Frequently Asked Questions
Do college students have the right to due process?
Yes! California courts recognize a common-law right to fair procedure in private organizations that control a person's “important economic interests” [1]. Fair procedure is essentially equivalent to due process, with the only difference being that no government action is involved [2]. The right to fair procedure is an independent layer of protection separate from the school's own published procedure, but failure to follow the school's own published procedure is in itself considered a violation of fair procedure rights [3].
What is “The Young Americans College Of Performing Arts”
The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts is the college division of The Young Americans Inc.
The Young Americans was founded in 1962 with the mission to promote goodwill and understanding around the world through music. The Young Americans cast members come from across the USA and around the world to use their talents as singers, dancers, and musicians to inspire audiences of all ages.
Who is Timothy?
Timothy is a 22 year old performing artist. Originally from Muskegon, Michigan, Timothy was accepted into TYA in 2019, but declined the offer to go to Columbia College Chicago instead. After covid lockdown happened in 2020, not wanting a lockdown music school experience, Timothy moved to, California, to gain new perspectives and build a life for himself.
While attending Santa Monica College in October 2022, TYA called Timothy and asked him to reaudition, as they found his old audition tape and acceptance. He was told if he reauditioned and was accepted again, he would recieve a full tuition scholarship.
Timothy joined the college in January 2023 with the full tuition scholarship. While a student at TYA, Timothy was the Co-Chair of the Student Association, helping to organize student events, and advocating for student needs to the adminastration. Timothy was an strong advocate for the addition of vocal masterclass. Before the start of the Fall 2024 semester, Timothy suggested TYA provide a consent workshop to the incoming freshman, to encourage healthy relationships within the community. This change was implented, as well as his suggestion to provide contraception to students to promote safer sex practices. That same Fall 2024 semster, Timothy was also assistant directing+costuming the college musical, Cabaret.