WAC 132R-04-063   Disciplinary sanctions.  If any student is found to have violated any of the offenses enumerated at WAC 132-04-057, one or more of the following sanctions may be imposed against the student or student organization. Failure to comply with any imposed sanctions may result in additional sanctions.

     (1) Minor disciplinary sanction:

     (a) "Disciplinary warning." Formal action censoring a student for unacceptable conduct or violation of college rules or regulations. The student is notified in writing of this action. Warnings imply that further unacceptable conduct or violation of rules will result in one of the more serious actions described below.

     (b) "Disciplinary probation." Formal action placing condition on the student's continued attendance for violation of specified regulations. The disciplinary probation shall specify, in writing, the period of probation and the conditions which may include conditions such as limiting the student's participation in college-related privileges or extracurricular activities or enforcing a "no contact" order which would prohibit direct or indirect physical and/or verbal contact with specific individuals or groups. Disciplinary probation further shall give the student notice that any further misconduct will automatically raise the question of suspension from the college. Disciplinary probation shall be for a specified period of time.

     (c) "Educational activities." Activities designed to foster student development may include, but are not limited to, community service, attendance at educational programs, or written assignments.

     (d) "Restitution." Compensation for loss, damage, or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement.

     (e) "Assessment." Referral for drugs/alcohol or psychological assessment may be required. Results of the assessment may lead to the determination that conditions of treatment and further assessment apply to either continued attendance or return after a period of suspension.

     (2) Major disciplinary sanction:

     (a) "Disciplinary suspension." Formal action taken by authorized personnel (the president or anyone authorized to act in the absence of the president) dismissing a student temporarily from the college for unacceptable conduct or violation of college rules or regulations. Suspension may be for a stated or for an indefinite period, but the implication of the action is that the student may eventually return if evidence or other assurance is presented that the unacceptable conduct will not be repeated. The notification suspending the student must state the conditions to be met and whether the action is to be noted permanently on the student's record. The student and vice-president of student services are notified in writing of the action taken, the terms of the suspension and any conditions involved, and the dean of enrollment services is requested to enter the action on the student's academic record. No fees will be refunded for the quarter in which the action is taken.

     (b) "Disciplinary expulsion." Discretionary action by authorized personnel dismissing a student permanently for flagrantly unacceptable conduct or violation of college rules or regulations. Unlike suspension, no term is involved, the action always becomes effective on notice. Expulsion must have the prior approval of the president. The student is notified in writing of the action taken, and the dean of enrollment services is requested to enter the action permanently on the student's academic record.

     (c) "Hold" (administrative). Attachment of a student's record to assure compliance with college rules, procedures, or obligations. The "hold" may be placed on the student's record by the authorized college office responsible for enforcement of the rule, procedure, or obligation involved. The authorized office must request the dean of enrollment services in writing to place a "hold" on the student's record. The student will not be permitted to register for any subsequent quarter nor to obtain a transcript of his/her record except on the written release of the office which placed the "hold."

     (d) "Registration canceled" (administrative). Privileges of attendance withdrawn, effective immediately on notice.

     (i) By order of the business office for financial delinquencies. (Handled as a withdrawal for recording purposes.)

     (ii) By order of the vice-president of student services for failure to comply with rules, regulations or instructions.

     The order canceling a registration must be addressed to the student involved in writing. The registration office automatically will place a "hold" on the student's record to prevent registration for future quarters and the issuance of transcripts.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-15-063, § 132R-04-063, filed 7/14/03, effective 8/14/03.]