WAC 132M-121-010
Statement of policy and purpose. (1)
Lower Columbia College, an agency of the state of Washington,
exists for the development of students and to provide a
variety of educational opportunities, and the opportunity to
examine cultural, social and recreational aspects of society.
Lower Columbia College as an institution of society must
maintain conditions conducive to the effective performance of
its functions. Consequently, Lower Columbia College has
special expectations regarding the conduct of students.
Student conduct that detracts from, or interferes with, the
accomplishment of college purposes is not acceptable.
(2) The student is, first of all, a member of the
community at large, and as such has the rights and
responsibilities of any citizen. In addition, admission to
Lower Columbia College carries with it the presumption that
students will conduct themselves as responsible members of the
college community. This includes an expectation that students
will obey the law, will comply with rules and regulations of
the college, will maintain a high standard of integrity and
honesty, and will respect the rights, privileges and property
of other members of the college community. Lower Columbia
College expects an environment of integrity, respect,
collaboration, cooperation, diversity, and innovation that
fosters personal growth, academic excellence and
accountability.
(3) The following rules regarding the conduct of students
are adopted in order to provide students a full understanding
of the rules that will enable the college to maintain
conditions conducive to the effective performance of the
college's functions. Sanctions for violations of the rules of
student conduct will be administered by the college in the
manner provided by said rules. When violations of laws of the
state of Washington and/or the United States are also
involved, the college may refer such matters to the
appropriate authorities. In cases of minors, this conduct may
also be referred to parents or legal guardians.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 08-06-066, §
132M-121-010, filed 3/3/08, effective 4/3/08.]