WAC 132P-33-010. Preamble

Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) is dedicated not only to learning and the advancement of knowledge but also to the development of civic minded citizens. YVCC seeks to achieve these goals through a sound educational program and policies concerning conduct that encourage independence and maturity while strengthening the spirit of mutual cooperation and responsibility shared by all members of the college community. Sharing goals held in common, the students, faculty, and staff of YVCC are joined in voluntary association in an educational community.

Admission to the college carries with it the expectation that students will conduct themselves as responsible members of the college community, that they will comply with the rules and regulations of the college, maintain high standards of integrity and honesty, respect the rights, privileges and property of other members of the college community and will not interfere with legitimate college affairs.