Wash. Admin. Code § 132D-150-040 - Statement of student rights
(1) As members of
the academic community, students are encouraged to develop the capacity for
critical judgment and to engage in an independent search for truth. Freedom to
teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The
freedom to learn depends upon appropriate opportunities and conditions in the
classroom, on the campus, and in the larger community. Students should exercise
their freedom with responsibility. The responsibility to secure and to respect
general conditions conducive to the freedom to learn is shared by all members
of the college community.
(2) The
following enumerated rights are guaranteed to each student within the
limitations of statutory law and college policy which are deemed necessary to
achieve the educational goals of the college:
(a) Academic freedom.
(i) Students are guaranteed the rights of
free inquiry, expression, and assembly upon and within college facilities that
are generally open and available to the public.
(ii) Students are free to pursue appropriate
educational objectives from among the college's curricula, programs, and
services, subject to the limitations of
RCW
28B.50.090 (3)(b).
(iii) Students shall be protected from
academic evaluation which is arbitrary, prejudiced, or capricious, but are
responsible for meeting the standards of academic performance established by
each of their instructors.
(iv)
Students have the right to a learning environment which is free from unlawful
discrimination, inappropriate and disrespectful conduct, and any and all
harassment, including sexual discrimination.
(b) Due process.
(i) The rights of students to be secure in
their persons, quarters, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and
seizures is guaranteed.
(ii) No
disciplinary sanction may be imposed on any student without notice to the
accused of the nature of the charges.
(iii) A student accused of violating this
code of student conduct is entitled, upon request, to procedural due process as
set forth in this chapter.
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