WSR 17-06-014
PROPOSED RULES
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
[Filed February 21, 2017, 9:05 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 17-02-017.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending chapter 172-108 WAC, Adjudicative proceedings, to codify rules related to adjudicative proceedings for students of Eastern Washington University.
Hearing Location(s): Eastern Washington University, Main Campus, Showalter Hall, Room 201, Cheney, Washington 99004, on April 26, 2017, at 11:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: May 12, 2017.
Submit Written Comments to: University Policy Administrator, 214 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004, email clamberson@ewu.edu, fax (509) 359-7036, by April 19, 2017.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Chelsea Lamberson by April 19, 2017, (509) 359-6322.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This rule is being changed based on a recent state appellate court case indicating that we must offer a full adjudicative hearing if a sanction could lead to suspension, expulsion or if charges were filled [filed] for felony level sexual misconduct. The changes amend university standards and processes to comply with the court case for handling incidents of academic integrity.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.35.120(12).
Statute Being Implemented: Not applicable.
Rule is necessary because of state court decision, Arishi v. Washington State University, No. 33306-0-III, (Wash. Ct. App. Div. III, 2016).
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Chelsea Lamberson, 214 Showalter, Cheney, WA 99004, (509) 359-6322; Implementation and Enforcement: Angela Jones, 214 Showalter, Cheney, WA 99004, (509) 359-6361.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. WAC revision does not impose a disproportionate impact on small businesses.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Chapter 172-108 WAC is not considered a significant legislative rule by Eastern Washington University.
February 14, 2017
Chelsea Lamberson
University Policy Administrator
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-24-038, filed 11/24/14, effective 12/25/14)
WAC 172-108-035 Advising and representation of parties.
Parties to ((an)) any brief adjudicative proceeding as designated in WAC 172-108-050, may be assisted by one advisor of their choice, subject to the following provisions:
(1) Any fees or expenses associated with the services of an advisor are the responsibility of the person who employed the advisor;
(2) The advisor may be an attorney;
(3) Advisors may not speak or participate directly in any proceeding; the person requesting an adjudicative proceeding is responsible for presenting their own case but may speak quietly with their advisor during such proceedings;
(4) If an attorney is used as an advisor, the person using the attorney shall inform the presiding officer of their intent to do so at least two business days prior to any adjudicative proceeding; and
(5) The presiding officer shall have the power to impose reasonable conditions upon participation of advisors and representatives.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-24-038, filed 11/24/14, effective 12/25/14)
WAC 172-108-040 Formal adjudicative proceedings.
(1) ((In)) Eastern Washington University utilizes a formal adjudicative proceeding for certain student conduct proceedings as identified in chapter 172-121 WAC and certain academic integrity code proceedings as identified in chapter 172-90 WAC. The procedural rules for these formal adjudicative proceedings are contained in the Student conduct code, chapter 172-121 WAC, and the academic integrity code, chapter 172-90 WAC. In all other cases, Eastern Washington University only utilizes formal adjudicative proceedings when required ((pursuant to)) by RCW 34.05.413 through 34.05.476. For such proceedings, excluding the student conduct process, Eastern Washington University adopts the model rules of procedure adopted by the chief administrative law judge pursuant to RCW 34.05.250, as now or hereafter amended, except for those rules which are in conflict with the provisions set forth in this chapter. The model rules are contained in chapter 10-08 WAC. In the case of a conflict between the model rules of procedure and these procedural rules, the procedural rules adopted by Eastern Washington University shall govern.
(2) An application for a formal adjudicative proceeding shall be in writing. Application forms are available from: University Policy Administration; Office of the President; Eastern Washington University; Showalter 214, Cheney, WA 99004-2496. Written application for a formal adjudicative proceeding in response to the institution's action must be submitted to the above address within twenty-one calendar days of the action, unless otherwise provided by statute or rule.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-24-038, filed 11/24/14, effective 12/25/14)
WAC 172-108-050 Brief adjudicative proceedings.
In accordance with RCW 34.05.410 (1)(a), the procedures identified in RCW 34.05.482 through 34.05.494 apply to all brief adjudicative proceedings at Eastern Washington University. All applications for a brief adjudicative proceeding shall be in writing. Application forms are available from: University Policy Administration; Office of the President; Showalter 214; Eastern Washington University; Cheney, WA 99004-2496. Written application for a brief adjudicative proceeding in response to the institution's action must be submitted to the university within twenty-one calendar days of the action, unless a different time frame is specified in the regulations identified below that apply to the type of decision being challenged. When required by law or constitutional right, brief adjudicative proceedings shall be used in all matters of appeal related to:
(1) Residency determinations made pursuant to RCW 28B.15.013 and chapter 250-18 WAC;
(2) Challenges to contents of education records, review of the denial to inspect such records, or challenges to the disclosure of such records. In addition to the rules identified below, these challenges are governed by chapter 172-191 WAC;
(3) Student conduct proceedings, if the potential sanction for the alleged misconduct does not include suspension, expulsion, or an allegation of felony-level sexual misconduct. In addition to the rules identified below, these proceedings are governed by chapter 172-121 WAC;
(4) Outstanding debts owed by students or employees, pursuant to chapters 172-124 and 172-144 WAC;
(5) Traffic and parking violations and revocations of any parking permit pursuant to chapter 172-100 WAC;
(6) Student academic integrity proceedings, if the potential sanction for the alleged misconduct does not include suspension or expulsion. In addition to the rules identified in this section, these proceedings are governed by chapter 172-90 WAC((.));
(7) Library fines and charges;
(8) Reduction, cancellation, or nonrenewal of institutional financial aid when based in any degree on athletics ability per National Collegiate Athletic Association rules;
(9) Administrative decisions regarding mandatory tuition and/or fee waivers;
(10) Intellectual property ownership determinations in accordance with EWU Policy 302-04;
(11) Ethics in research violations in accordance with EWU Policy 302-05;
(12) Matters subject to review by the academic appeals board in accordance with EWU Policy 303-21;
(13) Matters subject to review regarding graduate students in accordance with EWU Policy 303-22;
(14) Citations issued by university police regarding the use of golf carts and utility vehicles, in accordance with EWU Policy 603-06;
(15) Fines imposed for impermissible use of tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and related products in accordance with WAC 172-122-310;
(16) Financial aid appeals as provided for by federal law and in accordance with EWU policies for satisfactory academic progress for undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students;
(17) Denial of work study or termination from a work study position when required by federal law;
(18) Notice against trespass issued per WAC 172-122-200;
(19) Denial of request to waive undergraduate housing requirement under chapter 172-130 WAC;
(20) Fines assessed under a university housing agreement; and
(21) Penalties imposed for violations of pet control regulations in accordance with chapter 172-115 WAC.