Applicable state law and college rules did not require either a statement of reasons or a hearing, and in fact neither was offered to BarnesWhich of the following, if established, most strongly supports the college in refusing to give Barnes a statement of reasons or an opportunity for a hearing?
Barnes worked at the college for less than five years.
Barnes could be replaced with a more competent teacher
Barnes' academic performance had been substandard. 19
A speech he made that was critical of administration policies violated a college regulation concerning teacher behavior.