None.
Plain language analysis
As a result of a recent review of ch.
UWS 17, relating to student nonacademic misconduct, the board is considering changes in the rules to address issues on campuses and in the broader university community that have arisen since the rules were last significantly revised in May 1996. Specifically, some conduct, such as hazing, falsification of ID cards, and illegal use of alcohol or controlled substances, is not adequately addressed in the current rule. The availability of electronic communications may improve and streamline notice and communication during the disciplinary process by allowing certain notifications to occur electronically rather than by personal delivery or first-class mail as currently provided. In addition, it is also desirable to clarify at this time certain terms in the provisions relating to disciplinary sanctions for nonacademic misconduct, including situations in which the misconduct occurs away from the campus but which adversely affects a substantial university interest. The proposed rule also seeks to improve the effectiveness of the disciplinary hearing process, while preserving and protecting students' due process rights.
Chapter
UWS 18 addresses operation of motor vehicles, parking, and other conduct on land under the control of the Board of Regents. The board proposes several amendments to better organize the chapter, and to clarify the scope of prohibitions related to particular kinds of conduct on campus, such as bicycle riding, selling and soliciting goods and services, smoking within 25 feet of residence halls, using sound-amplifying equipment, and using computers. In the proposed rule, prohibitions on certain types of conduct are grouped according to categories that will make the rule easier to read and understand.
Comparison with federal regulations
There is no existing or proposed federal regulation for summary and comparison.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states
Public universities in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota each have administrative policies relating to student non-academic misconduct and conduct on property under the control of the university.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies
There were no factual data or analytical methodologies used to develop the proposed rules.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business
The proposed rules affect only faculty, staff, and students of the University of Wisconsin System, and other persons using University of Wisconsin lands. They have no effect on small business.
Small Business Impact
The proposed rules will have no effect on small business.
Fiscal Estimate
The proposed rules will have no fiscal effect.
Agency Contact Persons
Anne E. Bilder, Senior System Legal Counsel
UW System Administration - 1850 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
Telephone: (608) 265-3094
Jane S. Radue, Assistant Director
Office of Operations Review and Audit
UW System Administration
780 Regent Street — Suite 210
Madison, Wisconsin 53715
Telephone: (608) 263-4396
