WAC 132B-120-120   Disciplinary process.  (1) Judicial authority. The vice-president for student services, designee, or in his/her absence, the vice-president for instruction of the college is responsible for initiating disciplinary proceedings for infractions of rules and regulations as outlined in the procedures. The vice-president for student services, or in his/her absence, the vice-president for instruction, may delegate this responsibility to members of their staff and they may also establish committees or other hearing bodies to advise or act for them in disciplinary matters.

     (2) Initiating the process. Any infractions of college rules and regulations may be referred by any student or employee to the vice-president for student services, designee or in his/her absence the vice-president for instruction. Sexual harassment complaints or concerns may be directed to the vice-president for student services or human resources office.

     (3) Disciplinary process (except summary suspension).

     (a) The vice-president for student services and/or the vice-president for instruction or his/her designated representative will initiate disciplinary proceedings.

     (b) Any student accused of violating any provision of the rules of conduct shall be called for an initial meeting and in order that any informality in disciplinary proceedings not mislead the student as to the seriousness of the matter under consideration, will be informed of what provision(s) of the rules of conduct he/she is charged with violating, and what appears to be the range of penalties, if any, which might result from disciplinary proceedings.

     (c) After considering the evidence in a case and interviewing the student or students involved, the vice-president for student services or, in his/her absence, the vice-president for instruction or designee may take any of the following actions:

     (i) Terminate the proceeding, exonerating the student or students.

     (ii) Dismiss the case after providing whatever counseling and advice may be appropriate.

     (iii) Impose verbal warning or reprimand not subject to student's right of appeal.

     (iv) Impose additional disciplinary sanctions, subject to the student's right of appeal as described in this procedure. The student shall be notified in writing of the action taken, the reason for the decision and information about the appeals process.

     (v) Refer the matter to the student conduct committee for appropriate action. The student shall be notified in writing that the matter has been referred to the committee.

     (d) If the student fails to appear at the scheduled meeting without prior notification or evidence of extenuating circumstances, the vice-president may impose any sanctions authorized by this code.

     (e) The written decision of the vice-president shall become final unless appealed.

     (f) If a referral or an appeal is made to the student conduct committee, the committee shall hold a hearing, reach conclusions and may impose sanctions.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 04-01-100, § 132B-120-120, filed 12/16/03, effective 1/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). 98-09-012, § 132B-120-120, filed 4/6/98, effective 5/7/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13) and 69.41.340. 91-11-102, § 132B-120-120, filed 5/22/91, effective 6/22/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). 80-10-053 (Order 80-1, Resolution No. 10-80), § 132B-120-120, filed 8/6/80.]