WAC 132H-120-235   Initial disciplinary proceedings.  (1) All disciplinary proceedings will be initiated by the dean of student services or his or her designated representative. The student may be placed on suspension pending commencement of disciplinary action, pursuant to the conditions set forth in WAC 132H-120-405.

     (2) Any student accused of violating any provision of the rules of conduct shall be called for an initial meeting with the dean of student services or his or her designated representative. The student will be informed in writing of what provision or provisions 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 initiation of disciplinary proceedings.

     (3) After considering the evidence in the case and interviewing the accused student, if the accused student has appeared at the scheduled conference, the dean may take any of the following actions:

     (a) Terminate the proceeding, exonerating the student or students;

     (b) Dismiss the case after whatever counseling and advice the dean deems appropriate;

     (c) Impose verbal warning to student directly, not subject to the student's right of appeal as provided in this chapter;

     (d) Impose additional sanctions of reprimand, probation, suspension or dismissal, subject to the student's right of appeal as provided in the following provisions.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 28B.50.140. 92-19-047, § 132H-120-235, filed 9/10/92, effective 10/11/92.]