New language in Title 15 also includes "a negotiated settlement signed by both parties" as an alternative to a formal hearing before the university imposes sanctions for student code violations.

Another change spells out the university's ability to file student code charges on current students on break who have pre-enrolled for subsequent semesters.

The board's next regular meeting is scheduled Jan. 24-25, 2006.

James S. Tyree 366-3539 jtyree@normantranscript.com