WAC 132I-120-105   Student rights.  The following rights are guaranteed to each student within the limitations of statutory law and college policy as deemed necessary to achieve the educational goals of the college:

     (1) Academic freedom.

     (a) Students are guaranteed the rights of free inquiry, expression, and assembly upon and within college facilities that are generally open and available to the public.

     (b) Students are free to pursue appropriate educational objectives from among the college's curricula, programs, and services, subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.50.090 (3)(b).

     (c) Students shall be protected from academic evaluation which is arbitrary or capricious, but are responsible for meeting the standards of academic performance established by their instructors. Grade complaints are administered through the Complaints against Faculty Members section 807 of the Highline College Education Association (HCEA) HCC negotiated agreement.

     (d) Students have the right to a learning environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, inappropriate and disrespectful conduct, and sexual harassment.

     (2) Due process.

     (a) It is guaranteed that students have the right to be secure in their persons, quarters, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

     (b) No disciplinary sanction may be imposed on any student without notice to the accused of the nature of the charges.

     (c) A student accused of violating this student rights and responsibilities code is entitled to procedural due process as set forth in this chapter.

     (3) Distribution and posting. Students may distribute or post printed or published material subject to official written procedures available in the student programs office. All free publications not in violation of state and/or federal laws may be distributed from authorized public areas subject to time, place, and manner as determined by the college. Material may not be distributed in college parking lots or be placed on or in automobiles. Students distributing printed materials are responsible for litter control of all distributed material.

     (4) Off-campus speakers. Recognized student organizations shall have the right to invite outside speakers to speak on campus subject to the availability of campus facilities, funding, and compliance with the college procedures available in the student programs office.

     (5) Commercial activities. The use of college grounds or facilities for commercial or private gain is prohibited except with the approval of the student programs office consistent with vending and fund-raising guidelines. Commercial activities which generate contractual and/or financial debt relationships with students are prohibited. The college reserves the right to charge commercial vendors for the use of college facilities.

     (6) Sale of merchandise. All merchandise offered for commercial sale may be sold only through the college bookstore or college food services except when approved by the student programs office or affiliated academic department as part of the cocurricular experience.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). 08-01-088, § 132I-120-105, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW et seq., RCW 28B.50.100 and 28B.50.140. 92-15-115, § 132I-120-105, filed 7/21/92, effective 8/21/92.]