WAC 132P-33-190   Purpose of disciplinary actions.  The college may apply sanctions or take other appropriate action when student conduct materially and substantially interferes with the college's:

     (1) Primary educational responsibility of ensuring the opportunity for all students of the college community to attain their educational objectives; or

     (2) Subsidiary responsibilities of protection and maintaining property, keeping records, other services, and sponsoring nonclassroom activities such as lectures, concerts, athletic events, and social functions. Disciplinary action proceedings shall determine whether and under what condition the violator may continue as a student at the college.

     (a) Nothing herein shall prevent faculty members from taking reasonable summary action as may be reasonably necessary to maintain order when they have reason to believe that such action is necessary for the physical safety and well-being of the student, or the safety and protection of other students or of college property or where the student's conduct materially and substantially disrupts the educational process.

     (b) Such summary action in the form of removal from the classroom shall be effective for a period not to exceed two scheduled classroom days.

     (c) Faculty shall maintain a written record of any summary action and a copy shall be filed with the dean of students within two scheduled classroom days.

     (d) Any summary action may be appealed to the dean of students for an informal hearing.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 285.50.140 [28B.50.140]. 82-01-079 (Resolution No. 81-4), § 132P-33-190, filed 12/21/81.]