127–130: Clarified that students may request access to their conduct records. The revision also emphasized appropriate documentation standards, reinforcing that reports must remain objective and professional and avoid subjective language. Lines 154–159: Clarified the college’s jurisdiction over online speech that does not occur on ACC networks. Lines 226–229 added some new conduct violations, one being that only service animals, as defined under ADA, are permitted on campus. Also, under those lines, a new conduct violation was proposed, addressing cruelty to animals. Lines 389–390 clarify that a student’s lack of familiarity with the Student Standards of Conduct does not constitute a valid defense against alleged violations. Line 482 proposed extending the interim suspension period from 10 to 15 business days. Lines 534-536 added a statement to give more guidance to faculty and staff about the process and reasoning behind the sanctions that are given to the students. Lastly, Dr. Tamez mentioned a couple of sanctions currently being considered for inclusion. Among them are community service, withholding a degree or certificate, revoking a degree/certificate, and a criminal trespass notice. The next steps for the revisions are to present them to the legal team. 

There were no objections from committee members regarding the proposed revisions to the Student Standards of Conduct. 

Charlene Buckley provided additional information regarding freedom of speech and harassment. She noted that harassment/ discrimination can be physical, verbal, nonverbal, or online in nature and generally must be severe, persistent, or pervasive rather than limited to a single offhand comment. Charlene continues to note that while free speech protections remain, conduct that meets established harassment criteria is not protected. She also emphasized that, even when conduct does not rise to the level of formal discipline, supportive interventions may still be appropriate, including conversations with the students and referrals to different resources. 

Antonio Ramirez provided an update about the status of the GP Academic Integrity, which is still undergoing revision per ASAC instructions. He shared that a work group will meet three times per week, leading up to the next ASAC meeting scheduled for June 5. Antonio also reported that the AI Steering Committee is preparing recommendations to present to Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart.

The attendees were thanked for their participation, and the meeting was adjourned. 
Meeting Adjourned: 12:00 pm 
Next Meeting Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Zoom