Section 495B-121-385 - Initial order(1) In addition to complying with WAC 495B-121-325 the student conduct committee will be responsible for conferring and drafting an initial order that: (a) Identifies the allegations of sexual harassment;(b) Describes the grievance and disciplinary procedures, starting with filing of the formal complaint through the determination of responsibility, including notices to parties, interviews with witnesses and parties, site visits, methods used to gather evidence, and hearings held;(c) Makes findings of fact supporting the determination of responsibility;(d) Reaches conclusions as to whether the facts establish whether the respondent is responsible for engaging in sexual harassment in violation of Title IX;(e) Contains a statement of, and rationale for, the committee's determination of responsibility for each allegation;(f) Describes any disciplinary sanction or conditions imposed against the respondent, if any;(g) Describes to what extent, if any, the complainant is entitled to remedies designed to restore or preserve complainant's equal access to the college educational programs or activities; and(h) Describes the process for appealing the initial order to the college president.(2) The committee chair will serve the initial order on the parties simultaneously.Wash. Admin. Code § 495B-121-385
Adopted by WSR 21-07-085, Filed 3/18/2021, effective 4/18/2021Amended by WSR 21-19-084, Filed 9/16/2021, effective 10/17/2021