WAC 132R-04-115   Disciplinary action.  (1) A student charged with unacceptable conduct is entitled to a fair hearing. The procedures set forth below shall be interpreted and administered in such a way as to accomplish this objective. Disciplinary proceedings are not to be construed as judicial trials; care will be taken to comply as fully as possible with the spirit and intent of procedural safeguards relative to the rights of the individual concerned.

     (a) When disciplinary action is initiated by a faculty member for disruptive classroom conduct, academic misconduct, and/or dishonesty, a written report of the occurrence shall be filed with the division chair, appropriate dean, vice-president of student services, and vice-president of instruction.

     (b) All other instances of misconduct shall be reported to the vice-president of student services.

     (c) Any student accused of violating any provisions of the rules of student conduct shall be called for an initial conference with the vice-president of student services or his/her designated representative, and shall be informed of what provision of the rules of student conduct have been violated, and the maximum penalties, if any, which might result from initiation of a disciplinary proceeding.

     (2) After considering the evidence in the case and interviewing the student or students accused of violating the rules of student conduct, the vice-president of student services or his/her designated representative may take any of the following actions:

     (a) Terminate the proceedings, exonerating the student or students;

     (b) Dismiss the case after whatever counseling and advice may be appropriate;

     (c) Impose minor sanctions directly (warning or reprimand);

     (d) Refer the case to the disciplinary committee.

     (3) Should a disciplinary committee hearing be necessary, the student shall be notified in writing as to the date, time, place of the hearing, and charge(s), including reference to the particular sections of the rules of student conduct involved. He/she shall be permitted to examine the evidence against him/her and where pertinent shall be given the names of those who will be witnesses against him/her. In the hearing he/she may present evidence, testimonial or documentary, in his/her behalf.

     (4) The president or vice-president of student services shall notify the student in writing of the final determination on any charge of unacceptable conduct. In the case of a student under eighteen years of age who is expelled, suspended or placed on disciplinary probation, the parents or guardian of the student shall also be notified in writing. (This does not apply to emancipated minors.)



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-15-063, § 132R-04-115, filed 7/14/03, effective 8/14/03.]