WAC 132R-04-064   Interim discipline.  (1) Disciplinary actions of the college will be implemented by the president, except as such implementation may be delegated by the president or the board of trustees. Ordinarily, the disciplinary authority of the college will be invoked only after completion of the procedures established for the review of disciplinary cases and after the student, if he/she so wishes, has availed himself/herself of the appeal procedures. However, in situations where there is cause to believe that the student or the student organization poses an immediate threat to himself or herself, to others or to property, or is incapable of continuing as a student for medical or psychological reasons, or where it is believed that the student's continued attendance or presence may cause disorder or substantially interfere with or impede the lawful activities of others or imperil the physical or mental health and safety of members of the college community, interim actions may be taken immediately without prior notice or hearing. These actions, taken by the president or the president's designee, may include:

     (a) Interim restrictions, including, but not limited to, assignment to alternate college housing or removal from college housing, limitation of access to college facilities, or restriction of communication with specific individuals or groups;

     (b) Interim suspension, including temporary total removal from the college or restriction of access to campus;

     (c) Mandatory medical/psychological assessment, including referral to outside, medical professionals and/or to the mental health advisory board for assessment of the student's capability to remain in the college.

     (2) Each instructor is authorized to implement interim suspension when necessary to preserve order and to maintain effective cooperation of the class in fulfilling the objective of the course. An instructor imposing an interim suspension shall report such action, in writing, to the division chair, vice-president of student services, and vice-president of instruction.

     (3) In all cases of interim discipline, the student or student organization is entitled to personally appeal before the vice-president of student services or designee as soon as is reasonably possible. The student disciplinary review request must be submitted in writing no later than ten working days from the date of said disciplinary action.

     (4) The vice-president of student services shall conduct a meeting with the student within five working days after receipt of the disciplinary review request. As a result of the meeting between the vice-president of student services and the student, the vice-president may recommend to the president or the president's designee either continuation or termination of the interim discipline and/or initiate disciplinary procedures in accordance with WAC 132R-04-112 through132R-04-160 .



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-15-063, § 132R-04-064, filed 7/14/03, effective 8/14/03.]