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Notice of Open Comment: PACAOS 100 & Appendix H, Investigation and Resolution
The UC Office of the President invites comments on proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations and Students
The UC Office of the President invites comments on proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations and Students (PACAOS) 100.00 and PACAOS-Appendix H. The proposed revisions include the following key issues:
Incorporation of New Appendix H
- PACAOS 100.00 formally references Appendix H.
- Appendix H establishes systemwide investigation and resolution procedures.
Standardized Investigation & Resolution Framework
- Clear systemwide procedures for investigating and resolving allegations of student and student organization misconduct.
- Defined pathways for:
- Alternative resolution
- Administrative resolution
- Hearings (when suspension or dismissal is proposed)
New Sanctioning Framework
- Updated sanction definitions and options.
- Creation of a consistent yet flexible structure for assigning sanctions and other university actions across campuses.
Compliance with Assembly Bill 602 (AB 602)
- Incorporation of required limited disciplinary amnesty for certain alcohol- and drug-related violations.
- Amnesty applies when students seek or obtain medical assistance during a medical emergency.
Compliance with Assembly Bill 1575 (AB 1575)
- Strengthened procedural protections and notice requirements.
- Updates to timelines and transparency standards.
- Alignment of PACAOS 100.00 and Appendix H with updated California law.
Comments may be submitted to the Policy Coordination Office at PCO@ucsc.edu through June 11. 2026.