WAC 132P-33-240   Disciplinary sanctions.  The following definitions of disciplinary terms have been established and shall be the sanctions imposed upon violators of the Code of student rights and responsibilities:

     (1) Warning. Notice to a student, either verbally or in writing, that the student has been in violation of college rules or regulations or has otherwise failed to meet the college's standards of conduct. Such warnings will include the statement that continuation or repetition of the specific conduct involved or other misconduct will normally result in one of the more serious disciplinary actions described below.

     (2) Reprimand. Formal action censuring a student for violation of the college rules or regulations or has otherwise failed to meet the college's standards of conduct. Reprimands shall be made in writing to the student by the officer of agency taking action, with copies filed in the office of the dean of students. A reprimand will include the statement that continuation or repetition of the specific conduct involved or other misconduct will normally result in one of the more serious disciplinary actions described below.

     (3) Fines. The dean of students and/or the student hearing committee may assess monetary fines up to a maximum of twenty-five dollars against individual students for violation of college rules and regulations or for the failure to meet the college's standards of conduct. Failure to pay such fines within thirty days will result in suspension for an indefinite period of time as set forth in subsection (6) of this section, provided that a student may be reinstated upon payment of the fine.

     (4) Restitution. An individual student may be required to make restitution for damage or loss to college or other property and for injury to persons. Failure to make restitution within thirty days will result in suspension for an indefinite period of time as set forth in subsection (6) of this section, provided that a student may be reinstated upon payment.

     (5) Disciplinary action. Formal action placing conditions upon the student's continued attendance for violation of college rules or regulations or other failure to meet the college standards of conduct. The office or agency placing the student on disciplinary probation or action will specify, in writing, the period of probation or action and the conditions, such as limiting the student's participation in extra curricular activities, denial of admission to a specific class, or other possible penalties. Disciplinary probation or action warns the student that any further misconduct will automatically raise the question of suspension from the college. Disciplinary probation or action may be for a specified term or for an indefinite period which may extend to graduation or other termination of the student's enrollment in the college.

     (6) Suspension. Temporary or indefinite dismissal from the college and termination of the student status of a student for violation of college rules or regulations or for failure to meet the college's standards of conduct. The notification of suspending a student will indicate, in writing, the term of the suspension and any special conditions which must be met before readmission. Refund of fees for the quarter in which disciplinary action is taken shall be in accord with the college's refund policy. Students suspended on the basis of conduct which disrupted the orderly operation of the campus or any facility of the district may be denied access to all or any part of the campus or other facility.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 285.50.140 [28B.50.140]. 82-01-079 (Resolution No. 81-4), § 132P-33-240, filed 12/21/81.]