WAC 174-120-045   Student conduct code -- Levels of resolution.  (1) Voluntary mediation: Community members who come into conflict with one another should make a determined effort to resolve problems peacefully and constructively between themselves. To facilitate this objective, the college encourages voluntary mediation through mediators. The mediators will assist the two parties to reach resolution. If successful, the parties will sign an agreement stating that resolution has been reached. If unsuccessful, both parties may agree to binding arbitration or either party may file a grievance with the campus grievance officer. The accuser may bypass mediation/arbitration and file a complaint directly with the campus grievance officer. If voluntary mediation is not agreed to and the matter is referred to the campus grievance officer, the case becomes a disciplinary matter between the accused and the college. The complainant serves as a witness during the college's presentation of evidence, if a hearing occurs.

     (2) Campus grievance officer review: The basic role of the campus grievance officer is to seek justice and educate the students about their rights and responsibilities. The campus grievance officer is responsible for determining if violations of the student conduct code have occurred, handling investigations in a thorough and timely manner, proposing corrective action on behalf of the college if warranted and for keeping all records specified in these grievance procedures. Exceptions:

     (a) Students presenting imminent danger to others, college property, and/or the educational process may be immediately suspended from the college by the president, vice-president for student affairs, or their designee(s).

     (b) In cases involving violations of the housing contract, the director of housing or his/her designee shall act as the campus grievance officer.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.40.120(12). 96-13-086, § 174-120-045, filed 6/18/96, effective 7/19/96.]