Student Rights

STUDENT RIGHTS

1.      Academic Freedom        

a)      Students are guaranteed the right of free inquiry, expression, and assembly upon and within College facilities which are generally open and available to the public.

b)      Students are free to pursue appropriate educational objectives from among the College course offerings and services, subject to the limitations of RCW  28B.50.090(3)(b).

c)      Students are entitled to a learning environment free from unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, or disrespectful conduct.

d)      Students are entitled to protection from arbitrary, prejudiced, or capricious academic evaluation, but are responsible for meeting the standards of academic progress established by their instructors.

2.      Due Process

a)      Students are guaranteed the right to be secure in their persons, papers and property against
unreasonable searches and seizures.

b)     Students are guaranteed that no disciplinary sanction may be imposed against them without a reasonable effort to notify them of the nature of the charges against them.

c)     Students accused of violating this policy are entitled, upon request, to procedural due process as set forth in this chapter.

3.      Distributing and Posting

Students are entitled to distribute or post printed or published materials subject to the procedures available in the Office of Student Activities.

4.      Hosting Off-Campus Speakers      

Recognized student organizations shall have the right to invite outside speakers to address the College and community, subject to the availability of campus facilities, and compliance with College procedures established for such presentations.