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Rules Of Evidence

"Rules of evidence are
premised in part on the belief
that the resources of the state
enable it to prove facts by
means other than hearsay and
second-best evidence," Reeves
explained. However, "colleges
may lack the legal skills, the
time, and the manpower
necessary to establish a case
without relying on techniques
prohibited in the courts," he
said.

Yet, colleges may support
findings of student misconduct
with "probative facts," he
continued. The courts will also
consider the "fundamental
fairness" and the
"reasonableness" of an
administration's procedures
and regulations.