• The student will receive written notice with the date, time, and location of your hearing as well as information detailing the alleged date and policies that they may have been responsible for violating. • At the University Conduct Hearing, the student is given the opportunity to explain their perspective on the incident and share any additional information they may have. If a student does not attend their meeting, a hold will be placed on their student account until they meet with their hearing officer. • The University Hearing Officer will decide the outcome of the hearing based on the conversation, the initial report, and any other available information using the preponderance of the evidence. All disciplinary records are part of your student record. Your disciplinary records are destroyed after 7 years from your last day of attendance. They are in no way connected to your academic file and you can request your disciplinary file from Business Services by completing a public records request. The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities is located in Bouillon 204. They can be contacted at 509-963-1515 or at dean. studentsuccess@cwu.edu DUE PROCESS RIGHTS All Central Washington University students are guaranteed the right to due process. Students have protection through orderly procedures against arbitrary or capricious actions or decisions by University authorities. Due process is recognized as essential to the proper enforcement of University rules. • Any individual can file a report to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities concerning a potential policy violation or concerning behaviors. • Any student who may potentially be in violation of university policy shall receive written and electronic notification from the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities that informs the student of the specific policies they may have been responsible for violating and the date of the alleged incident. The notification will have a specific time, date, and location of the student’s required Student Conduct Hearing with a University Hearing Officer to discuss the situation. • The Student Conduct Hearing will allow the student the opportunity to review the Student Conduct Code, review the allegations, and provide an opportunity for the student to share their side of the incident. • Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation and during the Student Conduct Hearing, the University Hearing Officer will determine whether the student is responsible or not responsible for violating indicated policies. This is based on the preponderance of evidence (50% +1 or more likely than not). If found responsible you will be assigned a sanction which is like and educational assignment that is consistent with the level of offense. • Whenever a student has a Student Conduct Hearing, at the end of the process, they will receive written notice of the outcome and any assigned sanctions. These again can be found in your Guardian Portal at https://cwu. guardianconduct.com . • Students have the right to appeal disciplinary action taken through a Conduct Review Hearing or a Student Conduct Council Hearing.
halls. This includes, but is not limited to wrestling, running, skateboarding, hover boarding, riding bicycles, and the tossing, throwing, or kicking of any items. TRESPASSING Individuals that are not directly escorted by a building resident will be asked to leave the building. Guests of residents, whose behavior is not appropriate for the community, may also be asked to leave by hall staff and/or University Police Services. Residents are responsible for the behavior of their guests. The university also reserves the right to deny access to residence hall buildings to non-residents at any time. Also refer to Guests/Escorts policy on page 13. VIDEOTAPING AND CAMERA USE No person may tape, audio record, take photographs of, capture images of, or otherwise view any person in a private location without the knowledge and express consent of the subject or all parties. No person may distribute or share photos or recordings of sexual activity or nudity in a private place without the knowledge and express consent of the subject or all parties. Private locations include, but are not limited to, residence hall rooms and common areas, bathrooms, lounges, and other areas where residents have a reasonable expectation of privacy. WATERBEDS Waterbeds are not allowed in university housing. WEAPONS No person shall have in their possession any gun, pistol, firearm, explosive, dangerous chemical, or other dangerous weapon or instrument (including but not limited to paintball guns, swords, long knives, etc.) on university-owned or leased property. Ammunition is not allowed in campus housing. Individuals in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action including possible termination of the individuals housing contract. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS Housing and Residence Life, in conjunction with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, addresses residence hall behavioral problems. Below is the typical Student Rights and Responsibilities Process: • The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities receives reports from various entities including University Police Department, Ellensburg Police Department, Housing and Residence Life staff, faculty, or other students. • All reports received are reviewed and followed up on by professional staff in the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. • If a report suggests that a student may have been responsible for violating the CWU Student Conduct Code or any other university policy, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities will schedule a University Conduct Hearing for that student with an appropriate University Conduct Hearing Officer. • If a report suggests that a student may be in distress or in need of additional support or resources, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities will work to connect the student with Case Management or other appropriate campus resources to assess the student’s needs and help provide the necessary assistance for the student.
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