Western Washington University

29/08/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 29/08/2024 18:52

Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Rule Changes to Student Conduct Code, Chapter 516-21 WAC

Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Rule Changes to Student Conduct Code, Chapter 516-21 WAC

August 29, 2024

Western Washington University is proposing amendments to its Washington Administrative Code rules related to its student conduct code.  A public hearing will be held on September 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.  Western Washington University (WWU) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place.

To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance via this link: https://wwu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArd-quqzMuGtN8iLPrYkEOOBvUoB5OhGk8. If the link opens with an error message, please try using a different browser. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the public hearing.

Proposed changes include: WWU is modifying, clarifying, and updating the standards of conduct for students to clarify the student conduct process based on lessons learned and Washington State University's recent code review. To view the proposed changes, please visit https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/law/wsr/2024/16/24-16-132.htm

Public comment will be heard at the time of the hearing and written comments may be submitted through Sept. 9 to Jennifer Sloan, Rules Coordinator, Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9044, or [email protected].  

For further questions or to request disability accommodations, please call 360-650-3117.