The New Guide to Due Process for Higher Education Policymakers

Raleigh, NC—The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal has published its fourth paper in the “Blueprint for Reform” series, “Blueprint for Reform: Due Process on Campus.” Although guaranteed by the Constitution, students’ rights to due process have been violated in significant ways; the paper provides recommendations to higher education policy makers for ensuring that students’ rights are protected.
The first section of “Blueprint for Reform: Due Process” explains the origins of students’ due process rights and why it is important for them to be protected. The paper also provides recent examples of those rights being infringed.
The second portion of the paper provides specific guidelines for legislators, university board members, and other higher education decision makers. The document also links to several examples of model legislation and resources for further reading.
Jenna A. Robinson, president of the Martin Center, said, “It’s essential that states address the issue of due process on college campuses. Federal guidance on this issue is too changeable to rely on. This guide will help states and universities understand the importance of having fair and predictable disciplinary processes.”
New policy reform recommendations on different topics will be released by the Martin Center regularly.