WAC 132Z-115-120   Procedures for resolving disciplinary violations.  (1) Any infractions of college rules, policies or regulations may be referred by any college faculty or staff member to the vice-president for student success or designee. The vice-president for student success may delegate this responsibility to a member of his/her staff, and he/she may also establish committees or other hearing bodies to advise or act for him/her in disciplinary matters.

     (2) In order that any informality in disciplinary proceedings not mislead a student as to the seriousness of the matter under consideration, the student involved shall be informed at the initial conference or hearing of the sanctions that may be involved.

     (3) Upon initiation of disciplinary proceedings, the vice-president for student success or designee shall provide written notification to the student, either in person or by delivery via certified mail to the student's last known address, specifying the violations with which the student is charged. The vice-president for student success or designee shall set a time and place for meeting with the student to inform the student of the charges, the evidence supporting the charges, and to allow the student an opportunity to be heard regarding the charges and evidence.

     (4) After considering the evidence in a case and interviewing the student or students involved, the vice-president for student success or designee may take any of the following actions:

     (a) Terminate the proceeding, exonerating the student or students;

     (b) Dismiss the case after whatever counseling and advice may be appropriate (not subject to the appeals rights provided in this code);

     (c) Dismiss the case after verbally admonishing the student (not subject to the appeals rights provided in this code);

     (d) Direct the parties to make a reasonable attempt to achieve a mediated settlement;

     (e) Impose other disciplinary sanctions directly, subject to the student's right of appeal as described in this chapter. The student shall be notified in writing of the action taken except that disciplinary warnings may be given verbally;

     (f) Refer the matter to the conflict resolution council requesting their recommendation to the president for appropriate action. The student shall be notified in writing that the matter has been referred to the conflict resolution council.

     (5) This section shall not be construed as preventing the appropriate official from summarily suspending a student.



[Statutory Authority: Executive Order 97-02, RCW 28B.10.902 and 28B.20.903. 05-06-003, § 132Z-115-120, filed 2/17/05, effective 3/20/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 00-20-037, § 132Z-115-120, filed 9/28/00, effective 10/29/00.]