WAC 132Q-30-330   Student conduct board decision and notification.  (1) At the conclusion of the hearing and deliberations the student conduct board determines by majority vote whether the accused student has violated the standards of conduct for students (WAC 132Q-30-200 through 132Q-30-299). If so, the board determines and imposes the appropriate sanctions from WAC 132Q-30-400.

     (2) The burden of proof that guides the board's decision is the preponderance of evidence, whether it is more likely than not that the accused student violated the standards of conduct for students.

     (3) The chief student services officer notifies the student in writing, in person, by mail or electronic mail of the board's decision. Notice is sent within ten calendar days from the hearing date. If the college is not in session, this period may be reasonably extended. The chief student services officer includes in the written notice of the decision the reasons for the decision, the sanctions, and information about the appeal process. The chief student services officer may notify the student prior to receipt of the formal written notice. The notice, if sent by mail, is sent to the student's last known address.

     (4) The written decision is the college's initial order. Appeals are governed by WAC 132Q-30-335.

     (5) If the student does not appeal the board's decision within twenty-one calendar days from the date of the decision, it becomes the college's final order.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. 07-10-042, § 132Q-30-330, filed 4/25/07, effective 6/25/07.]