South Orange County Community College District Board Policy # 5627 (Students)

BOARD POLICY -- 5627 STUDENTS

SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNANCE

The Associated Students of the colleges of the South Orange County Community College District shall be given an opportunity to participate in the formulation and development of district policies and procedures that have a significant effect on students, as defined by law (Title 5, Calif. Code of Regulations, Section 51023.7 and Calif. Ed. Code, Section 70902[b][7]).  The selection of student representatives to serve on SOCCCD committees or task forces shall be made after consultation with the Associated Student Governments of the respective colleges.  The opinions and recommendations of the students will be given every reasonable consideration.

Except for emergency situations, the Board of Trustees shall not take any action on matters subject to this policy until the designated student groups have been provided the opportunity to participate.

Nothing in this policy will be construed to interfere with the formation or administration of employee organizations or with the exercise of rights guaranteed under the Education Employment Relations Act, Government Code, Section 3540, et seq.

Nothing in this policy shall be construed to cause changes in current practices of student participation in the formulation and development of SOCCCD policies and procedures.

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