WAC 132G-120-110
Disciplinary terms. The following
definitions of disciplinary terms have been established to
provide consistency in the application of penalties.
(1) Disciplinary warning: Formal action censuring a student
for violation of college rules or regulations or for failure to
satisfy the expectations of the college regarding conduct. Disciplinary warnings are always made in writing to the student
by the officer or agency taking the action, with copies to the
vice-president for student services' office. A disciplinary
warning indicates to the student that continuation of the
specific conduct involved or other misconduct will result in one
of the more serious disciplinary actions (see WAC 132G-120-110
(2) through (6)).
(2) Hold: Attachment of a student's academic record to
encourage the fulfillment of the student's obligations to the
college, particularly financial. Holds are always made in
writing, including a detailed list of the obligations to be met,
and are sent to the student. Requests for transcripts of the
student's academic record will not be honored until the
initiating authority is satisfied that the obligations have been
met and provides the registrar with written notification of the
release of the hold.
(3) Registration denied: Formal action refusing to allow a
student to register for subsequent quarters for violation of
college rules or regulations, failure to satisfy the expectations
of the college regarding conduct, or failure to fulfill
obligations to the college. The initiating authority, in his/her
written notification to the student, will detail the reasons for
the denial of registration and the conditions to be met before
registration will be allowed. Registration may be denied for a
fixed or indefinite period. Future registration will not be
allowed until the initiating authority is satisfied that the
conditions have been met.
(4) Disciplinary probation: Formal action placing
conditions upon the student's continued attendance for violation
of college rules or regulations or failure to satisfy the
expectations of the college regarding conduct. The office
placing the student on disciplinary probation will specify, in
writing, the period of probation and the conditions. Disciplinary probation warns the student that any further
misconduct will make him/her liable to suspension or expulsion
from the college. Disciplinary probation may be for a specific
term or for an indefinite period which may extend to graduation
or other termination of the student's enrollment in the college.
(5) Academic penalties: Consequences of any breach of
academic integrity may include withholding of credit, lowering of
grade, and/or failure (0.0) for the assignment and/or course, or
lesser sanctions. Matters involving academic dishonesty may be
referred to the vice-president for student services for
disciplinary action(s).
(6) Suspension: Formal action by an authorized disciplinary
agency dismissing a student temporarily from the college for
unacceptable conduct or violation of college rules or
regulations. Denial of registration or expulsion may be for a
stated or for an indefinite period, but the implication of the
action is that the student may eventually return if evidence or
other assurance is presented that the unacceptable conduct will
not be repeated.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). 01-13-065, §
132G-120-110, filed 6/18/01, effective 7/19/01. Statutory
Authority: RCW 28B.50.130 and 28B.50.140. 83-07-020 (Order
49:83), § 132G-120-110, filed 3/11/83; 79-06-106 (Order
12-10:79), § 132G-120-110, filed 6/6/79; Order 1-35:72, §
132G-120-110, filed 11/29/72, effective 1/1/73.]