Section 132K-125-310. Disciplinary sanctions.

The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to have violated any section of this chapter:

(1) Disciplinary warning. A notice in writing to the student by the executive dean of student services or his or her designee(s) that the student has violated the rules of conduct as outlined in this chapter or has otherwise failed to satisfy the college's expectations regarding conduct. Such warnings imply that continuing or repeating the specific violation or engaging in other misconduct will result in one of the more serious disciplinary sanctions described below. Formal files or records will not be kept on warnings.

(2) Disciplinary reprimand. Formal action censuring a student for violating the rules and regulations of student conduct as outlined in this chapter. Reprimands shall be made in writing to the student by the executive dean of student services or his or her designee(s), with copies placed on file in the office of student services. A reprimand shall indicate to the student that continuing or repeating the specific violation involved will result in one of the more serious disciplinary actions described below.

(3) Disciplinary probation. Formal action by executive dean of student services or designee(s), placing conditions upon the student's continued attendance for violation of rules of student conduct. Notice shall be made in writing and shall specify the period of probation and the conditions, such as limiting the student's participation in extracurricular activities. Disciplinary probation may be for a specific term or for an indefinite period that may extend to graduation or other termination of the student's enrollment in the college.

(4) Restitution. Compensation for loss, damage, or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement. Failure to make restitution by the time limits established by the executive dean of student services or the college disciplinary committee will result in suspension for an indefinite period of time as set forth in subsection (5) in this section. Student(s) may be reinstated upon payment.

(5) Suspension. Temporary dismissal from the college and termination of the person's student status for violation of rules of student conduct. Notice shall be given in writing and specify the duration of the dismissal and any special conditions that must be met before readmission.

(6) Expulsion. Permanent termination of a student's status for violation of rules of student conduct. Notice must be given in writing. There shall be no refund of fees for the quarter in which the action is taken, but fees paid in advance for a subsequent quarter will be refunded.

(7) Sanctions imposed upon groups or organizations. The following sanctions may be imposed upon groups or organizations:

(a) Those sanctions listed in subsections (1) through (4) of this section; and/or

(b) Deactivation: Loss of privileges including college recognition, for a specified period of time.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 128B.50.140(13) [28B.50.140(13)]. WSR 99-10-046, § 132K-125-310, filed 4/30/99, effective 5/31/99.]

RCW 128B.50.140(13) [28B.50.140(13)]. WSR 99-10-046, § 132K-125-310, filed 4/30/99, effective 5/31/99.