Section 132M-126-045 - [Effective 1/13/2025] Appeal from disciplinary action(1) Except as specified for cases involving allegations of sex discrimination, as set forth by WAC 132M-126-040(12), the respondent may appeal a disciplinary action by filing a written notice of appeal with the conduct review officer within 21 calendar days of the student conduct officer's decision. Failure to file a notice of appeal timely constitutes a waiver of the right to appeal, and the student conduct officer's decision shall be deemed final.(2) The notice of appeal must include a brief statement explaining why the respondent is seeking review.(3) The parties to an appeal shall be the respondent, the complainant if any, and the student conduct officer.(4) A respondent who timely appeals a disciplinary action or whose case is referred to the student conduct committee has a right to a prompt, fair, and impartial hearing as provided for in these procedures.(5) On appeal, the college bears the burden of establishing the evidentiary facts underlying the imposition of a disciplinary sanction by a preponderance of the evidence.(6) Imposition of disciplinary action for violation of the student conduct code shall be stayed pending appeal unless the respondent has been summarily suspended.(7) A conduct review officer shall conduct a brief adjudicative proceeding for appeals of: (a) Suspensions of 10 instructional days or less;(b) Disciplinary probation;(c) Written reprimands; and(d) Any condition or terms imposed in conjunction with one of the forgoing disciplinary actions.(8) The student conduct committee shall hear appeals from:(a) Disciplinary suspensions in excess of 10 instructional days;(c) Sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment cases; and(d) Disciplinary cases referred to the committee by the student conduct officer, the conduct review officer, or the president.Wash. Admin. Code § 132M-126-045
Adopted by WSR 21-01-145, Filed 12/17/2020, effective 1/17/2021Amended by WSR 25-01-083, Filed 12/13/2024, effective 1/13/2025