Purpose and Functions:

The purpose of the Background Investigation Committee for students, also referred to in college policies as the Criminal Background Investigation Committee (Student),  is to ensure that the College adheres to federal and state law and policies of the Board of Regents concerning background investigations of students and applicants for admission and readmission.  Its functions are to recommend policies and procedures as necessary and proper to accomplish its purposes and to review background investigation reports and determine the eligibility for admission, readmission, continued enrollment, tutoring, student teaching, study abroad, and on-campus housing.

Membership:

    • Chair, Director of Admissions;
    • Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs;
    • Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel;
    • Director of Public Safety;
    • Director of Housing;
    • Student Conduct Officer; and
    • One faculty member elected by the faculty.

Works of the Committee:

    • The committee reviewed 665 student cases for the Fall 2018 and 98 for the Spring 2018 term to determine if they were either admissible to the institution or could continue to attend after reporting an incident. Among the students reviewed, less than one percent of the students were unable to attend.
    • The committee reviewed 537 student cases for the Fall 2017 and 86 for the Spring 2018 term to determine if they were either admissible to the institution or could continue to attend after reporting an incident. Among the students reviewed, only one percent of the students were unable to attend.
    • The committee reviewed 469 student cases for the Fall 2016 and 111 for the Spring 2017 term to determine if they were either admissible to the institution or could continue to attend after reporting an incident. Among the students reviewed, only two percent of the students were unable to attend.
    • The committee reviewed 319 student cases for the Fall 2015 and 81 for the Spring 2016 term to determine if they were either admissible to the institution or could continue to attend after reporting an incident. Among the students reviewed, only four percent of the students were unable to attend.
    • The committee reviewed 383 student cases for the Fall 2014 and 77 for the Spring 2015 term to determine if they were either admissible to the institution or could continue to attend after reporting an incident. Among the students reviewed, only three percent of the students were unable to attend.