WAC 174-120-075   Student conduct code -- Examples of corrective action.  The primary purpose for imposing corrective measures is to educate, deter and protect. Notification of corrective action shall be in writing, and shall indicate the terms of any suspension or termination and any special conditions which must be met before readmission. Students who have been sanctioned are expected to fulfill their sanctions as prescribed. A student who has been sanctioned for violating the student conduct code will be required to complete the sanctions prior to the award of the degree by the board of trustees. Factors to be considered in mitigation shall be the present demeanor and past disciplinary record of the student, as well as the nature of the offense and the severity of any damage, injury, or harm resulting from it. Repeated or aggravated violations of any rule may result in greater corrective measures, such as expulsion or suspension, as may be appropriate. A student's off-campus criminal conduct may also be considered in determining what discipline is warranted for similar on-campus conduct.

     (1) Emergency suspension: Students presenting immediate 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). A hearing will be scheduled within twenty calendar days unless otherwise waived by the student. At the hearing, the trier of fact will determine whether or not the summary suspension shall remain in effect throughout the duration of the grievance and appeals process. At the time of the suspension, the student shall be notified in writing if possible, and otherwise orally, of the basis for the emergency suspension and of his/her right to a formal hearing. If oral notification is given at the time of the emergency suspension, written notification shall be delivered or sent to the student's last known address within twenty-four hours. At least three days before the hearing, the grievance officer shall notify the student of her/his findings, proposed sanctions, witnesses to be called at the hearing and, if intended, representative. Except as noted here, the process will be followed as set forth in 174-120-065 (Student conduct code--Formal hearing notice, process and rights).

     (2) Expulsion: Permanent separation from the college and termination of community membership. The student may also be barred from college premises and/or college-sponsored events.

     (3) Probation: A trial period during which the student's conduct is monitored. Any additional violations of the student conduct code during this period may be subject to exceptional disciplinary action.

     (4) Reprimand: Warning(s) that further misconduct may result in more sever sanctions.

     (5) Restitution: Payment may be made to the college or to other persons, groups, or organizations for damages incurred as a result of prohibited conduct.

     (6) Suspension: Temporary dismissal from the college and temporary termination of community membership for a stated period of time, but no longer than one year. The student shall not participate in any college-sponsored activity and may be barred from college premises. Suspension implies that the student may eventually return if evidence or other assurances are presented that convincingly ensure that prohibited conduct will not be repeated.

     (7) Temporary ejection from the premises: Students on college property who willfully refuse to obey an order of the president, the president's designees, or law enforcement officers to desist from conduct prohibited by the college's rules and regulations may be ejected from the premises for a specified period of time not to exceed forty-eight hours. After a temporary ejection takes place, the campus grievance officer will conduct an investigation to determine if a violation of the student conduct code has occurred and, if so, what additional corrective action should be proposed. Refusal to obey the temporary ejection order will subject the student to arrest under state criminal trespass laws, in addition to such other sanctions as may be applicable.

     (8) Other sanctions and conditions for enrollment: Other sanctions or conditions may be imposed if related to the violation. Sanctions could include, but are not limited to: Limiting extracurricular activities, restricting registration of motor vehicles, assigning community service. Students may also be removed from college housing for contract violations. Conditions for enrollment could include, but are not limited to: A psychological assessment and/or counseling.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.40.120(12). 96-13-086, § 174-120-075, filed 6/18/96, effective 7/19/96.]