WAC 132A-120-031   Initiation of discipline.  (1) A request for disciplinary action must be referred to the official designated by the president as responsible for college discipline. The request must be made within ten days of the discovery of the facts and must be made in writing and signed by the individual making the request.

     (2) If in the opinion of the college discipline official the accused student's presence on campus represents a threat of danger or disruption, the student may be placed on suspension pending the commencement of disciplinary action.

     (3) The student accused will be called for an informal meeting with the college discipline official and will be informed of the charges which have been made and the range of possible penalties should the student be judged guilty of having violated college regulations.

     (4) After considering all evidence in the case, the discipline officer may take any of the following actions:

     (a) Terminate the proceeding, exonerating the accused;

     (b) Dismiss the case after whatever counseling and advice may be appropriate;

     (c) Impose minor sanctions directly, including verbal warning, reprimand, or such sanctions as the student may agree to in writing, such as community service or restitution;

     (d) Impose the formal sanctions of probation, limited dismissal, or expulsion. All formal sanctions will be subject to the student's right of appeal as set forth in the following procedures.

     (5) The discipline officer shall inform both the person(s) making the accusation and the accused student of the disposition of the accusation. If the discipline includes formal sanctions, the decision will be rendered in writing and a copy will be provided to the office of the college president.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 28B.50 RCW. 99-15-072, § 132A-120-031, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99.]