WAC 132Z-115-010   Purpose of the disciplinary system.  Participating in a community requires that individuals depend upon the knowledge, integrity, and decency of others. In turn, the best communities help individuals mold habits and values that will enable them to achieve the highest personal satisfaction, including the satisfaction associated with helping to create a better global community. Cascadia Community College is maintained by the state of Washington for the provision of programs of instruction in higher education and related community services. Like any other institution having its own special purposes, the college must maintain conditions conducive to the effective performance of its functions. Consequently, it has special expectations regarding the conduct of the various participants in the college community.

     This Code of Student Conduct protects the college's commitment to excellence and equity, and affirms institutional values.

     The student conduct system was created to protect the rights of each individual, to support the community values and to assist students in modifying their behavior to become responsible members of the community. Admission to the college carries with it the expectation that the student will obey appropriate laws, will comply with the rules of the college and its departments, and will maintain a high standard of integrity and honesty. If a student does not accept her/his responsibilities within the college community, corrective action must be taken. This is accomplished through an educational process, with the goal of providing a learning environment where students can grow and learn respect for others, to understand how their behaviors affect the community and to change inappropriate behaviors. Sanctions for violations of college rules or conduct that interferes with the operation of college affairs will be dealt with by the college. In the case of minors, misconduct may be referred to parents or legal guardians.

     Students registered via the Washington on-line virtual campus will follow the policies and procedures that govern student conduct, disciplinary policies and procedures for resolving conflicts regarding student conduct which are in place at the enrolling college. Washington on-line virtual campus students are responsible for being familiar with the student rights and responsibilities and code of conduct at the enrolling college(s).



[Statutory Authority: Executive Order 97-02, RCW 28B.10.902 and 28B.20.903. 05-06-003, § 132Z-115-010, filed 2/17/05, effective 3/20/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 00-20-037, § 132Z-115-010, filed 9/28/00, effective 10/29/00.]