(1) Initiation of disciplinary action. Alleged violations shall be reported in writing to the vice president for student services within ten calendar days of occurrence.

(2) Notice requirements. Any student charged with an alleged violation shall receive written notice from the office of the vice president for student services delivered to the student personally or by registered or certified mail to the student's last known address no later than two calendar weeks after a reported violation. The notice shall not be ineffective if presented later due to student's absence. The notice to the accused student shall:

(a) Inform the student what provision(s) of the student code he/she is charged with allegedly violating; and

(b) Specify the exact time and date the student is required to meet with the vice president for student services; and

(c) Inform the student that failure to appear at the appointed time to meet with the vice president for student services may subject the student to suspension from the institution for a stated or indefinite period of time.

(3) Meeting with the vice president for student services.

(a) At the meeting with the vice president for student services the student shall be reinformed of the provision(s) of the code of student rights and responsibilities that are involved, and that the student may appeal any sanction imposed by the vice president for student services as outlined in WAC 132X-60-105.

(b) After considering the evidence in the case and, as appropriate, interviewing the student or students involved, the vice president for student services may take any of the following actions:

(i) Terminate the proceedings exonerating the student or students; or

(ii) Impose disciplinary sanctions as provided for in WAC 132X-60-120.

(c) A student accused and found guilty of violating any provision of this code shall, within ten calendar days, be given notification of any disciplinary action taken by the vice president for student services, including a brief statement of the reasons for the decision and notice of their right to appeal to the student judicial board within ten calendar days of the disciplinary action taken by the vice president.

(d) Disciplinary action taken by the vice president for student services is final unless the student exercises the right of appeal to the student judicial board.