WAC 132X-60-120   Disciplinary sanctions.  (1) Warning. Notice to a student, either verbally or in writing, that the student has been in violation of 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.

     (2) Reprimand. Formal action censuring a student for violation of the college rules or regulations or has otherwise failed to meet the college's standards of conduct. Reprimands shall be made in writing to the student as appropriate by the vice-president for student services or the student judicial board with copies filed in the office of the dean of students. 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.

     (3) Fines. The vice-president for student services and/or the student judicial board may assess monetary fines up to a maximum of one hundred dollars per violation against individual students for violation of college rules and regulations or for the failure to meet the college's standards of conduct. Failure to pay such fines within thirty days will result in suspension for an indefinite period of time as set forth in subsection (6) of this section, provided that a student may be reinstated upon payment of the fine.

     (4) Restitution. An individual student may be required to make restitution for damage or loss to college or other property and for injury to persons. Failure to make restitution within thirty days will result in suspension for an indefinite period of time as set forth in subsection (6) of this section, provided that a student may be reinstated upon payment.

     (5) 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 standards of conduct. Written notice of disciplinary probation will specify the period of probation and any condition, such as limiting the student's participation in extracurricular activities or access to specific areas of the college's facilities. Copies of the notice shall be kept on file in the office of the vice-president for student services and in the student's official educational records. 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.

     (6) Suspension/dismissal. Temporary, indefinite, or permanent dismissal from the college of a student for violation of college rules and regulations. The notification suspending a student will indicate, in writing, the term of the suspension and any special conditions which must be met before readmission. Copies of the notification shall be kept on file in the office of the vice-president for student services and in the student's official education record.

     Refund of fees for the quarter in which disciplinary action is taken shall be in accord with the college's refund policy.

     Students who are suspended from the college may be denied access to all or any part of the campus or other facility during the duration of the period of suspension.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). 00-05-023, § 132X-60-120, filed 2/8/00, effective 3/10/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 88-21-071 (Order 88-1), § 132X-60-120, filed 10/18/88.]