OFFICE OF INFORMATION GOVERNANCE AND POLICY

March 25, 2026

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ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO, INCLUDING UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH

Systemwide Review of Proposed Presidential Policy: PACAOS 100.00 and PACAOS Appendix H

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations and Students (PACAOS) 100.00 and PACAOS-Appendix H. The policy is proposed to be revised and includes 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.

The draft policy is posted here. If you have any questions or if you wish to comment, please contact Paula Johnson in the Office of Information Governance and Policy at policy@ucsd.edu no later than June 4, 2026.

Paula Johnson
Executive Director, Office of Information Governance and Policy

University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093