Policy Violation Procedures
Disciplinary sanctions for violation of policies will be established by the following University processes:
Students:
- Student Rights and Responsibilities Code in the Western Washington University General Catalog; (WAC 516-22)
- Housing Agreement in the Residential Community Handbook for residents; and
- Penalties defined by local, state, and federal laws.
Faculty:
- Faculty Handbook, XV sections E and F, appendix F;
- AAUP Policy Document, volume 54 #4; as well as
- Penalties defined by local, state, and federal laws.
Exempt Staff:
- Administrators Handbook; (termination section 140; grievance and appeal section 150; corrective action); as well as
- Penalties defined by local, state, and federal laws.
Classified Staff:
In accordance with Personnel Resources Board rules and collective bargaining agreements:
WAC 251-11:
- chapter 10 layoff/separation
- chapter 11 discipline, and
- chapter 12 appeal -- applies to civil service employees
RCW Title 41:
- chapter 41.56 public employees and civil service collective bargaining
- chapter 41.58 public employees labor relations
- chapter 41.59 educational employment relations act
- chapter 41.64 personnel appeals board; as well as
- Penalties defined by local, state, and federal laws.
Page Updated
07.14.2011
In the News
On December 9, 2011, the Board of Trustees voted to approve revisions to Western’s Student Rights and Responsibilities Code. The revised Code went into effect on January 9, 2012. Click here for more info...
Nakama XXIV
The Division of Enrollment and Student Services held its 24th annual Nakama conference on September 6, 2012. Click here for updated info...
Convocation 2012
See footage of New Student Convocation from September 25, 2012

