# WAC 132F-121-070: WAC 132F-121-070. Informal processing of student grievances

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_070

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132F-121-070
- **Heading:** WAC 132F-121-070. Informal processing of student grievances
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132F / Chapter 132F-121 / Section 132F-121-070

## Text

(1) The goal is to informally resolve the grievance with the employee most closely responsible for the policy, procedure, or action. The college employee and student shall make a good faith effort to resolve the issue on a one-to-one basis.
(2) Both parties should openly discuss the concern, attempt to understand the other's perspective, explore alternatives and attempt to arrive at a satisfactory resolution. For assistance in identifying the appropriate person a student should contact the student grievance process advocate, as designated by the VPSS. In such cases, the student may choose to engage with the student grievance process advocate as designed by the institution in support of these efforts.
(3) If the student complainant believes that discussion with an employee respondent will not achieve or has not achieved a satisfactory result, the student may communicate about the matter with the respondent's supervisor.
(4) This informal process must be completed in a timely manner. In general, a student wishing to express a grievance should do so as soon as the grievance arises, but no later than the end of the quarter in which the issue occurred.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132F-121-005 WAC 132F-121-005. Statement of values](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_005.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-010 WAC 132F-121-010. Definitions and general provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_010.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-020 WAC 132F-121-020. Student rights, freedoms, and responsibilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_020.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-030 WAC 132F-121-030. Student organizations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_030.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-035 WAC 132F-121-035. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_035.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-040 WAC 132F-121-040. Journalistic freedom and responsibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_040.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-050 WAC 132F-121-050. Student use of the district/college name](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_050.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-060 WAC 132F-121-060. Student grievances generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_060.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-070 WAC 132F-121-070. Informal processing of student grievances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_070.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-080 WAC 132F-121-080. Formal processing of grievances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_080.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-090 WAC 132F-121-090. Additional provisions for grade grievances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_090.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-100 WAC 132F-121-100. Student conduct generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_100.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-110 WAC 132F-121-110. Student misconduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_110.md)
- [WAC 132F-121-120 WAC 132F-121-120. Instructor sanctions for course work dishonesty or classroom misconduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132F_121_120.md)

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