Section 132R-04-112. Initiation of disciplinary action.

(1) Disciplinary proceedings will be initiated by the vice-president of instruction and student services or a designee. If that officer is the subject of a complaint initiated by the respondent, the president shall, upon request and when feasible, designate another person to fulfill any such disciplinary responsibilities relative to the complainant.

(2) A student accused of violating any provision of the conduct code (the respondent) shall be notified of an initial meeting with the vice-president of instruction and student services. The notice shall briefly describe the factual allegations, the provision(s) of the conduct code the respondent is charged with violating, the range of possible sanctions for the alleged violation(s), and specify the time and location of the meeting. At the meeting, the student conduct officer will present the allegations to the respondent and the respondent shall be afforded an opportunity to explain what took place. If the respondent fails to appear after proper notification, the student conduct officer may take disciplinary action based upon the available information.

(3) Within ten days of the initial disciplinary meeting, and after considering the evidence in the case, including any facts or argument presented by the respondent, the vice-president of instruction and student services shall serve the respondent with a written order setting forth the facts and conclusions supporting his or her decision, the specific student conduct code provisions found to have been violated, the discipline imposed (if any), and a notice of any appeal rights with an explanation of the consequences of failing to file a timely appeal.

(4) The vice-president of instruction and student services, acting in the role of student conduct officer, may take any of the following actions:

(a) Terminate the proceeding, exonerating the respondent;

(b) Dismiss the case after providing appropriate counseling and advice to the respondent. Such action is final and is not subject to review on appeal;

(c) Issue a verbal warning to the respondent directly. Such action is final and is not subject to review on appeal;

(d) Impose additional sanctions of reprimand, disciplinary probation, suspension or dismissal. Such actions are subject to review on appeal as provided in this chapter; refer the matter directly to the student disciplinary committee for such action as the committee deems appropriate. Such referral shall be in writing, to the attention of the chair of the disciplinary committee, with a copy served on the respondent.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. WSR 16-15-011, § 132R-04-112, filed 7/8/16, effective 8/8/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-15-063, § 132R-04-112, filed 7/14/03, effective 8/14/03.]

RCW 28B.50.140. WSR 16-15-011, § 132R-04-112, filed 7/8/16, effective 8/8/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-15-063, § 132R-04-112, filed 7/14/03, effective 8/14/03.