WAC 132D-150-110. Appeal from disciplinary action

(1) The respondent, and when applicable a complainant, may appeal a disciplinary decision by filing a written notice of appeal with the conduct review officer within 21 calendar days of service of the student conduct officer's decision. Failure to timely file a notice of appeal 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 or complainant is seeking review. (3) The parties to an appeal shall be the respondent, complainant if any, and the student conduct officer. (4) A respondent, and when applicable a complainant, 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 disciplinary action, and any sanction by a preponderance of the evidence. (6) Imposition of a disciplinary action for violation of the student conduct code shall be stayed pending appeal, unless 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; and (c) Written reprimands; and (d) Any conditions or terms imposed in conjunction with one of the foregoing disciplinary actions. (8) The student conduct committee shall hear appeals from: (a) Disciplinary suspensions in excess of 10 instructional days; (b) Dismissals; (c) Sexual misconduct cases; and (d) Disciplinary cases referred to the committee by the student conduct officer, a conduct review officer, or the president.