GETTING THE
RIGHT HELP
FOR STUDENTS

PRESENTED BY:
CORE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM (BIT)
January 2023

Wenatchee Valley College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status in its programs and activities. Please contact WVC Human Resources Office at 509.682.6440.

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Table of Contents

Getting the Right Help
Decision Tree: Getting the Right Help
Student Behavior
Employee Behavior
Incident Reports FAQs
Counseling Services
Student Access Services
Discrimination and Harassment Grievances
Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT)
Security & Safety
Registered Sex Offender
Title IX / Sexual Harassment
Student Conduct
Students in Distress/Mental Health Issues
The Violent or Physically Destructive Student
The Possibly Suicidal Student
Students in Distress/Mental Health Issues
The Verbally Aggressive Student
The Demanding, Passive or Dependent Student
Students in Distress/Mental Health Issues
The Depressed Student/ Experiencing Grief or Loss
The Anxious Student
Students in Distress/Mental Health Issues
The Student in Poor Contact with Reality
The Suspicious Student
Alarming Behaviors for Potentially Disruptive and/or Dangerous Students
Tips for Classroom Management
Emergencies
Emergency Alerts
Email Alerts
Purpose of the FULL Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)
WVC CRISIS INTERVENTION PHONE LIST- WENATCHEE

Getting the Right Help
Behavior:	Response:

Wenatchee: Call 911 and then call Security at 6911, or                 from a non-campus phone 509. 682.6911
Omak: Call 911 and then call Security at 6911, or from a non-campus phone 509.422.7911.

Demonstrates evidence of immediate harm to self or others (threats, weapon in hand, attempting suicide, etc.). 

Call WVC Counseling Office at 509.682.6850, or Chelan County Crisis Line at 509.662.7105, Okanogan County Crisis Line Mental Health 24-Hour at 509.826-6191 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or 800.273.8255 (24/7).

Displays evidence of suicidal thoughts or other distressed behaviors that do not appear to create an immediate danger but need prompt attention.

Review the Getting the Right Help booklet* and refer student to 988 or WVC Counseling Office at 509.682.6850.

Shows signs of emotional distress/mental health-related issues but not necessitating immediate attention.

Wenatchee: Call 911 and then call Security at 6911, or                 from a non-campus phone 509. 682.6911.
Omak: Call 911 and then call Security at 6911, or from a non-campus phone 509.422.7911.

Displays “alarming” behaviors related to potential violence or threat.

Review the Getting the Right Help booklet* and implement standard classroom management strategies.

Is inappropriate or disrupts the class.

Call Student Access Services at 509.682.6854

Possibility that the student has a disability impacting his/her ability to learn.

Call the WVC Human Resources Office at 509.682.6440 and say you are reporting a discrimination or harassment issue.

Indicates he or she is experiencing bias, discrimination or harassment.

Wenatchee: Call 911 and then call Security at 6911, or from a non-campus phone 509. 682.6911. Omak: Call 911 and then call Security at 6911, or from a non-campus phone 509.422.7911.

Makes you or others feel unsafe or is demonstrating disorderly conduct.

Submit https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report 

Violates the WVC Code of Student Conduct.

When in doubt, if you believe that any of the above behaviors could escalate to violence or threat, call 911. Also, submit an incident report here https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report. 

Decision Tree: Getting the Right Help
1.	Does the person show evidence of immediate harm to self or others? (e.g., weapon in hand, direct statement of clear intention, suicidal actions).
•	If YES, call or 911 and then call Security at 6911 from campus phone or by non-campus phone at 509.682.6911. In Omak call 911 then security at 7911 from campus phone or 509.422.7911

2.	Does the person have suicidal thoughts or words and other distressed behaviors that do not appear to create an immediate danger but need prompt attention?
•	If YES, call Counseling Center at 509.682.6850 or Chelan County Crisis Line at 509.662. 7105. After normal business hours, call the Chelan County Crisis Line to consult at 509.662. 7105. Okanogan County Crisis Line Mental Health 24 Hour at 509 826 6191. Alternately, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or 1.800.273.8255 any day or time to consult.

3.	Does the person show signs of emotional distress/mental health-related issues but not necessitating immediate attention? (e.g., anxious, depressed, possibly suicidal, anxiety).
•	If YES, refer to pages 11-12 in this booklet for specific tips and make a referral to the WVC Counseling Center at 509.682.6850. After hours, refer student to counselor with specific information (e.g. name of counselor and phone number) and follow up with counselor and student.  Refer student to call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or 1.800.273.8255 (help is available 24/7).

4.	Does the person display “alarming” behaviors related to potential violence or threat?
•	If YES, refer to page 13 in this booklet and complete an incident report here https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report

5.	Does the person display inappropriate classroom behavior? (e.g., disruptions to learning process, cell phone infractions, behaviors prohibited by the syllabus).
•	If YES, refer to pages 14 and 15 in this booklet and implement standard classroom management strategies.

6.	Does the person’s behavior make you or others feel unsafe?
•	If YES, call or 911 and then call Security at 6911 from campus phone or by non-campus phone at 509.682.6911. In Omak call 911 then security at 7911 from campus phone or 509.422.7911

7.	Does the student’s behavior fall outside the established rules as stated in the Wenatchee Valley College Code of Student Conduct?
•	If YES, complete an incident report here https://wvcadvocate.symplicity.com/public_report 

8.	Does the person appear to have a disability impacting his/her ability to learn?
•	If YES, call Student Access Services, at 509.682.6854.

9.	Does the person indicate that he/she is experiencing bias, discrimination or harassment?
•	If YES, call or refer to the WVC Human Resource Office at 509.682.6440.

When in doubt, if you believe that any of the above behaviors could escalate to violence or threat call or 911 and then call Security at 6911 from campus phone or by non-campus phone at 509.682.6911. In Omak call 911 then security at 7911 from campus phone or 509.422.7911
1.	
Student Behavior
Employees and students should report concerns about unusual or threatening behavior by students to Core BIT (Core BIT) by using the https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report  at www.wvc.edu/behavioralintervention, even if such behavior is not perceived as a direct threat or an immediate danger. If the person shows evidence of immediate harm to self or others, (e.g., weapon in hand, direct statement of clear intention), call 911 and then call Security at 6911 or 509.682.6911 Omak call 911 then security at 7911 or 509.422.7911.
Employee Behavior
Employees and students with concerns regarding serious threats, violence or acts of intimidation by a college employee should refer to the Violence in the Workplace Policy or call WVC Human Resources at 509.682.6440. (http://commons.wvc.edu/hr/pp/500/Violence%20in%20the%20Workplace.aspx).
If the threat is immediate and will cause harm to self or others, call 911.
Immediate Action
All Wenatchee Valley College employees are required to report acts of violence and/or any serious threats made against them or witnessed by them to 911 and Security at 6911 or 509.682.6911. Omak call 911 then security at 7911 or 509.422.7911.
College employees should take immediate action when the safety or security of employees, students, or members of the general public are threatened and time is critical.
No Retaliation
No one shall be singled out, penalized, or retaliated against in any way for initiating or participating in the https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_reporting process. Wenatchee Valley College will not tolerate retaliation against individuals making good faith reports as provided for in this policy even where the concerns prove ultimately to have been in error. Retaliation may be grounds for disciplinary action.
Ongoing Responsibilities
The Core BIT referral process is not meant to take the place of standard classroom management techniques employed by faculty, established student conduct procedures, or referrals to college administrators.
Actions taken by the Team could include, but are not limited to, the following:
•	Consult with faculty and staff familiar with the student.
•	Meet with the student to offer a “gentle nudge” to use resources.
•	Recommend disciplinary action and possibly recommend a mental health assessment.
•	Determine if the student needs to be administratively removed from the college.
•	Other actions to be determined.

Incident Reports FAQs
What do I do if I know a student who may need to be referred to the CORE BIT process?
If you feel there is an immediate threat, call 911 first and then Security at 6911 or 509.682.6911. Omak call 911 then security at 7911 or 509.422.7911.
To make a report go to https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report. You will be asked for basic information about the student, your contact information (in case CORE BIT has follow-up questions) and for a description of the incident or behaviors that prompted the report.
You are the Core BIT ’s best resource because you are familiar to the student. If you are comfortable doing so, tell the student that you are concerned and ask if he/she is okay. In many cases, a student will indicate that he/she could use some help and you can refer the individual to any of the resources in this booklet.
Who can complete an Incident Report Form?
Anyone who feels an individual’s behavior is a “alarming” that could potentially indicate a threat to self or others can submit an Incident Report. Also, if someone is acting erratically, disrupting classes or other events it should be reported. Students, faculty, staff and other community members are all encouraged to complete an incident report if they observe these behaviors.
Incident Report For: https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report

What happens after I make the report?
Core BIT members take the information and make a decision about what the next steps should be. However, reporting is the most critical step.
How do I know if it is a CORE BIT issue or if it is more appropriately handled by other college resources?
Please review this handbook and use the decision tree on page 1 as a guide. When in doubt as to whether a student’s behavior could escalate to violence or threat, contact your supervisor, the Vice President of Student Services, Security or counselors.
Typically, behaviors that pose a threat to self or others or that cause a significant community disruption qualify as a CORE BIT referral.
Threats to self or others override confidentiality. Never promise that you will offer confidentiality to students during an initial CORE BIT referral. Faculty and staff are not bound by confidentiality unless they agree to it. Counselors, however, by law are required to provide confidentiality to students they see. If you refer the student to a counselor assure them that the counselor will talk to them confidentially within the limits of the law

Counseling Services
Here to serve
Wenatchee Valley College Counselors are prepared to work with you whether you are experiencing an academic difficulty, a personal issue or any other situation you may need guidance in. Counselors provide a range of services that are free and confidential for WVC students
•	Academic Counseling
•	Re-admission petitions 
•	Personal Counseling
•	Crisis intervention
•	At-risk intervention
•	Problem solving strategies
•	Career Counseling

Make an appointment 
Counseling services are available: Face to Face, Phone, and Zoom.
•	Face-to-face meetings are available. 
•	Zoom meetings and phone appointment options will be available through correspondence with your counselor.

Counseling Staff
•	Bertha Sanchez, Counselor, bsanchez@wvc.edu 509.682.6850
•	Ryan Poortinga, Counselor, rpoortinga@wvc.edu 509.682.6850
•	Ayla Medina Ulloa, Counselor, amedinaulloa@wvc.edu 509.682.6850
•	Lucero Martinez, Passport Counseling Navigator, lmartinez@wvc.edu 509.682.6850 

Contact Information:
Counseling Office in Wenatchi Hall: 509.682.6850
Counseling in Omak: contact counseling on the Wenatchee campus at ext. 6850 or Ryan Poortinga ext. 6857and/or Ayla Medina Ulloa ext. 6842
Chelan County Crisis Line (available 24/7): 509.662.7105 
Okanogan County Crisis Line Mental Health: 509.826.6191
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (available 24/7): 988 or 1.800.273.8255

Website links:
https://www.wvc.edu/students/support/counseling

Student Access Services
Wenatchee Valley College is committed to providing equal opportunity in accommodations, benefits, rights and privileges of college services, programs and activities for every qualified student with disabilities. WVC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Washington State Law. Moreover, we recognize disability as a valued part of diversity.

Student Access Services (SAS) has been designated by the college as the primary office to guide, coach, and assist students with disabilities. We provide individualized accommodation services to WVC Wenatchee and Omak students with disabilities.

Contact Information:
Student Access Manager
Wenatchi Hall 2134, Wenatchee Valley College
SAS@wvc.edu
Phone 509.682.6854
Fax 509.682.6811

Student Access Program Assistant
John A. Brown Library, Wenatchee Valley College
SATC@wvc.edu
Phone 509-682-6899

Website links:
https://www.wvc.edu/students/support/disability-services

 Discrimination and Harassment Grievances
Wenatchee Valley College affirms a commitment to freedom from discrimination for all members of the college community. The college expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person on the basis of: race, national origin, sex, age, creed, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, religion, color, disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam-era veteran status, and/or marital status.

The responsibility for, and the protection of, this commitment extends to students, faculty, administration, staff, contractors, and those who develop or participate in college programs. It encompasses every aspect of employment, and every student and community activity.

Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against or harassed by Wenatchee Valley College or its employee(s) or agent(s) on the basis of any status listed above, should report it, as appropriate, to a WVC counselor, administrator, supervisor, coworker or the executive director of human resources and may request informal assistance and/or lodge a formal grievance.

The college President delegates investigation of grievances on the basis of race, sex, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender-expression, political affiliation, and/or marital status, and grievances on the basis of any physical, sensory or mental disability, or status as a disabled, honorably discharged, or Vietnam-era veteran to:

Executive Director of Human Resources 
3rd Floor Wenatchi Hall
509.682.6440

Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) 
The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) procedures are for reporting bias motivated incidents in which there is no known offender. It addresses campus climate and advocacy for persons affected by bias motivated incidents at Wenatchee Valley College. The BIRT consists of a team of campus employees who are standing members trained in identifying, addressing, and documenting incidences of bias on campus. In cases where an offender can be identified, there are existing campus procedures to follow (as outlined in this document); however, instances in which the offender is unknown, the BIRT acts as the primary point of contact and advocate. The BIRT works closely with other campus departments to ensure the appropriate documentation and reporting of all bias incidences. 
A perceived lack of acknowledgement or care on the part of the institution can lead to a disruption in community members’ sense of safety on campus and can erode trust in the administration. For these reasons WVC has created the BIRT, a well-trained team ready to respond to incidents. 

BIRT Membership: The Bias Incident Response Team should consist of representatives from multiple departments including but not limited to: The Vice President for Student Services, Security, the Office of Diversity and Equity Title IX, Public Relations, Disability Support Services and Counseling. Coordinating these departments allows the institution to be responsive in multiple ways—disciplinary as well as therapeutic responses can be necessary and are often vital to the recovery of the campus community. 

ROLE OF THE BIAS INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM 
• Make every effort to contact person(s) affected within 24 hours. Respect whatever decision they have made and encourage them to pursue some type of assistance. 
• Provide advice on the college's discrimination complaint procedures and academic assistance. 
•Provide advocacy for the person(s) affected in other proceedings. 
• Provide appropriate counseling referral to the person(s) affected. 
• Provide appropriate medical referral. 
• Swiftly help administration respond to the bias incident appropriately. 
• Address campus community concerns and questions. 

DEFINITIONS 
A bias motivated incident is an action in which a person or group is intentionally targeted and subjected to harassment because of their actual or perceived disability; race, ethnicity, or national origin; religion; sexual orientation, and, sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression; but the offense does not rise to the level of a crime. 
The special nature of a bias incident must be acknowledged by the institution. Bias incidents create disruption of safety for campus community members, not just immediate victims. If the nature of a bias incident is left unaddressed, or treated as a typical security incident, community members will feel unheard and unsafe. Harm spreads quickly to more than the initial victims. Additional victims are the friends and family of the targets, people who identify with the targeted group in any way, and people who identify as members of other targeted groups. Ultimately the community as a whole will feel the impact of a bias incident, leading to a loss of trust in the institution. 

PROCEDURES IN REPORTING BIAS MOTIVATED INCIDENTS (UNKNOWN OFFENDER) 
Wenatchee Valley College’s highest concern is for the emotional and physical wellbeing of persons affected by a bias motivated incident. The person affected shall have access to all appropriate campus services that can help the individual maintain her or his emotional and psychological wellbeing and provide for the safety of the person affected. A member of the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) will be the first official point of contact, other than campus security, for facilitating access to all needed services. Other departments, if contacted first, will make a referral to a BIRT member. 
The BIRT is responsible for carrying out procedures in incidents in which the offender is unknown; however, all alleged bias motivated incidents should be reported to a BIRT member for documentation through the campus incident reporting form. 
•If a person is seeking refuge due to an immediate physical threat, the person should be directed immediately to call 911 and the Campus Safety & Security Office. Within 24 hours, the BIRT team must be contacted to determine whether the incident is motivated by bias and to follow documenting and reporting procedures.
•In the instance where there is no clear offender in a bias motivated incident and no immediate physical threat, report the incident directly to a BIRT member. A BIRT member will determine whether the incident is motivated by bias and assist the person affected in completing the Bias Incident Report Form to document the incident.
•Bias incidents should be reported with as much transparency as possible to the community by WVC administration. The community benefits from more information as opposed to less. If WVC community members feel information is being kept or hidden from them they will assume the institution is uncaring or unresponsive.
Current BIRT Members:

Chair: Erin Tofte			Bertha Sanchez			Krisina Li
Associate Dean of Campus Life		Counselor				Manager of Student 
Equity & Inclusion			bsanches@wvc.edu			Access
etofte@wvc.edu			509.682.6856				kli@wvc.edu
509.682.6868									509.682.6854

Chio Flores				Maria Agnew				Evelyn Gomez
Vice President of Student Services	Safety & Security Manager		Campus Life & Diversity
cflores@wvc.edu			magnew@wvc.edu			Omak
509.682.6805				509.682.6856				egomez@wvc.edu
										509.422.7814
Libby Siebens				Rich Peters
Executive Director of Community 	Director of Facilities & Operations
Relations				rpeters@wvc.edu
lsiebens@wvc.edu			509.682.6465
509.682.6436

•Bias incidents must be handled in a timely way. The sooner the institution can provide a coordinated, holistic response that supports the community’s emotional as well as physical safety, the sooner the community can begin the work of recovery from the incident. A campus has much greater chance of growing closer as a supportive community if bias is handled swiftly and effectively.

Security & Safety

Wenatchee Valley College Safety/Security staff work to ensure a safe and orderly environment in which members of the college community can pursue their educational goals. We provide service and assistance to students, staff and community members and assure compliance with college regulations. We have security officers on campus 24/7 every day of the year. We want every student to feel safe while on campus and have established guidelines for campus security.
To report in-progress crimes, fires or medical emergencies, please dial 911 from any college telephone, and then contact Campus Safety at:

Wenatchee Campus
From a campus phone dial 6911 or from a non-campus phone dial 509-682.6911. You can also contact the Safety, Security and Emergency Manager at 509-682-6659.

Omak Campus
Omak security from the hours of 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday – Thursday and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Fridays from a campus phone dial 7911 or from a non-campus phone dial 509-422-7911. You can also contact the Safety, Security and Emergency Manager at 509-682-6659.

Incident Reporting
Wenatchee Valley College encourages employees, students and visitors to immediately report any incidents on campus that may constitute a crime, student code of conduct violation, or an emergency -- including threats, harassment or behavior which you find disruptive or unsafe -- so they may be dealt with in a timely and consistent manner.

Report an incident:  https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report          

Registered Sex Offender
Wenatchee Valley College is authorized to notify the college community if a registered sex offender may be expected on or near a Wenatchee Valley College campus (RCW 4.24.550). In such cases, the Vice President of Students Services (VPSS) or a college designee will execute the following procedures. Upon learning of the enrollment and/or presence of a convicted sexual offender at a Wenatchee Valley College campus, the VPSS or a college designee will: 
•	Review all relevant and necessary information provided by law enforcement personnel and assess the safety issues posed for students, employees and children on campus.
•	The VPSS and the Safety & Security Emergency Manager (SSEM) will interview all Level II and III Sex Offenders attending Wenatchee Valley College. The student will be informed of the notification procedure and conditions of enrollment, as well as, provided with information regarding rights, responsibilities and privacy protections of students. Based on information received from law enforcement and the interview, WVC may impose conditions of enrollment which the offender must abide by while attending WVC. Violation of these conditions may result in disciplinary action and notification of law enforcement.
•	The VPSS will release the identity and information according to the guidelines below. The Registrar will coordinate the notification process.
Notification will correspond with the classification level in the following manner:

Level l - Low Risk (to reoffend). The vast majority of registered sex offenders are classified as Level 1 offenders. These individuals may be first time offenders and are usually known by their victims. They normally have not exhibited predatory type characteristics and most have successfully participated or are participating in approved treatment programs. 
•	Vice President of Instruction, Deans of instruction and professional programs will be given a list of offenders and updated information as needed.
•	Faculty and staff in whose program/courses the offender is enrolled in will be notified by email.
•	Student employment office will be given a list of offenders and updated information as needed.
•	Student Services will keep current a list of offenders and update information as needed.
Level II - Medium Risk (to reoffend). Level II sex offenders have more than one victim and the abuse may be long term. These offenders usually groom their victims and may use threats to commit their crimes. They are considered a higher risk to re-offend because of the nature of their previous crime(s) and lifestyle (drug/alcohol abuse and/or other criminal activity). Some have refused to participate or failed to complete approved treatment programs. Level II sex offenders must have also met with the VPSS and SSEM.
•	All Level I notifications.

Level Ill - High Risk (to-reoffend). Level III sex offenders are the greatest risk to the community. Most are predatory, have other violent crime convictions, refused treatment, and are known substance abusers. Level III sex offenders must have also met with the VPSS and SSEM.
•	All Level I and Level II notifications.
•	Information provided to college employees via campus mail and/or list serve.
•	VPSS or designee will provide notification to the classes in which the offender is enrolled.
•	Public Notification: "Sex Offender Release" is posted on various bulletin boards around the campus by Student Services.
Title IX / Sexual Harassment
Wenatchee Valley College is dedicated to maintaining an academic and work environment free of sexual harassment.  Sexual harassment of faculty, staff or students is against the law and will not be tolerated.  Sexual harassment violates the dignity of individuals and impedes the realization of the college’s educational mission.  The college is committed to preventing and addressing sexual harassment of faculty, staff and students through education and by encouraging faculty, staff and students to report any concerns or complaints about sexual harassment.  Prompt corrective measures will be taken to stop sexual harassment whenever and wherever it occurs.

For the full WVC Sexual Harassment/Title IX Policy and Procedure please visit https://www.wvc.edu/humanresources/policies-procedures/000-general/000.340-sexual-harassment.html

If you need emergency assistance, please call 911 or contact Campus Security at       509-682-6911

You may also fill out an incident report:  
https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report

What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) is a federal law that prohibits gender-based discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funds. Title IX is most commonly associated with gender discrimination in sports and is credited with advancing participation of women in athletics. However, the scope of Title IX is much broader. It prohibits gender-based discrimination in all college programs and activities.
Title IX protection from discrimination extends to faculty, staff and students and includes such things as: sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, gender-identity and pregnancy. It also prohibits retaliation against anyone who makes or participates in a complaint.

Campus Contacts					Confidential Support Contacts
 						 
Executive Director, Human Resources			WVC Counselor
Title IX Coordinator						Phone: 509.682.6850
Phone: 509.682.6440					Email:  counseling@wvc.edu
Email: 	hr@wvc.edu

VP of Student Services and Enrollment
Phone: 509.682.6805					   
Email: studentservices@wvc.edu					

Title IX Investigator
Phone: 509.682.6440

The Title IX Coordinator can address student concerns related to sexual harassment, sexual assault and other actions that fall within the college’s obligations under Title IX.  Email title9@wvc.edu to reach all campus contacts.

Student Conduct
1400.110 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT PROCEDURE
A. AUTHORITY
The board, acting pursuant to RCW 28B.50.140 (14), delegates to the president of the college the authority to administer disciplinary action. The president is authorized to delegate or reassign any and all duties and responsibilities as set forth in this chapter as may be reasonably necessary. Administration of the disciplinary procedures is the responsibility of the chief student services officer or designee. The student conduct officer shall serve as the principal investigator and administrator for alleged violations of this code.
B. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this code of student conduct:
1.	Assembly: means any overt activity engaged in by one or more persons, the object of which is to gain publicity, advocate a view, petition for a cause, or disseminate information to any person, persons or group of persons.
2.	Board: means the board of trustees of Wenatchee Valley College.
3.	Calendar day: means days will be counted by excluding the first day and including the last day of timelines. When the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the last day will be the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. When the period of time prescribed or allowed is less than seven days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are not included in the count.
4.	College: Wenatchee Valley College and all of its areas, elements, programs and college related activities.
5.	College community: means students, employees, trustees and volunteers.
6.	College facilities and college facility: mean and include any and all real and personal property owned, rented, leased, or operated by the board of Wenatchee Valley College, and shall include all buildings and appurtenances attached thereto and all parking lots and other grounds. College facilities extend to distance education classroom environments, and agencies or institutions that have educational agreement with the college.
7.	College official: includes any person employed by the college performing assigned duties.
8.	College premises: shall include all campuses of the college, wherever located, and includes all land, buildings, facilities, vehicles, equipment, and other property owned, used, or controlled by the college.
9.	Complainant: is any person who submits a complaint alleging that a student violated the code of student conduct, or in matters of sexual misconduct, a complainant is an alleged victim of sexual misconduct.
10.	Conduct review officer: is the chief student services officer or other college administrator designated by the president to be responsible for receiving and for reviewing or referring appeals of student disciplinary actions in accordance with the procedures of this code.
11.	Controlled substance: means and includes any drug or substance as defined in chapter 69.50 RCW as now law or hereafter amended.
a.	Liquor: means the definition of liquor as contained within RCW 66.04.010.
b.	Drugs: means a narcotic drug as defined in RCW 69.50.101, a controlled substance as defined in RCW 69.50.201 through RCW 69.50.212, or a legend drug as defined in RCW 69.41.010.
12.	Day: means a weekday, excluding weekends, college holidays, and college closures unless otherwise specified.
13.	Disciplinary action: is the process by which the student conduct officer imposes discipline against a student for a violation of the code of student conduct.
14.	Disciplinary appeal: is the process by which an aggrieved student can appeal the discipline imposed by the student conduct officer.
15.	Faculty member and instructor: are any employee of Wenatchee Valley College who is employed on a full-time or part-time basis as a teacher, instructor, counselor, faculty advisor or librarian.
16.	Filing: is the process by which a document is officially delivered to a college official responsible for facilitating a disciplinary review. Unless otherwise provided, filing shall be accomplished by:
a.	Hand delivery of the document to the specified college official or college official's assistant; or
b.	By sending the document by email and first-class mail to the specified college email address and official's office address.
Paper required to be filed shall be deemed filed upon actual receipt during office hours at the office of the specified college official.
17.	Group: means persons who are associated with each other but who have not complied with college requirements for registration or organization.
18.	President: means the chief executive officer of the college appointed by the board of trustees and is authorized to delegate any and all responsibilities as set forth in the chapter as may be reasonably necessary.
19.	RCW: means Revised Code of Washington which can be accessed at https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/.
20.	Respondent: is the student against whom disciplinary action is initiated.
21.	Service: is the process by which a document is officially delivered to a party. Unless otherwise provided, service upon a party shall be accomplished by:
a.	Hand delivery of the document to the party; or
b.	By sending the document by both email and by either certified mail or first-class mail to the party's last known address.
Service is deemed complete upon hand delivery of the document or upon the date the document is emailed and deposited in the mail.
22.	Sexual misconduct: has the meaning ascribed to this term in APPENDIX A - Supplemental Title IX Student Conduct Procedures.
23.	Student: includes all persons taking courses at or through the college, whether on a full-time or part-time basis, and whether such courses are credit courses, noncredit courses, online courses, or otherwise. Persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the code, who are not officially enrolled for a particular term, but who have a continuing relationship with the college, or who have been notified of their acceptance for admission are considered students.
24.	Student Conduct Committee: refers to a committee that hears appeals related to sanctions imposed on a student, including a suspension or expulsion, due to inappropriate behavioral conduct or actions. The Academic Regulations Committee hears appeals related to academic/ instructional issues such as plagiarism, cheating or other non-behavioral classroom conduct. The Student Conduct Committee does not typically review these cases unless a sanction of suspension or expulsion is imposed (i.e., repeat academic dishonesty behavior or other egregious cases).
25.	Student conduct officer: is a college administrator designated by the president or chief student services officer to be responsible for implementing and enforcing the code of student conduct.
26.	Student organization: means any number of students who have met the college's formal requirements of clubs or organizations.
27.	Visitors: means guests, applicants, contractors, vendors, advisory board members, foundation board members, and members of the public on college premises.
28.	WAC: means Washington Administrative Code which can be accessed at https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/.
C. JURISDICTION
1.	The code of student conduct shall apply to student conduct that occurs
a.	on college premises;
b.	at or in connection with college sponsored activities; or
c.	off-campus, when conduct in the judgment of the college, adversely affects the college community or the pursuit of its objectives.
2.	Jurisdiction extends to, but is not limited to, locations in which students are engaged in official college activities including, but not limited to, foreign or domestic travel, activities funded by the associated students, athletic events, training internships, cooperative and distance education, on-line education, practicums, supervised work experiences or any other college-sanctioned social or club activities.
3.	Students are responsible for their conduct from notification of acceptance at the college through the actual receipt of a degree, even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during the academic year and during periods between terms of actual enrollment.
4.	These standards shall apply to a student's conduct even if the student withdraws from college while a disciplinary matter is pending. The student conduct officer has sole discretion, on a case-by-case basis, to determine whether the code of student conduct will be applied to conduct that occurs off-campus.
D. STUDENTS ABROAD
Students who participate in any college-sponsored or sanctioned international program shall observe the following:
1.	The laws of the host country;
2.	The academic and disciplinary regulations of the educational institution or residential housing program where the student is placed.
3.	Any other agreements related to the student's program in another country; and
4.	Wenatchee Valley College’s Code of Student Conduct.
E. STUDENT RIGHTS
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.
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:
1.	Academic freedom.
a.	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.
b.	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).
c.	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.
d.	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 harassment.
2.	Due process.
a.	The rights of students to be secure in their persons, quarters, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures is guaranteed.
b.	No disciplinary sanction may be imposed on any student without notice to the accused of the nature of the charges.
c.	A student accused of violating this code of student conduct is entitled, upon request, to procedural due process as set forth in this procedure.
d.	Any student undergoing a conduct hearing process is entitled to receive a written summary of the results and findings of the hearing.
F. PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT
The college may impose disciplinary sanctions against a student who commits, attempts to commit, aids, abets, incites, encourages, or assists another person to commit, an act(s) of misconduct which include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.	Academic dishonesty. Any act of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and fabrication.
a.	Cheating includes using or any attempt to use, give or obtain unauthorized assistance relating to the completion of an academic assignment.
b.	Plagiarism includes taking and using as one's own, without proper attribution, the ideas, writings, or work of another person in completing an academic assignment. Plagiarism may also include the unauthorized submission for credit of academic work that has been submitted for credit in another course.
c.	Fabrication includes falsifying data, information, or citations in completing an academic assignment and also includes providing false or deceptive information to an instructor concerning the completion of an assignment.
d.	No student shall be allowed to withdraw from a course or from the college to avoid the consequences of academic dishonesty.
e.	The decision to bring a student conduct proceeding under this code for academic dishonesty is at the sole discretion of the student conduct officer. Nothing in this code prohibits instructors and/or academic divisions or departments from imposing academic sanctions, up to and including a failing grade in an academic course or dismissal from an academic program, in response to academic dishonesty. Policies and procedures governing the imposition of academic sanctions for academic dishonesty can be found in the college’s Academic Regulations Committee Procedures, the course syllabus, and any applicable program handbook.
2.	Other dishonesty. Any other acts of dishonesty, such acts include, but are not limited to:
a.	Forgery, alteration, submission of falsified documents, or misuse of any college document, record, or instrument of identification;
b.	Tampering with an election conducted by or for college students; or
c.	Furnishing false information, or failing to furnish correct information, in response to the request or requirement of a college officer or employee.
3.	Obstruction or disruption. Obstruction or disruption of:
a.	Any instruction, research, administration, disciplinary proceeding, or other college activity, including the obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular movement on college property or at a college activity; or
b.	Any activity that is authorized to occur on college property, whether or not actually conducted or sponsored by the college.
c.	Any activity which inhibits or interferes with the orderly operation of the college or the ability of students and/or college personnel to perform their functions in an orderly environment or assisting or encouraging another person to engage in such conduct.
4.	Assault, intimidation, harassment. Unwanted touching, physical abuse, verbal abuse, threat(s), intimidation, harassment, bullying, stalking, or other conduct, which harms, threatens, or is reasonably perceived as threatening the health or safety of another person or another person's property. See college policy 500.450 violence in the workplace.
5.	Bullying is severe or pervasive physical or verbal (written or oral) abuse. For purposes of this code, bullying is defined as repeated or aggressive unwanted behavior, not otherwise protected by law that intentionally humiliates, harms or intimidates the victim.
6.	Cyber misconduct. Cyberstalking, cyberbullying, or online harassment. Use of electronic communications including, but not limited to, email, instant messaging, online bulletin boards, and social media sites to harass, abuse, bully, or engage in other conduct which harms, threatens, or is reasonably perceived as threatening the health or safety of another person. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, unauthorized monitoring of another's email communications directly or through spyware, sending threatening emails, disrupting electronic communications with spam or by sending a computer virus, sending false messages to third parties using another's email identity, nonconsensual recording of sexual activity, and nonconsensual distribution of a recording of sexual activity.
7.	Property violation. Damage to, or theft or misuse of, real or personal property or money of:
a.	The college or state;
b.	Any student or college officer, employee or organization;
c.	Any other member of the college community, visitors, or organization; or
d.	Possession of such property or money after it has been stolen.
e.	Property, which includes computer passwords, access codes, identification cards, personal financial account numbers, other confidential personal information, intellectual property, and college trademarks.
8.	Failure to comply with directive. Failure to comply with the direction of a college officer or employee who is acting in the legitimate performance of duties, including failure to properly identify oneself to such a person when requested to do so.
9.	Weapons. The possession, carrying or discharge of any firearm, dagger, sword, knife or other cutting or stabbing instrument, club, explosive device or any other weapon capable of producing bodily harm (including but not limited to shot guns, pistols, air guns, pellet guns, and paint-ball guns), whether loaded or unloaded, is prohibited on Wenatchee Valley College owned or controlled property, unless otherwise authorized in this provision and subject to the following exceptions (see college 000.270 weapons on campus policy and 1000.270 weapons on campus procedure):
a.	A simulated firearm, or weapon may be authorized and permitted for educational purposes in connection with Wenatchee Valley College related research, teaching or theatrical production, (e.g., stage play or film production, or rehearsals). Any person seeking to bring a firearm or other weapon onto campus for purposes directly related to a class or other educational activity must obtain prior written authorization from the president or designee. The president or designee shall review any such request and may establish conditions to the authorization. Any permission shall be in writing and subject to such terms or conditions incorporated into the written permission. Any person may possess a personal protection spray device, as authorized by RCW 9.91.160, while on property owned or controlled by Wenatchee Valley College.
10.	Hazing. Hazing includes, but is not limited to, any method of initiation into a student organization or living group, or any pastime or amusement engaged in with respect to such an organization or living group, that causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger or physical harm, or serious mental or emotional harm to any student or other person attending Wenatchee Valley College. Consent is no defense to hazing. The term does not include customary athletic events or other similar contests or competitions. Hazing is also a misdemeanor, punishable under state law.
11.	Alcohol, drug, and tobacco violations.
a.	Alcohol. The use, possession, delivery, sale, or being observably under the influence of any alcoholic beverage, except as permitted by law and applicable college policies or procedures.
b.	Marijuana. The use, possession, delivery, sale, or being observably under the influence of marijuana or the psychoactive compounds found in marijuana and intended for human consumption, regardless of form. While state law permits the recreational use of marijuana, federal law prohibits such use on college premises or in connection with college activities.
c.	Drugs. The use, possession, delivery, sale, or being observably under the influence of any legend drug, including anabolic steroids, androgens, or human growth hormones as defined in chapter 69.41 RCW, or any other controlled substance under chapter 69.50 RCW, except as prescribed for a student's use by a licensed practitioner.
d.	Tobacco. This includes electronic cigarettes, and related products. The college community and visitors will abide by all Washington state laws and college policy as it relates to the use of tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and related products. See college policy 000.240 Tobacco Free Campus Policy.
12.	Lewd conduct. Conduct which is lewd, obscene, or indecent.
13.	Discriminatory conduct. Discriminatory conduct which harms or adversely affects any member of the college community and/or visitors because of race; color; national origin; sensory, mental or physical disability; use of a service animal; gender, including pregnancy; marital status; age; religion; creed; genetic information; sexual orientation; gender identity; veteran's status; or any other legally protected classification. See college policy 000.330 discrimination & discriminatory harassment.
14.	Sexual misconduct. The term sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, sexual intimidation, and sexual violence. Sexual harassment prohibited by Title IX is defined in the Supplemental Procedures to this Code. See APPENDIX A - Supplemental Title IX Student Conduct Procedures.
a.	Sexual harassment. The term sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual or gender-based conduct, including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, quid pro quo harassment, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual or a gendered nature that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive as to:
i.	Deny or limit the ability of a student to participate in or benefit from the college’s educational program;
ii.	Alter the terms or conditions of employment for a college employee(s); and/or
iii.	Create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for other campus community members.
b.	Sexual intimidation. The term sexual intimidation incorporates the definition of sexual harassment and means threatening or emotionally distressing conduct based on sex, including, but not limited to, nonconsensual recording of sexual activity or the distribution of such recording.
c.	Sexual violence. Sexual violence is a type of sexual discrimination and harassment. Nonconsensual sexual intercourse, nonconsensual sexual contact, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking are all types of sexual violence.
i.	Nonconsensual sexual intercourse. Any actual or attempted sexual intercourse (anal, oral or vaginal), however slight, with any object or body part, by a person upon another person, that is without consent and/or by force. Sexual intercourse includes anal or vaginal penetration by a penis, tongue, finger, or object, or oral copulation by mouth to genital contact or genital to mouth contact.
ii.	Nonconsensual sexual contact. Any actual or attempted sexual touching, however slight, with any body part or object, by a person upon another person that is without consent and/or by force. Sexual touching includes any bodily contact with the breasts, groin, mouth, or other bodily orifice of another individual, or any other bodily contact in a sexual manner.
iii.	Incest. Sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a person known to be related to them, either legitimately or illegitimately, as an ancestor, descendant, brother, or sister of either wholly or half related. Descendant includes stepchildren and adopted children under the age of 18.
iv.	Statutory rape. Consensual intercourse between a person who is 18 years of age or older, and a person who is under the age of 16.
v.	Domestic violence. Physical violence, bodily injury, assault, the infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, sexual assault, or stalking committed by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of state of Washington, or by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the state of Washington, RCW 26.50.010.
vi.	Dating violence. Physical violence, bodily injury, assault, the infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, sexual assault, or stalking committed by a person (a) who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and (b) where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors:
•	The length of the relationship;
•	The type of relationship; and
•	The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.
vii.	Stalking. Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to (a) fear for their safety or the safety of others; or (b) suffer substantial emotional distress.
d.	For purposes of this code, consent means knowing, voluntary, and clear permission by word or action, to engage in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. Each party has the responsibility to make certain that the other has consented before engaging in the activity. For consent to be valid, there must be at the time of the act of sexual intercourse or sexual contact actual words or conduct indicating freely given agreement to have sexual intercourse or sexual contact. A person cannot consent if they are unable to understand what is happening or are disoriented, helpless, asleep, or unconscious for any reason, including due to alcohol or other drugs. An individual who engages in sexual activity when the individual knows, or should know, that the other person is physically or mentally incapacitated has engaged in nonconsensual conduct. Intoxication is not a defense against allegations that an individual has engaged in nonconsensual sexual conduct.
15.	Harassment. Unwelcome and offensive conduct including verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct, that is directed at a person because of such person's protected status and that is sufficiently serious as to deny or limit, and that does deny or limit, the ability of a student to participate in or benefit from the college's educational, social, or housing programs or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for other college community members and/or visitors. Harassing conduct may include, but is not limited to, physical, verbal, written, social media and electronic communications.
16.	Protected status includes a person's race; color; national origin; sensory, mental or physical disability; use of a service animal; gender, including pregnancy; marital status; age; religion; creed; genetic information; sexual orientation; gender identity; veteran's status; or any other legally protected classification. See “sexual misconduct” for the definition of “sexual harassment”. See also college’s discrimination and discriminatory harassment policy 000.330 and sexual harassment/Title IX policy 000.340.
17.	Retaliation. Any intentional, adverse action taken by an accused individual or allied third party, absent legitimate nondiscriminatory purposes, as reprisal against any individual for reporting, providing information, exercising one's rights or responsibilities, or otherwise being involved in the process of responding to, investigating, or addressing allegations or violations of federal, state or local law, or college policies including, but not limited to, code of student conduct provisions prohibiting discrimination and harassment. Retaliatory actions include, but are not limited to, threats or actual violence against the person or their property, adverse educational or employment consequences, ridicule, intimidation, bullying or ostracism.
18.	Theft or misuse of electronic resources. Theft or other misuse of computer time or other electronic information resources of the college. Such misuse includes, but is not limited to:
a.	Unauthorized use of such resources or opening of a file, message or other item;
b.	Unauthorized duplication, transfer, or distribution of a computer program, file, message or other item;
c.	Unauthorized use or distribution of someone else's password or other identification;
d.	Use of such time or resources to interfere with someone else's work;
e.	Use of such time or resources to send, display, or print an obscene or abusive message, text or image;
f.	Use of such time or resources to interfere with normal operation of the college's computing system or other electronic information resources;
g.	Use of such time or resources in violation of applicable copyright or other law;
h.	Adding to or otherwise altering the infrastructure of the college's electronic information resources without authorization; or
i.	Failure to comply with the college's technology acceptable use policy (700.150 acceptable use, authorized user policy).
19.	Unauthorized access. Unauthorized possession, duplication, or other use of a key, keycard, or other restricted means of access to college property, or unauthorized entry onto or into college property.
20.	Safety violations. Safety violations include any non-accidental conduct that interferes with or otherwise compromises any college policy, equipment, or procedure relating to the safety and security of the college community and/or visitors, including tampering with fire safety equipment and triggering false alarms or other emergency response systems.
21.	Violation of other laws or policies. Violation of any federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation, or other college rules or policies, including college traffic and parking rules.
22.	Ethical violation. The breach of any generally recognized and published code of ethics or standards of professional practice that governs the conduct of a particular profession for which the student is taking a course or is pursuing as an educational goal or major. These ethics codes must be distributed to students as part of an educational program, course or sequence of courses and the student must be informed that a violation of such ethics codes may subject the student to disciplinary action by the college.

In addition to initiating discipline proceedings for violation of the code of student conduct, the college may refer any violations of federal, state, or local laws to civil and criminal authorities for disposition. The college shall proceed with student disciplinary proceedings regardless of whether the underlying conduct is subject to civil or criminal prosecution.
G. DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
The following disciplinary sanctions may be imposed upon students found to have violated the code of student conduct. Depending upon the misconduct, more than one sanction may be imposed. Other than college dismissal or revocation or withholding of a degree, disciplinary sanctions are not made part of the student's academic record, but are part of the student's disciplinary record. Violation of any term or condition of any disciplinary sanction constitutes a new violation and may subject the student to additional sanctions.
1.	Disciplinary warning. A verbal statement to a student that there is a violation and that continued violations may be cause for further disciplinary action.
2.	Written reprimand. Notice in writing that the student has violated one or more terms of this code of conduct and that continuation of the same or similar behavior may result in more severe disciplinary action.
3.	Disciplinary probation. Formal action placing specific conditions and restrictions upon the student's continued attendance depending upon the seriousness of the violation and which may include a deferred disciplinary sanction. If the student subject to a deferred disciplinary sanction is found in violation of any college rule during the time of disciplinary probation, the deferred disciplinary sanction, which may include, but is not limited to, a suspension or a dismissal from the college, shall take effect immediately without further review. Any such sanction shall be in addition to any sanction or conditions arising from the new violation. Probation may be for a limited period of time or may be for the duration of the student's attendance at the college.
4.	Disciplinary suspension. Dismissal from the college and from the student status for a stated period of time. There will be no refund of tuition or fees for the quarter in which the action is taken.
5.	Dismissal. The revocation of all rights and privileges of membership in the college community and exclusion from all college campuses and college-owned or controlled facilities without any possibility of return. There will be no refund of tuition or fees for the quarter in which the action is taken.

Disciplinary terms and conditions that may be imposed in conjunction with the imposition of a disciplinary sanction include, but are not limited to, the following:

6.	Educational sanction. The college may require the student to complete an educational activity or experience directly related to the violation committed, at the student's expense.
7.	Professional evaluation. Referral for drug, alcohol, psychological, or medical evaluation by an appropriately certified or licensed professional may be required. The student may choose the professional within the scope of practice and with the professional credentials as defined by the college. The student will sign all necessary releases to allow the college access to any such evaluation. The student's return to college may be conditioned upon compliance with recommendations set forth in such a professional evaluation. If the evaluation indicates that the student is not capable of functioning within the college community, the student will remain suspended until future evaluation recommends that the student is capable of reentering the college and complying with the rules of conduct.
8.	Not in good standing. A student may be deemed not in good standing with the college. If so, the student shall be subject to the following restrictions:
a.	Ineligible to hold an office in any student organization recognized by the college or to hold any elected or appointed office of the college.
b.	Ineligible to represent the college to anyone outside the college community in any way, including representing the college at any official function, or any forms of intercollegiate competition or representation.
9.	Restitution or monetary fine. Reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of property, or for injury to persons, or for reasonable costs incurred by the college in pursuing an investigation or disciplinary proceeding. This may take the form of monetary reimbursement, appropriate service, monetary fine or other compensation.
10.	Hold on transcript or registration. This is a temporary measure restricting release of a student's transcript or access to registration. Upon satisfactory completion of the conditions of the sanction, the hold will be released.
11.	Revocation of admission or degree. Admission to or a degree awarded from the college may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of standards of conduct for students in obtaining the degree, or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation.
12.	Withholding degree. The college may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the process set forth in this Section, including the completion of all sanctions imposed.
13.	No trespass order. A student may be restricted from college property based on misconduct.
14.	No contact order. An order directing a student to have no contact with a specified member of the college community, visitor or a particular college facility.
H. HEARING PROCEDURES - Initiation of disciplinary action
1.	All disciplinary actions will be initiated by the student conduct officer. If that officer is the subject of a complaint initiated by the respondent, the president shall, upon request and when feasible, designate another person to fulfill any such disciplinary responsibilities relative to the complaint.
2.	The student conduct officer shall initiate disciplinary action by serving the respondent with written notice directing the student to attend a disciplinary meeting. The notice shall briefly describe the factual allegations, the provision(s) of the code of student conduct the respondent is alleged to have violated, the range of possible sanctions for the alleged violation(s), and specify the time and location of the meeting. At the meeting, the student conduct officer will present the allegations to the respondent and the respondent shall be afforded an opportunity to explain what took place. If the respondent fails to attend the meeting, after proper service of notice, the student conduct officer may take disciplinary action based upon the available information.
3.	The student conduct officer, prior to taking disciplinary action in a case involving sexual misconduct, will make a reasonable effort to contact the complainant to discuss the results of the investigation and possible disciplinary sanctions and/or conditions, if any, that may be imposed upon the respondent if the allegations of sexual misconduct are found to have merit.
4.	Within 10 days of the initial disciplinary meeting and after considering the evidence in the case, including any facts or argument presented by the respondent, the student conduct officer shall serve the respondent with a written decision setting forth the facts and conclusions supporting the decision, the specific code of student conduct provisions found to have been violated, the discipline imposed, if any, and a notice of any appeal rights with an explanation of the consequences of failing to file a timely appeal.
5.	The student conduct officer may take any of the following disciplinary actions:
a.	Exonerate the respondent and terminate the proceedings.
b.	Impose a disciplinary sanction(s) as described in Section G, Disciplinary Sanctions.
c.	Refer the matter directly to the student conduct committee for such disciplinary action as the committee deems appropriate. Such referral shall be in writing, to the attention of the chair of the student conduct committee, with a copy served on the respondent.
6.	In cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, the student conduct officer, on the same date that a disciplinary decision is served on the respondent, will serve a written notice informing the complainant whether the allegations of sexual misconduct were found to have merit and describing any disciplinary sanctions and/or conditions imposed upon the respondent for the complainant's protection, including disciplinary suspension or dismissal of the respondent. The notice will also inform the complainant of their appeal rights. If protective sanctions and/or conditions are imposed, the student conduct officer shall make a reasonable effort to contact the complainant and ensure prompt notice of the protective disciplinary sanctions and/or conditions. See APPENDIX A - Supplemental Title IX Student Conduct Procedures.
I. APPEAL - Appeal from disciplinary action
1.	The respondent may appeal a disciplinary action by filing a written notice of appeal with the conduct review officer within 10 days of service of the student conduct officer's decision. Failure to timely file a notice of appeal constitutes a waiver of the right to appeal and the student conduct officer's decision shall be deemed final.
2.	The notice of appeal must include a brief statement explaining why the respondent is seeking review.
3.	The parties to an appeal shall be the respondent and the conduct review officer.
4.	A respondent, who timely appeals a disciplinary action or whose case is referred to the student conduct committee, has a right to a prompt, fair and impartial hearing as provided for in these procedures.
5.	On appeal, the college bears the burden of establishing the evidentiary facts underlying the imposition of a disciplinary sanction by a preponderance of the evidence.
6.	Imposition of disciplinary action for violation of the code of student conduct shall be stayed pending appeal, unless respondent has been summarily suspended.
7.	The student conduct committee shall hear appeals from:
a.	The imposition of disciplinary suspensions in excess of 10 days;
b.	Dismissals; and
c.	Discipline cases referred to the committee by the student conduct officer, the conduct review officer or the president.
8.	Student conduct appeals from the imposition of the following disciplinary sanctions shall be reviewed through a brief adjudicative proceeding:

a.	Suspensions of 10 days or less;
b.	Disciplinary probation;
c.	Written reprimands; and
d.	Any conditions or terms imposed in conjunction with one of the foregoing disciplinary actions.
9.	Except as provided elsewhere in these rules, disciplinary warnings and dismissals of disciplinary actions are final action and are not subject to appeal.
10.	In cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, the complainant has the right to appeal the following actions by the student conduct officer following the same procedures as set forth above for the respondent:
a.   The dismissal of a sexual misconduct complaint; or
b.   Any disciplinary sanction(s) and conditions imposed against a respondent for a sexual misconduct violation, including a disciplinary warning.
11.	If the respondent timely appeals a decision imposing discipline for a sexual misconduct violation, the college shall notify the complainant of the appeal and provide the complainant an opportunity to intervene as a party to the appeal.
12.	Except as otherwise specified in this Section, a complainant who timely appeals a disciplinary decision or who intervenes as a party to a respondent's appeal of a disciplinary decision shall be afforded the same procedural rights as are afforded the respondent.
J. BRIEF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS – INITIAL HEARING
1.	Brief adjudicative proceedings shall be conducted by a conduct review officer. The conduct review officer shall not participate in any case in which involved as a complainant or witness, or in which there is direct or personal interest, prejudice, or bias, or in which previous actions have been taken in an advisory capacity.
2.	The parties to a brief adjudicative proceeding are the respondent, the student conduct officer, and the complainant in cases involving sexual misconduct. Before taking action, the conduct review officer shall conduct an informal hearing and provide each party:
a.	An opportunity to be informed of the college's view of the matter; and
b.	An opportunity to explain the party's view of the matter.
3.	The conduct review officer shall serve an initial decision upon both the respondent and the student conduct officer within 10 days of the completion of the informal hearing. The initial decision shall contain a brief written statement of the reasons for the decision and information about how to seek administrative review of the initial decision. If no request for review is filed within 10 days of service of the initial decision, the initial decision shall be deemed the final decision.
4.	In cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, the conduct review officer, on the same date as the initial decision is served on the respondent, will serve a written notice upon the complainant informing the complainant whether the allegations of sexual misconduct were found to have merit and describing any disciplinary sanctions and/or conditions imposed upon the respondent for the complainant's protection. The notice will also inform the complainant of their appeal rights. See APPENDIX A - Supplemental Title IX Student Conduct Procedures.
5.	If the conduct review officer, upon review, determines that the respondent's conduct may warrant imposition of a disciplinary suspension of more than 10 days, or dismissal, the matter shall be referred to the student conduct committee for a disciplinary hearing.
K. BRIEF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS – REVIEW OF INITIAL DECISION
1.	An initial decision is subject to review by the president, provided a party files a written request for review with the conduct review officer within 10 days of service of the initial decision.
2.	The president shall not participate in any case in which involved as a complainant or witness, or in which there is direct or personal interest, prejudice, or bias, or in which previous actions have been taken in an advisory capacity.
3.	During the review, the president shall give each party an opportunity to file written responses explaining their view of the matter and shall make any inquiries necessary to ascertain whether the sanctions should be modified or whether the proceedings should be referred to the student conduct committee for a formal adjudicative hearing.
4.	The decision on review must be in writing and must include a brief statement of the reason for the decision and must be served on the parties within 20 calendar days of the initial decision or of the request for review, whichever is later. The decision on review will contain a notice that judicial review may be available. A request for review may be deemed to have been denied if the president does not make a disposition of the matter within 20 calendar days after the request is submitted.
5.	If the president, upon review, determines that the respondent's conduct may warrant imposition of a disciplinary suspension of more than 10 days, or dismissal, the matter shall be referred to the student conduct committee for a disciplinary hearing.
6.	In cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, the president, on the same date as the final decision is served on the respondent, will serve a written notice upon the complainant informing the complainant whether the allegations of sexual misconduct were found to have merit and describing any disciplinary sanctions and/or conditions imposed upon the respondent for the complainant's protection, including suspension or dismissal of the respondent. The notice will also inform the complainant of their appeal rights.
L. STUDENT CONDUCT COMMITTEE
1.	The student conduct committee shall consist of five members appointed by the president or designee:
a.	Two full-time students appointed by ASWVC/ASWVCO;
b.	One full-time classified staff member;
c.	One faculty member; and
d.	One administrator (other than an administrator serving as a student conduct officer or conduct review officer).
2.	The administrator shall serve as the chair of the committee and may take action on preliminary hearing matters prior to convening the committee. The chair shall receive annual training on protecting victims and promoting accountability in cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct.
3.	Hearings may be heard by hearing panel consisting of a quorum of three members of the committee, so long as one member is the chair. Committee action may be taken upon a majority vote of all committee members presiding over the hearing.
4.	Members of the student conduct committee shall not participate in any case in which they are a party, complainant, or witness, in which they have direct or personal interest, prejudice, or bias, or in which they have acted previously in an advisory capacity. Any party may petition for disqualification of a committee member.
M. STUDENT CONDUCT COMMITTEE – APPEAL
1.	Proceedings of the student conduct committee shall be governed by the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
2.	The student conduct committee chair shall serve all parties with written notice of the hearing not less than seven calendar days in advance of the hearing date. The chair may shorten this notice period if both parties agree, and also may continue the hearing to a later time for good cause shown.
3.	The committee chair is authorized to conduct prehearing conferences and/or to make prehearing decisions concerning the extent and form of any discovery, issuance of protective decisions, and similar procedural matters.
4.	Upon request, filed at least five days before the hearing by any party or at the direction of the committee chair, the parties shall exchange, no later than the third day prior to the hearing, lists of potential witnesses and copies of potential exhibits that they reasonably expect to present to the committee. Failure to participate in good faith in such a requested exchange may be cause for exclusion from the hearing of any witness or exhibit not disclosed, absent a showing of good cause for such failure.
5.	The committee chair may provide to the committee members in advance of the hearing copies of (a) the conduct officer's notification of the imposition of discipline, or referral to the committee, and (b) the notice of appeal, or any response to referral, by the respondent. If doing so, however, the chair should remind the members that these pleadings are not evidence of any facts they may allege.
6.	The parties may agree before the hearing to designate specific exhibits as admissible without objection and, if they do so, whether the committee chair may provide copies of these admissible exhibits to the committee members before the hearing.
7.	The student conduct officer, upon request, shall provide reasonable assistance to the respondent in obtaining relevant and admissible evidence that is within the college's control.
8.	Communications between committee members and other hearing participants regarding any issue in the proceeding, other than procedural communications that are necessary to maintain an orderly process, are generally prohibited without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate, and any improper ex parte communication shall be placed on the record, as further provided in RCW 34.05.455.
9.	Each party may be accompanied at the hearing by a non-attorney assistant of the party's choice. A respondent, or complainant in a case involving allegations of sexual misconduct, may elect to be represented by an attorney at their own cost, but will be deemed to have waived that right unless, at least four business days before the hearing, written notice of the attorney's identity and participation is filed with the committee chair with a copy to the student conduct officer. The committee will ordinarily be advised by an assistant attorney general. If the respondent or the complainant is represented by an attorney, the student conduct officer may also be represented by a second, appropriately screened assistant attorney general.
N. STUDENT CONDUCT COMMITTEE HEARINGS – PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE
1.	Upon the failure of any party to attend or participate in a hearing, the student conduct committee may either:
a.	Proceed with the hearing and issuance of its decision; or
b.	Serve a decision of default in accordance with RCW 34.05.440.
2.	The hearing will ordinarily be closed to the public. However, if all parties agree on the record that some or all of the proceedings be open, the chair shall determine any extent to which the hearing will be open. If any person disrupts the proceedings, the chair may exclude that person from the hearing room.
3.	The chair shall cause the hearing to be recorded by a method he/she selects, in accordance with RCW 34.05.449. That recording, or a copy, shall be made available to any party upon request. The chair shall assure maintenance of the record of the proceeding that is required by RCW 34.05.476, which shall also be available upon request for inspection and copying by any party. Other recording shall also be permitted, in accordance with WAC 10-08-190.
4.	The chair shall preside at the hearing and decide procedural questions that arise during the hearing, except as overridden by majority vote of the committee.
5.	The student conduct officer, unless represented by an assistant attorney general, shall present the case for imposing disciplinary sanctions.
6.	All testimony shall be given under oath or affirmation. Evidence shall be admitted or excluded in accordance with RCW 34.05.452.
7.	In cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, neither party shall directly question or cross examine one another. Attorneys for the parties are also prohibited from questioning the opposing party absent express permission from the committee chair. Subject to this exception, all cross-examination questions shall be directed to the committee chair, who in their discretion shall pose the questions on the party's behalf.
O. STUDENT CONDUCT COMMITTEE – INITIAL DECISION
1.	At the conclusion of the hearing, the student conduct committee shall permit the parties to make closing arguments in whatever form it wishes to receive them. The committee also may permit each party to propose findings, conclusions, and/or a proposed decision for its consideration.
2.	Within 30 calendar days following the later of the conclusion of the hearing, or the committee's receipt of closing arguments, the committee shall issue an initial decision in accordance with RCW 34.05.461 and WAC 10-08-210. The initial decision shall include findings on all material issues of fact and conclusions on all material issues of law, including which, if any, provisions of the code of student conduct were violated. Any findings based substantially on the credibility of evidence or the demeanor of witnesses shall be so identified.
3.	The committee's initial decision shall also include a determination on appropriate discipline, if any. If the matter was referred to the committee by the student conduct officer, the committee shall identify and impose disciplinary sanction(s) or condition(s), if any, as authorized in the code of student conduct. If the matter is an appeal by the respondent, the committee may affirm, reverse, or modify the disciplinary sanction(s) and/or condition(s) imposed by the student conduct officer and/or impose additional disciplinary sanction(s) or condition(s) as authorized herein.
4.	The committee chair shall cause copies of the initial decision to be served on the parties and their legal counsel of record. The committee chair shall also promptly transmit a copy of the decision and the record of the committee's proceedings to the president.
5.	In cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, the chair of the student conduct committee, on the same date as the initial decision is served on the respondent, will serve a written notice upon the complainant informing the complainant whether the allegations of sexual misconduct were found to have merit and describing any disciplinary sanctions and/or conditions imposed upon the respondent for the complainant's protection, including suspension or dismissal of the respondent. Complainant may appeal the student conduct committee's initial decision to the president, subject to the same procedures and deadlines applicable to other parties. The notice will also inform the complainant of their appeal rights.
P. STUDENT CONDUCT COMMITTEE – APPEAL FROM STUDENT CONDUCT COMMITTEE INITIAL DECISION
1.	A respondent who is aggrieved by the findings or conclusions issued by the student conduct committee may appeal the committee's initial decision to the president by filing a written notice of appeal with the president's office within 10 days of service of the committee's initial decision. Failure to file a timely appeal constitutes a waiver of the right and the initial decision shall be deemed final.
2.	The written notice of appeal must identify the specific findings of fact and/or conclusions of law in the initial decision that are challenged and must contain argument why the appeal should be granted. The president's review shall be restricted to the hearing record made before the student conduct committee and will normally be limited to a review of those issues and arguments raised in the notice of appeal. If necessary to aid review, the president may ask for additional briefing from the parties on issues raised on appeal.
3.	The president shall provide a written decision to the respondent and the student conduct officer within 30 calendar days after receipt of the notice of appeal. The president's decision shall be final and shall include a notice of any rights to request reconsideration and/or judicial review.
4.	In cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, the president, on the same date that the final decision is served upon the respondent, shall serve a written notice informing the complainant of the final decision. This notice shall inform the complainant whether the sexual misconduct allegation was found to have merit and describe any disciplinary sanctions and/or conditions imposed upon the respondent for the complainant's protection, including suspension or dismissal of the respondent.
5.	Per RCW 34.05.455, the president shall not engage in any improper ex parte communication with any of the parties regarding an appeal.
Q. SUMMARY SUSPENSION
1.	Summary suspension is a temporary exclusion from specified college premises or denial of access to all activities or privileges for which a respondent might otherwise be eligible while an investigation and/or formal disciplinary procedure is pending.
2.	The student conduct officer may impose a summary suspension if there is probable cause to believe that the respondent:
a.	Has violated any provision of the code of student conduct; and
b.	Presents an immediate danger to the health, safety, or welfare of members of the college community or visitors; or
c.	Poses an ongoing threat of substantial disruption of, or interference with, the operations of the college.
3.	Notice. Any respondent who has been summarily suspended shall be served with oral or written notice of the summary suspension. If oral notice is given, a written notification shall be served on the respondent within two days of the oral notice.
4.	The written notification shall be entitled Notice of Summary Suspension and shall include:
a.	The reasons for imposing the summary suspension, including a description of the conduct giving rise to the summary suspension and reference to the provisions of the code of student conduct or the law allegedly violated;
b.	The date, time, and location when the respondent must appear before the conduct review officer for a hearing on the summary suspension; and
c.	The conditions, if any, under which the respondent may physically access the college premises or communicate with members of the college community and visitors. If the respondent has been trespassed from the college premises, a notice against trespass shall be included that warns the respondent that his or her privilege to enter into or remain on college premises has been withdrawn, and that the respondent shall be considered trespassing and subject to arrest for criminal trespass if the respondent enters the college premises other than for a scheduled meeting with the student conduct officer or conduct review officer, or to attend a disciplinary hearing.
5.	The conduct review officer shall conduct a hearing on the summary suspension as soon as practicable after imposition of the summary suspension.
a.	During the summary suspension hearing, the issue before the conduct review officer is whether there is probable cause to believe that the summary suspension should be continued pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings and/or whether the summary suspension should be less restrictive in scope.
b.	The respondent shall be afforded an opportunity to explain why summary suspension should not be continued while disciplinary proceedings are pending or why the summary suspension should be less restrictive in scope.
c.	If the respondent fails to appear at the designated hearing time, the conduct review officer may order that the summary suspension remain in place pending the conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings.
d.	As soon as practicable following the hearing, the conduct review officer shall issue a written decision which shall include a brief explanation for any decision continuing and/or modifying the summary suspension and notice of any right to appeal.
e.	To the extent permissible under applicable law, the conduct review officer shall provide a copy of the decision to all persons or offices who may be bound or protected by it.
6.	In cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, the complainant shall be notified that a summary suspension has been imposed on the same day that the summary suspension notice is served on the respondent. The college will also provide the complainant with timely notice of any subsequent changes to the summary suspension order.
R. CLASSROOM MISCONDUCT AND AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND FOR NO MORE THAN ONE DAY
1.	Faculty members have the authority to take appropriate action to maintain order and proper conduct in their classroom and to maintain the effective cooperation of students in fulfilling the objectives of the course.
2.	Bringing any person, thing, or object to a teaching and learning environment that may disrupt the environment or cause a safety or health hazard, without the express approval of the faculty member is prohibited.
3.	Faculty members have the right to temporarily suspend any student(s) from a single class or related activity for the remainder of that day if the student's misconduct creates disruption to the point that it is difficult or impossible to maintain the decorum of the class, related activity or the learning and teaching environment. The faculty member shall report this temporary suspension to the student conduct officer or designee on the same day. In consultation with the faculty member, the student conduct officer may set conditions for the student upon return to the class or activity.
S. BRIEF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS – COLLEGE RECORD
The college record for brief adjudicative proceedings shall consist of any documents regarding the matter that were considered or prepared by the presiding officer for the brief adjudicative proceeding or by the reviewing officer for any review consistent with RCW 34.05.476. These records shall be maintained as the official record of the proceedings.
This procedure replaces procedure dated 8/18/20. Approved by the president’s cabinet: 9/28/21
Presented to the board of trustees: __/__/__
Last reviewed: 9/28/21
Procedure contact: Student Services

Students in Distress/Mental Health Issues
The Violent or Physically Destructive Student
Violence typically occurs when the student is totally frustrated and feels unable to do anything about it, or when sustained frustration erodes the person’s behavioral control.
DO:
•	Remain calm.
•	Listen to the student; let the student tell you why he or she is frustrated.
•	Speak quietly and calmly.
•	Explain clearly that the behavior is not acceptable and why.
•	Ask the student to leave the room and tell the student you are going to call Security.
•	Call Security at 6911 or 509.682.6911
•	Describe the nature of the emergency and give an accurate location, including building name and room number.
•	Keep yourself in a safe environment.
DON’T:
•	Encourage the student’s behavior.
•	Get into an argument or engage in name calling.
•	Press for an explanation or reasons for the student’s behavior.
•	Confront or use threats.
•	Allow yourself to get physically cornered.
NOTE: Be alert to other staff members who might be having an altercation with a violent student. If violent, call 911 immediately; otherwise contact Security at 6911 or 509.682. 6911 for assistance. Omak call 911 then security at 7911 or 509.422.7911.
The Possibly Suicidal Student
Students often display suicidal tendencies through written assignments or in verbal conversation. These expressions should be taken seriously, no matter what the tone of the communication may be. If a student mentions having a plan to kill him or herself, having the available means to do so or states that he or she has made a previous attempt, consider these as alarming that the student is at risk of suicide.
DO:
•	Express your concern for the student and strongly encourage the student to meet with a counselor immediately.
•	Offer to escort the student to the WVC Counseling Office in Wenatchi Hall, offices  2128, 2132 or 2133.
•	Contact the WVC Counseling Office at 509.682.6850.
•	If the student has a plan and definite way to carry it out, call 911.
•	Contact the Chelan County Crisis Line at 509.662.7105, Omak at the Okanogan County Crisis Line 509.826.6191 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or 1.800.273.8255.
DON’T:
•	Ignore or make light of suicide threats.
•	Discount the significance of the student’s feeling of depression and hopelessness.
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Students in Distress/Mental Health Issues
The Verbally Aggressive Student
Verbally aggressive students usually become verbally abusive in situations which they perceive as being beyond their control. Anger and frustration are displaced onto others. Fear of rejection and expressions of righteous indignation are frequently associated with this pattern.
DO:
•	Allow the student to vent and tell you what is upsetting him or her.
•	Talk to the student in a calm voice and indicate to the student you are not willing to accept verbally abusive behavior, i.e., “The way you are talking to me is not acceptable; I cannot understand you when you are speaking to me that way.”
•	Tell the student that your personal space is being violated and ask the student to please move back if physically close to you.
•	Tell the student that there are resources available to help resolve the issue, and make arrangements to refer the student to the appropriate person outside of the class session.
DON’T:
•	Get into an argument or engage in name calling.
•	Press for an explanation or reasons for the student’s behavior.
•	Enlist the aid of others to “quiet the student down,” (i.e., other students, faculty).
•	Confront or use threats.
•	Allow yourself to get physically cornered.

The Demanding, Passive or Dependent Student
Typically, this student requires large amounts of your time and tends to take over control of a classroom situation. The student may feel that you give other students a disproportionate amount of time.

DO:
•	Set limits on time and subject matter (what you will and will not talk about with the student).
•	Let the student make his or her own decisions.
•	Offer the college counseling resources at the WVC Counseling Office at 509.682.6850.
DON’T:
•	Let the student use you as the only source of support.
•	Get trapped into giving advice; this just tends to reinforce dependency.
•	Give more time and attention than you can realistically afford or feel is appropriate.
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Students in Distress/Mental Health Issues
The Depressed Student/ Experiencing Grief or Loss
The depressed student frequently goes unnoticed. The student often shows a multitude of symptoms, e.g., low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy. Physical symptoms are common such as decreased or increased appetite, difficulty sleeping, low interest in daily activities and/or low activity level because everything seems to require an extreme effort.

Feelings will sometimes be manifested in written material turned in as a class assignment.

DO:
•	Communicate your concern about what you observe.
•		Recommend that the student seek counseling assistance in the WVC Counseling Office at 509.682. 6850.
•	If the student agrees, help the student call the WVC Counseling Office or escort the student to the WVC Counseling Office in Wenatchi Hall, offices 2128, 2132 or 2133.
•	If there is immediate concern, contact the Chelan County Crisis Line at 509.662.7105 or in Omak the Okanogan County Crisis Line at 509.826.6191.

DON’T:
•	Require the student to seek professional assistance.
•	Discount the personal significance or intensity of the student’s feelings.

The Anxious Student
Unknown and unfamiliar situations can raise a student’s anxiety. Perceived high and/or unreasonable expectations also increase anxiety.

DO:
•	Be clear and concise about assignments and expectations.
•	Listen to the student’s thoughts and clarify true expectations from unreal perceptions.
•	Remind the student that resources are available at the WVC Counseling Office at 509.682.6850.

DON’T:
•	Take responsibility for the student’s emotional state.
•	Discount the student’s anxiety.
•	Change assignment requirements.
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Students in Distress/Mental Health Issues
The Student in Poor Contact with Reality
The student in poor contact with reality has difficulty distinguishing fantasy from reality. Thinking is often illogical. The person appears confused or disturbed and will often coin new words, hallucinate, delusions and exhibit bizarre behavior. The person is generally not dangerous and typically seems scared, frightened and/or overwhelmed.
DO:
•	Respond to the student with concern and kindness, yet with firm reasoning.
•	Maintain eye contact, even if the student does not.
•	Focus on the student’s behavior and calmly tell them it is not acceptable. (e.g., If delusional, may say “I understand you believe that or see that, but I don’t see those things.”)
•	Use short sentences; no more than three sentences at a time.
•	Try to get the student outside of the classroom and tell the student you will get help.
Call Security at 6911 or 509.682.6911, Omak call 911 then security at 7911 or 509.422.7911 or WVC Counseling at 509.682.6850.
•	If the student is in severe distress, call 911 or contact the Chelan County Crisis Line at 509. 662.7105 or Omak Okanogan County Crisis Line at 509.826.6191.
DON’T:
•	Argue or try to convince the student of the irrationality of his or her thinking.
•	Play along.
•	Demand, command or order.
•	Expect customary emotional responses.
•	Panic.
The Suspicious Student
The suspicious student typically complains about something other than psychological difficulties; is tense, anxious, distrustful, a loner, has few friends and tends to interpret a minor oversight as a personal rejection. The student feels as if he or she is the focus of everyone else’s behavior, and everything that happens has a special meaning.
DO:
•	Express understanding without overstating your friendship.
•	Be firm, steady, and consistent.
•	Be specific and clear regarding the standards of behavior you expect.
•	Offer other college resources available for assistance.
DON’T:
•	Challenge or agree with any misconception.
•	Assure the student you are a friend.
•	Be cute or humorous.
•	Flatter the student to gain trust.
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Alarming Behaviors for Potentially Disruptive and/or Dangerous Students
Personality Characteristics:
•	Rudeness – To faculty/staff or other students.
•	Loner/Paranoid – Doesn’t participate in group activities.
•	Substance abuse – Difficult to tell (might smell like alcohol, have glazed eyes, disengaged affect, redness around eyes, and/or be combative).
•	Fascination with weapons – Either in written assignments or discussions.
•	History of violence – Instructor/staff will not likely know unless the student discloses.
•	Romantic obsession – Toward instructor/staff or classmates.
•	Recent Change in behavior – Sullen, withdrawn, difficult to engage.
Individual Behaviors:
•	Personal attacks or statements, unrelated to role/relationship.
•	Demeaning statements, as opposed to merely critical or challenging statements.
•	Threatening statements, of a physical nature or personal nature, rather than professional.
•	Reference to redress or satisfaction outside the system, (e.g., threatening lawsuits).
•	Disengagement from the process.
Situational:
•	Triggering event – Unhappy about a grade; upset about a decision that was made.
•	Escalation – Raises voice and may physically move toward staff member.
Strategies to be used in dealing with disruptive students:

•	Stay calm
•	Be willing to listen
•	Show understanding
•	Demonstrate that you are worthy of respect
•	Present yourself as non-threatening
•	Speak slowly and softly
•	Pay attention to physical placement
•	Move away from objects
•	Move to exit
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Keep barrier between yourself and the student
•	Avoid challenging body language
•	Send someone for help
•	Ask them to leave and come back at a specific time
•	Ask questions to regain control
•	Do not get physical
•	Describe consequences of violence
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Partially adapted from Amada, G.A. (1994), Coping with the Disruptive College Student: A Practical Model. Asheville, N.C: College Administration.

Tips for Classroom Management
Introduction
If you have ever experienced a challenging disciplinary situation in your classroom, you are not alone. The majority of students act in an appropriate and respectful manner; however, there are occasions when students will test the limits of acceptable classroom behavior.
Student conduct that substantially or repeatedly interferes with the ability of an instructor to teach or the ability of other students to learn is a violation of the Wenatchee Valley College Code of Student Conduct.
These expectations extend beyond the classroom to field trips, internship placement and other off-campus college activities.
Practical Suggestions
Model professional behavior. Respond to inappropriate remarks in a professional, mature manner. Put- downs or witty comebacks tend to escalate the situation.
Confronting a disruptive student can be an uncomfortable experience. If a student’s behavior obstructs or disrupts your ability to teach or the ability of others to learn, you may find the following suggestions helpful.
1.	On the course syllabus, clearly articulate rules regarding attendance, tardiness, active class participation, cheating, use of electronic devices and appropriate conduct. Specify consequences and follow through in a fair and consistent manner.
2.	If possible, move closer to the disruptive students, make direct eye contact and pause until everyone quiets down. Disruptive students are not always aware that they are bothering others.
3.		When the problem is isolated to one student, speak privately with the student. Use “I” messages such as, “When I see you 	; I feel 	; and I need the activity to stop.”
4.		Seek consultation from experienced colleagues, Counseling at 509.682.6850 and/or your department chair.
5.	If the problem continues, issue a written warning to the student addressing concerns and consequences for non-compliance (e.g., risk of a lower grade if classroom participation is a percentage of the course grade and/or referral to the student WVC Vice President of Student Services).
6.	If a student prevents you from moving on to another topic, take control of the discussion, express the need to cover all of the material, and invite the student to continue the conversation during your office hours.
7.	If verbal admonishment is not effective, give the student the option of modifying the undesirable behavior or leaving the class for the remainder of the class period. Instructors may tell a student to leave class temporarily, but adjudication through the student conduct process is necessary for permanent removal.
8.	If you are seeing a pattern of disruptive behavior, consult with a faculty counselor, your department chair, or WVC Vice President of Instruction. All students are required to comply with regulations set forth in the Wenatchee Valley College Code of Student Conduct.
9.	Document all incidents and your attempts to resolve the situation. Be factual and objective. Use quotations whenever possible. Contact the WVC Vice President of Instruction or Vice President of Student Services Office if you want to consult about possibly referring incidents for disciplinary action.

10.	If a student is making threats of violence to him/herself and/or to others, immediately contact Security at 6911 or 509.682.6911. Omak call 911 then security at 7911 or 509.422.7911. Document the incident(s) with the https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report.

Sample classroom behavior statements for your syllabus
•	Classroom participation is a part of your grade in this course. To participate, you must attend class having prepared the materials for the day. Questions and comments must be relevant to the topic at hand.
•	You are expected to be on time. Class starts promptly at x. You should be in your seat and ready to begin class at this time. Class ends at x. Packing up your things early is disruptive to others around you and to myself.
•	Raise your hand to be recognized.
•	Classroom discussion should be civilized and respectful to everyone and relevant to the topic we are discussing. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Classroom discussion is meant to allow us to hear a variety of viewpoints. This can only happen if we respect each other and our differences.
•	Any discussion from class that continues on any listserv or class discussion list should adhere to these same rules and expectations.
•	Any continued disruption of class will result in a report to the Vice President of Student Services for a conduct code infraction. After one warning, if the disruption continues, you will be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of class.
•	You are expected to do your own work. Cheating, plagiarism and any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.
•	Identify on your syllabus what your students can expect from you. Being prepared for class, being on time, not leaving early, being respectful toward your students and their opinions, are all examples.
Adapted/reproduced with permission from “Why Can’t I Bring My Iguana to Class?” Distributed by Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Emergencies
1.	Inclement Weather or Emergency Information:
Go to www.wvc.edu or check with the local radio station. The college encourages all faculty and students to sign up for emergency alerts through the RAVE system. 
Remind students:
a.	“Emergency” includes many scenarios such as inclement weather, crisis or power outage.
b.	Check the WVC web page first. The phone system can become saturated. Outside media sources are not always reliable.
c.	Inform loved ones (parents/family) how to access information. Do not just drive to the college.
2.	Fire Alarm: Evacuate the building. Remind students the fire alarm means immediate evacuation.
3.	Assist Emergency Responders: Know all parking lot locations. Know where you are and how to direct others.
4.	Immediate Emergency Communication: Text Alert System. Mass communication will be sent to all employees and students. All students and staff are automatically enrolled for email alerts. However, to receive text alert messages, faculty and students must enroll in the service. For more information check the WVC webpage.
5.	Lockdown Procedures: In the event you receive information that Wenatchee Valley College is implementing a lockdown:
a.	An alert will be announced through your phone intercom.
b.	Exposed work station employees shall move to their predetermined safe room.
c.	Employees occupying an office, classroom or storage area should secure their location.
d.	Anyone in transit between rooms shall immediately seek shelter in the closest room.
e.	Anyone in transit between buildings shall immediately leave campus.
f.	Secure your location
1.	Lock yourself in or barricade the door(s).
2.	Lock and cover all interior windows and glass panels.
3.	Leave curtains or blinds open on exterior windows.
4.	Stay away from interior doors and windows.
5.	Turn off room lights and keep quiet.
6.	Set your cell phone to vibrate only.
g.	Don’t open the door, for any reason, for anyone.
h.	Lockdown is concluded when police enter your location; follow their instructions.

Emergency Alerts

Learn the latest information about what WVC is doing to keep students and the community safe at wvc.edu/PublicHealth.

Wenatchee Valley College partners with Rave Mobile Safety to provide an emergency alert system capable of delivering text and email messages.

There are three ways to sign up:
Text "CAMPUSALERTS" to 67283.

The text alert system is open to all students, employees AND members of the public. If you choose to sign up for text alerts, you may incur expenses through your carrier when alerts are issued.

Common alerts include emergencies, inclement weather delays or closures, and campus drills.
To stop receiving alerts, text "STOP" to 67283.

Email Alerts
As a student or employee of Wenatchee Valley College, you will be automatically enrolled in the email portion of the program at no additional expense to you. If you do not receive an email in your WVC account within a week of obtaining the account, please first check your SPAM or junk mail folders for email from WVC Alerts (no-reply@getrave.com); if you’ve received no such email, please contact the WVC helpdesk at helpdesk@wvc.edu to be added.

Manage your account online
If you are a student or employee, you can manage your alert preferences and make changes to your account by following the steps below.

How to Register
You can register directly through the Rave website. You may also add personal email addresses and/or cell phone numbers.
1. Go to www.GetRave.com
2. Enter Wenatchee Valley College as your site's name.
3. Your username is your WVC email address.
4. Enter your password if you know it or click on "Forgot your password?" to reset. A reset password notification will be sent to your WVC email account.

If your email does not work, then you are not in the system and will need to contact helpdesk@wvc.edu for more information.
Purpose of the FULL Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)

The purpose of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is to educate and support the WVC community and facilitate communication regarding disruptive behavior in an effort to promote a safe college environment for everyone.

 The team is a multi-disciplinary group of college administrators, faculty, counselors and campus security who serve as an assessment group when a student's behavior has been so peculiar, problematic, distraction or disruptive that it calls for reporting. The Behavioral Intervention Team is responsible for implementing a proactive student behavioral intervention process that uses both formal and informal protocols to both assess behavior that poses a potential threat to campus safety and security and coordinates resources for early intervention and support for involved students.
The Behavioral Intervention Team is the clearinghouse for tracking and responding to behavioral issues that are reported on campus. The team works with students, faculty and staff to identify and respond to student behaviors that cause others concern and/or fear that the student poses a danger to self, others or the college community.  They then will analyze and assess the situation and make caring, proactive recommendations about the best ways to help the individual or individuals through support, intervention or referral. Team members will also coordinate follow-up when appropriate.
What is harmful behavior? Sometimes, people may be thinking about harming themselves.  This could include suicidal thoughts or actions. Someone might act erratically, disrupting classes or events or exhibit behavior that could potentially be threatening to self or others.  These types of behavior should not be taken lightly and should be reported. 

If you see another student whose behavior seems “alarming” for potential harm or threat to self or others, you can help. 
•	If the threat is immediate – call 911.
•	Even if the threat isn’t immediate, it’s still important to act.  Also, please submit an https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report. You can submit your report online by clicking here.
 If the action of the individual is disruptive, you feel threatened, or makes you or others feel unsafe, call Security at 6911 from campus phones or (509) 682.6911 from non-campus phones and contact your supervisor. On the Omak campus, call security concerns at 7911 with an on-campus phone or (509) 422-7911 from non-campus phone. 
Anyone who feels a student’s behavior is “alarming” and that it could potentially indicate a threat to self or others can make an Https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report. Also, if someone is acting erratically, disrupting classes or events it should be reported.  Students, faculty, staff and other community members are all encouraged to complete an https://wvc-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report when observing these behaviors…

Based on information in the report, members of the Behavioral Intervention Team will determine the next steps. 
Your report is the first step -- and the most important!
 In the cases of immediate threat to self or someone else CALL 911 immediately.  Do not be concerned if it turns out not to be as serious as you thought.  It is better to have security and law enforcement available then to have a situation that no one responded to.

WVC CRISIS INTERVENTION PHONE LIST- WENATCHEE
Who to Call When Faced With a Crisis
•	Suicidal – Has a plan and a definite way to carry it out. Call: 911
•	Emergency (assault, sexual/rape, DV). Call: 911

•	Suicidal – but no definite way to carry it out. Call:
1.	Counseling Dept. ext 6850 (they will refer to the next available Counselor)
2.	Catholic Family & Child Services – Crisis Response Team 662-7105 (24 hours)

•	Very upset or depressed. Call:
1.	Counseling Dept. ext 6850 (they will refer to the next available Counselor)
2.	Catholic Family & Child Services – Intake Line 888-2118
3.	Columbia Valley Community Health/Behavioral Health 662-4296
4.	Confluence Health/Behavioral Medicine 663-8711

•	General emotional crisis, grief/loss. Call:
1.	Counseling Dept. ext 6850 (they will refer to the next available Counselor)
2.	Catholic Family & Child Services – Intake Line 888-2118
3.	Columbia Valley Community Health/Behavioral Health 662-4296
4.	Confluence Health/Behavioral Medicine 663-8711

•	Domestic Violence, rape or sexual assault. Call:
1.	Counseling Dept. ext 6850 (they will refer to the next available Counselor)
2.	SAGE 24 Hour Crisis Line 663-7446 or 888-HELP
3.	Non-Emergency Police Dispatch 663-9911

•	Academic emergency very upset due to academic or financial aid situation. Call:
1.	Counseling Dept. ext 6850 (they will refer to the next available Counselor)
2.	Kristina Li ext 6856 (disability, accessibility and accommodation issues)
3.	Jaima Kuhlmann ext 6846 (academic or advising issues)
4.	Maria Navarrete ext 6815 (financial aid issues)
5.	Administration – Rhonda Yenney ext 6804 

WVC Counselors: Bertha Sanchez (509) 682-6856, Ryan Poortinga (509) 682-6857, Ayla Medina Ulloa (509) 682-6842