# WAC 132G-121-030: WAC 132G-121-030. Definitions > Washington · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132G_121_030 ## Section - **Citation:** WAC 132G-121-030 - **Heading:** WAC 132G-121-030. Definitions - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132G / Chapter 132G-121 / Section 132G-121-030 ## Text The following definitions shall apply for purposes of this student conduct code: (1) "Student conduct officer" is a college administrator designated by the president to be responsible for implementing and enforcing the student conduct code. (2) "Conduct review officer" is the vice president of students, equity and success, or other college administrator designated by the president to be responsible for receiving and for reviewing or referring appeals of student disciplinary actions in accordance with the procedures of this code. (3) "The president" is the president of the college. The president is authorized to: (a) Delegate any responsibilities as set forth in this chapter as may be reasonably necessary; and (b) Reassign any and all duties and responsibilities as set forth in this chapter as may be reasonably necessary. (4) "Disciplinary action" is the process by which the student conduct officer imposes discipline against a student for a violation of the student conduct code. (5) "Disciplinary appeal" is the process by which an aggrieved student can appeal the discipline imposed by the student conduct officer. Disciplinary appeals from a suspension in excess of ten instructional days or an expulsion are heard by the student conduct appeals board. Appeals of all other appealable disciplinary action shall be reviewed through brief adjudicative proceedings. (6) "Respondent" is the student against whom disciplinary action is initiated. (7) "Service" is the process by which a document is officially delivered to a party. Unless otherwise provided, service upon a party shall be accomplished by: (a) Hand delivery of the document to the party; or . Appeals of all other appealable disciplinary action shall be reviewed through brief adjudicative proceedings. (6) "Respondent" is the student against whom disciplinary action is initiated. (7) "Service" is the process by which a document is officially delivered to a party. Unless otherwise provided, service upon a party shall be accomplished by: (a) Hand delivery of the document to the party; or (b) Sending the document by email and by certified mail or first-class mail to the party's last known address. Service is deemed complete upon hand delivery of the document or upon the date the document is emailed or deposited in the mail. (8) "Filing" is the process by which a document is officially delivered to a college official responsible for facilitating a disciplinary review. Unless otherwise provided, filing shall be accomplished by: (a) Hand delivery of the document to the specified college official or college official's assistant; or (b) Sending the document by email and first-class mail to the specified college official's office and college email address. Papers required to be filed shall be deemed filed upon actual receipt during office hours at the office of the specified college official. (9) "College premises" shall include all campuses of the college, wherever located, and includes all land, buildings, facilities, vehicles, equipment, and other property owned, used, or controlled by the college. (10) "Student" includes all persons taking courses at or through the college, whether on a full-time or part-time basis, and whether such courses are credit courses, noncredit courses, online courses, or otherwise. Persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the code, who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the college, or who have been notified of their acceptance for admission are considered "students" for purposes of this chapter. (11) "Business day" means a week day, excluding weekends, college holidays, or periods of closure. es, or otherwise. Persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the code, who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the college, or who have been notified of their acceptance for admission are considered "students" for purposes of this chapter. (11) "Business day" means a week day, excluding weekends, college holidays, or periods of closure. (12) A "complainant" is an alleged victim of sexual misconduct. (13) "Sexual misconduct" has the meaning ascribed to this term in WAC 132G-121-015 (13). ## Nearby sections - [WAC 132G-121-005 WAC 132G-121-005. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132G_121_005.md) - [WAC 132G-121-010 WAC 132G-121-010. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132G_121_010.md) - [WAC 132G-121-015 WAC 132G-121-015. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132G_121_015.md) - [WAC 132G-121-020 WAC 132G-121-020. 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