WAC 132D-120-290   Final decision regarding process review -- Extra-institutional appeals.  (1) Where the student is not satisfied by the vice-president's decision, he or she may appeal that decision to the president of the college provided that such appeal is made within five working days of the student's receipt of notice of the decision.

     (2) The president will review the process carried out by administrators and the grievance review committee together with any appeal statement and will deliver a written acceptance of the vice-president's decision or directions as to what other course of action shall be taken, within ten instructional days after receiving the appeal.

     (3) This decision shall constitute final agency action by the college.

     (4) A student who feels aggrieved by the institution's final decision, may petition for judicial review of that decision according to the provisions of RCW 28B.19.150.

     (5) For further review in sexual or disability discrimination cases, the grievant may send appeals or inquiries to:


     (a) U.S. Department of Education

     Office for Civil Rights Region X

     915 Second Avenue, Room 3310

     Seattle, WA 98174

     206-220-7900


     (b) Washington State Human Rights Commission

     Third Avenue

     Seattle, Washington 98101

     206-464-6500


     (c) Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

     1424 New York Avenue, Room 5041

     Washington, D.C. 20005

     202-307-0818 (TTD), or 800-514-0383 (voice)



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 09-19-135, § 132D-120-290, filed 9/22/09, effective 11/1/09; 05-24-059, § 132D-120-290, filed 12/2/05, effective 1/2/06; 88-24-014 (Order 88-01), § 132D-120-290, filed 12/1/88, effective 1/1/89.]