WAC 172-121-050   External authorities.  Many offenses under this code are also violations of federal, state or local laws. A student or student organization may face criminal and civil prosecution as well as university disciplinary action for violation of these laws.

     The university reserves the right to initiate action for offenses that have an impact on the educational or administrative functions or the general well-being of the university and its surrounding communities. Proceedings under this code may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings in the courts. University proceedings under the student conduct code are not subject to challenge or dismissal based solely on the disposition of any criminal charges related to the same incident.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). 09-12-001, § 172-121-050, filed 5/20/09, effective 6/20/09.]