Section 495B-120-160 - Disciplinary authority of the vice-president of student services(1) The vice-president of student services or a designee is responsible for initiating disciplinary proceedings for infractions of rules. The vice-president of student services may delegate this responsibility to members of his/her staff and/or establish committees or other hearing bodies to advise or act for them 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 meeting or hearing of the several sanctions that may be applied for the misconduct.(3) After considering the evidence in a case and interviewing the student or students involved, the vice-president of student services or a 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;(c) Directly impose any of the disciplinary sanctions that are outlined in WAC 495B-120-130, subject to the student's right of appeal pursuant to WAC 495B-120-180. The student shall be notified in writing of the action taken except where the disciplinary warning is given verbally;(d) Refer the matter to the student disciplinary committee for appropriate action (WAC 495B-120-170). The student shall be notified in writing that the matter has been referred to the committee.(4) This section shall not be construed as preventing the appropriate official, as set forth in subsection (1) of this section, from summarily suspending a student. In the event of summary suspension, the student will be given oral or written notice of the charges, an explanation of the evidence, and an informal opportunity to present his or her side of the matter. The student may elect, as well, to utilize the appeal procedures pursuant to WAC 495B-120-180.Wash. Admin. Code § 495B-120-160
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. 11-04-016, § 495B-120-160, filed 1/21/11, effective 2/21/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.140, 42.30.075 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 93-05-018, § 495B-120-160, filed 2/10/93, effective 3/13/93.