WAC 132K-125-370   Final appeal.  (1) Any student feeling aggrieved by the findings or conclusions of an appeal pursuant to WAC 132K-125-350 may appeal the same in writing to the president within twenty business days following notification to the student of the action taken by the college disciplinary committee on student conduct. The president has the discretion to suspend any disciplinary action pending determination of the merits of the findings, conclusions and disciplinary actions imposed. In the consideration of such an appeal, the president shall base her or his findings and decision only on the official written record of the case and on any reports or recommendations of the college disciplinary committee and the executive dean of student services.

     (2) If the president decides that discipline is to be imposed or altered after the review provided by subsection (1) of this section, the president or the president's designee shall notify the student in writing, within ten business days, by regular or certified mail or personal service of the discipline imposed. The final order will also include a statement of findings of fact and conclusions of law. The decision of the president shall be final and not reviewable.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 128B.50.140(13) [28B.50.140(13)]. 99-10-046, § 132K-125-370, filed 4/30/99, effective 5/31/99.]