Section 495C-120-120 - Disciplinary process(1) Infractions of college rules may be referred by any college staff member to the appropriate director or designee.(2) A student alleged to have violated a provision of this chapter shall be notified to meet with the director or designee for possible disciplinary action.(3) After a careful review of the circumstances surrounding the alleged misconduct, the director or designee may take any of the following actions:(a) Terminate the proceeding;(b) Dismiss the case after whatever counseling and advice the director or designee deems appropriate;(c) Impose appropriate disciplinary action (reprimand, probation, suspension, expulsion), subject to student's right of appeal.(4) The student will be notified in writing of the determination made by the director or designee.(5) If, after consideration of the alleged misconduct, the recommendation of the director or designee is for disciplinary action, the student may:(a) Accept the disciplinary action; or(b) File, within fifteen calendar days following receipt of the notification of disciplinary action, a written request for a formal hearing pursuant to the provisions of WAC 495C-120-160. If the request is not filed within the prescribed time, the right to do so is waived.(6) If a hearing is requested, notice of the hearing shall be given to all parties at least seven days before the hearing. The notice will indicate the names and addresses of all parties, the names and addresses of their representatives, a statement of the time, place, and nature of the proceeding, a short and plain statement of the matters asserted, and the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held.Wash. Admin. Code § 495C-120-120
Repealed by WSR 14-11-070, filed 5/19/14, effective 6/19/2014Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). 00-12-019, § 495C-120-120, filed 5/26/00, effective 6/26/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 42.30.075 and 1991 c 238. 92-19-091, § 495C-120-120, filed 9/16/92, effective 10/17/92.