Finally, some good progress in the war against university idiocy

[Mircea]

Originally Posted by BoomBen

The University may have rules unto itself. The university does not have the authority to put anyone in jail however they can expell a student if they feel the behavior warrants expulsion.
It is not a court of law.

But it is still subject to both the State and US Constitutions (in the case of public universities and colleges).

The State -- acting through the university -- violated his rights.

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by BoomBen

That will be an interesting precedent.

The courts will have a say whether a student can be expelled from a private university?

A student can sue for defamation.

[urbanlife78]

Originally Posted by Roadking2003

This is true, but the U can be taken to court.

A university is not a court of law and an expulsion isn't a jail sentence, but just about anyone can file a lawsuit on just about any grounds.

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by urbanlife78

A university is not a court of law and an expulsion isn't a jail sentence, .

Nobody said it was.

[urbanlife78]

Originally Posted by Roadking2003

Nobody said it was.

Interesting because that is what I thought you were implying with this thread.