Section 132G-120-110. Disciplinary terms.

The following definitions of disciplinary terms have been established to provide consistency in the application of penalties.

(1) Disciplinary warning: Formal action censuring a student for violation of college rules or regulations or for failure to satisfy the expectations of the college regarding conduct. Disciplinary warnings are always made in writing to the student by the officer or agency taking the action, with copies to the vice-president for student services' office. A disciplinary warning indicates to the student that continuation of the specific conduct involved or other misconduct will result in one of the more serious disciplinary actions (see WAC 132G-120-110 (2) through (6)).

(2) Hold: Attachment of a student's academic record to encourage the fulfillment of the student's obligations to the college, particularly financial. Holds are always made in writing, including a detailed list of the obligations to be met, and are sent to the student. Requests for transcripts of the student's academic record will not be honored until the initiating authority is satisfied that the obligations have been met and provides the registrar with written notification of the release of the hold.

(3) Registration denied: Formal action refusing to allow a student to register for subsequent quarters for violation of college rules or regulations, failure to satisfy the expectations of the college regarding conduct, or failure to fulfill obligations to the college. The initiating authority, in his/her written notification to the student, will detail the reasons for the denial of registration and the conditions to be met before registration will be allowed. Registration may be denied for a fixed or indefinite period. Future registration will not be allowed until the initiating authority is satisfied that the conditions have been met.

(4) Disciplinary probation: Formal action placing conditions upon the student's continued attendance for violation of college rules or regulations or failure to satisfy the expectations of the college regarding conduct. The office placing the student on disciplinary probation will specify, in writing, the period of probation and the conditions. Disciplinary probation warns the student that any further misconduct will make him/her liable to suspension or expulsion from the college. Disciplinary probation may be for a specific term or for an indefinite period which may extend to graduation or other termination of the student's enrollment in the college.

(5) Academic penalties: Consequences of any breach of academic integrity may include withholding of credit, lowering of grade, and/or failure (0.0) for the assignment and/or course, or lesser sanctions. Matters involving academic dishonesty may be referred to the vice-president for student services for disciplinary action(s).

(6) Suspension: Formal action by an authorized disciplinary agency dismissing a student temporarily from the college for unacceptable conduct or violation of college rules or regulations. Denial of registration or expulsion may be for a stated or for an indefinite period, but the implication of the action is that the student may eventually return if evidence or other assurance is presented that the unacceptable conduct will not be repeated.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). WSR 01-13-065, § 132G-120-110, filed 6/18/01, effective 7/19/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130 and 28B.50.140. WSR 83-07-020 (Order 49:83), § 132G-120-110, filed 3/11/83; WSR 79-06-106 (Order 12-10:79), § 132G-120-110, filed 6/6/79; Order 1-35:72, § 132G-120-110, filed 11/29/72, effective 1/1/73.]

RCW 28B.50.140(13). WSR 01-13-065, § 132G-120-110, filed 6/18/01, effective 7/19/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130 and 28B.50.140. WSR 83-07-020 (Order 49:83), § 132G-120-110, filed 3/11/83; WSR 79-06-106 (Order 12-10:79), § 132G-120-110, filed 6/6/79; Order 1-35:72, § 132G-120-110, filed 11/29/72, effective 1/1/73.