WAC 132L-120-180   Appeal to the president.  Any student who is aggrieved by the findings or conclusions of an appeal to the judicial board may appeal the same in writing to the president within ten days of mailing notice to the student of the action taken by the judicial board. The president may, at his or her discretion, 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 his or her findings and decision only on the official written record of the case. The president must afford each party opportunity for written argument and may afford each party opportunity for oral argument. The president shall not engage in ex parte communication with any of the parties. The president shall conduct the review within thirty days of notice of appeal and shall mail or otherwise provide a written conclusion to all parties within fourteen days after completion of the appeal process. The decision of the president is final.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 00-07-113, § 132L-120-180, filed 3/20/00, effective 4/20/00.]