WAC 132W-300-010   Definitions.  (1) Complaint means the cause of dissatisfaction, resentment, or discontent which leads to a petition, a grievance, or an appeal.

     (2) Discrimination means an action or actions based on prejudice.

     (3) Grievance means the formal request to some higher authority for action when the complaint includes the allegation of violations of the policies of the college.

     (4) Grievant means an individual or a group of individuals who have a complaint or are filing a grievance.

     (5) Harassment means to persistently act to disturb or irritate.

     (6) Petition means an informal request to resolve complaints prior to engaging in the grievance process.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. 01-14-016, § 132W-300-010, filed 6/25/01, effective 7/26/01.]