WAC 132S-40-380   Disciplinary sanctions.  (1) The student will be notified in writing of the sanction(s) imposed as well as of any conditions pursuant to the sanction(s). Copies of the notification will be kept on file in the office of the CSSO and in the student's official educational record. All sanctions outlined herein are subject to the appeal process.

     (2) The following sanctions, singly or in combination, may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the student code:

     (a) Warning. Notice to a student that the student is violating or has violated 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.

     (b) Reprimand. Formal action censuring a student for violation of the college rules or regulations or failure to meet the college's standards of conduct. Reprimands will be made in writing to the student by the CSSO or the SCB with copies filed in the office of the CSSO. 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.

     (c) Loss of privileges. Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time.

     (d) Restitution. An individual student may be required to make restitution for damage, loss, or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement. Failure to make restitution within thirty days or any period set by the CSSO or SCB will result in suspension for an indefinite period of time as set forth in (g) of this subsection, provided that a student may be reinstated upon payment or upon a written agreed plan of repayment. Failure to strictly comply with the terms of a repayment plan will result in immediate suspension.

     (e) Discretionary sanctions. Work assignments, essays, service to the college, or other related discretionary assignments.

     (f) Disciplinary probation. Formal action placing conditions upon the student's continued attendance for violations of college rules or regulations or other failure to meet the college's standards of conduct. Written notice of disciplinary probation will specify the period of probation and any condition(s) upon which his/her continued enrollment is contingent. Such conditions may include, but not be limited to, adherence to terms of a behavior contract or limiting the student's participation in extra-curricular activities or access to specific areas of the college's facilities. Disciplinary probation 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.

     (g) Suspension. Separation of the student from the college for a definite period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Students who are suspended may be denied access to all or any part of the campus or other facilities during the duration of the period of suspension. Additionally, conditions for readmission may be specified.

     (h) Expulsion. Permanent separation of the student from the college. Students who are expelled may be denied access to all or any part of the campus or other facilities permanently.

     (i) Revocation of admission and/or degree. Admission to or a degree awarded from the college may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of college standards in obtaining admission or the degree, or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation. Revocation of admission or a degree is subject to the hearing process as outlined in this code. Revocation of a degree must be approved by the board of trustees.

     (j) Withholding degree. The college may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the process set forth in the code, including the completion of all sanctions imposed, if any. Withholding a degree must be approved by the board of trustees.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 06-19-006, § 132S-40-380, filed 9/7/06, effective 10/8/06.]