WAC 132M-121-055   Disorderly or disruptive conduct.  (1) Any student who significantly disrupts any college function by intentionally engaging in conduct that renders it difficult or impossible to continue such a function in an orderly manner, shall be subject to discipline. A college function for this purpose includes, but is not limited to, meetings, business activities, administrative functions, college-sponsored activities, and any disciplinary, grievance, or appeal meeting or hearing under these rules.

     (2) Instructors or building/facility managers have the authority to take necessary and appropriate action to maintain order and proper conduct in the classroom or building/facility.

     (3) Any student who is so disorderly or disruptive that it is difficult or impossible to maintain classroom decorum, may be excluded from any class session during which the disruption occurs, by the instructor. The instructor shall report any such exclusion from class to the supervising dean who shall refer the matter to the vice-president for student success or designee. Upon receiving a written complaint and description of the conduct, the vice-president for student success or designee may initiate disciplinary action as provided in this policy.

     (4) A building/facility manager may exclude a student for the single day in which such disorderly or disruptive behavior occurs. The building/facility manager shall report the infraction and exclusion in writing to the vice-president for student success or designee at the earliest opportunity. Upon receiving a written complaint and description of the conduct, the vice-president for student success or designee may initiate disciplinary action as provided in this policy.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 08-06-066, § 132M-121-055, filed 3/3/08, effective 4/3/08.]