WAC 132U-120-080   Disciplinary sanctions.   A primary objective of the disciplinary process is to promote the personal and social development of those students found responsible for misconduct. Charges are investigated and resolved in a forum of candor, civility, and fairness. In conjunction, students found to have committed a form of misconduct are subject to the following sanctions.

     (1) Disciplinary warning. Verbal notice to a student by a dean or his or her designee(s) that she/he has violated the rules of conduct as outlined in this chapter or has otherwise failed to satisfy the college's expectations regarding conduct shall be considered a disciplinary warning. Such warnings imply that continuing or repeating the specific violation or engaging in other misconduct will result in one of the more serious disciplinary actions described below. Formal files or records will not be kept on informal verbal warnings.

     (2) Disciplinary reprimand. Formal action censuring a student for violating the rules of conduct as outlined in WAC 132U-120-050. Reprimands shall be made in writing to the student by the dean of students or designee(s), with copies placed on file in the administrative office. A reprimand shall indicate to the student that continuing or repeating the specific violation involved will result in one of the more serious disciplinary actions described below.

     (3) Disciplinary probation. Formal action by the dean placing conditions upon the student's continued attendance. Notice shall be made in writing and shall specify the period of probation and the conditions, such as limiting the student's participation in activities, fines or restitution for damage, or other possible penalties. Disciplinary probation may be for a specific term or for an indefinite period which may extend to graduation or other termination of the student's enrollment in the college.

     (4) Suspension. Temporary dismissal from the college and termination of the person's student status for violation of WAC 132U-120-050. Notice shall be made in writing and specify the duration of the dismissal and any special conditions which must be met before readmission.

     (5) Expulsion. Permanent termination of a student's status for violation of WAC 132U-120-050. Notice must be given in writing. There shall be no refund of fees for the quarter in which the action is taken but fees paid in advance for a subsequent quarter will be refunded.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130 and 28B.50.140. 03-01-072, § 132U-120-080, filed 12/12/02, effective 1/12/03; 88-15-005 (Order 88-03), § 132U-120-080, filed 7/8/88.]