“Violence Is One Of The Most Fun Things To Watch.” Quentin Tarantino.

A student at the University of California San Diego hit another student with his fist, causing the other student to fall to the ground, a loss of consciousness and a concussion. A student conduct review board did not recommend suspension, but the Council of Deans imposed a suspension for two quarters. The aggressive student filed an unsuccessful petition for writ of mandate in the superior court contending the Council of Deans exceeded its jurisdiction by reviewing the matter and increasing the recommended sanctions to include a two quarter suspension without further hearing. The appellate court affirmed, agreeing with the trial court that the Council of Deans did not exceed its powers and followed its own rules. (Berman v. Regents of the University of California (Cal. App. Fourth Dist., Div. 1; September 19, 2014) 229 Cal.App.4th 1265, [178 Cal.Rptr.3d 62].)