Washington Administrative Code

Telephones in all administrative and academic buildings of the university may only be installed with the approval of the manager of telecommunication services.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.528 and 28B.35.120(12). WSR 94-20-075 (Order CWU AO 76), § 106-140-112, filed 10/3/94, e…

The university reserves the right at any time it deems necessary to restrict or change:(1) The telephone services,(2) Access to controlled long distance networks,(3) The hours of having operators on duty,(4) The amounts and types of information it will make available to the publi…

University vehicles shall be utilized and operated only by university employees, or students of Central Washington University authorized by university officials, provided they have a valid operator's license on their person.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.19.050 and 28B.35.120(11).…

Student employee use of vehicles is limited to that use authorized by departmental chairs and administrative heads.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.19.050 and 28B.35.120(11). WSR 86-23-007 (Order 59), § 106-140-121, filed 11/7/86; Order 4, § 106-140-121, filed 6/16/72, effective 7/2…

Smoking is prohibited in university buildings except campus living facilities and designated areas.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.528 and 28B.35.120(12). WSR 94-20-075 (Order CWU AO 76), § 106-140-130, filed 10/3/94, effective 11/3/94; Order 4, § 106-140-130, filed 6/16/72, eff…

(1) Only department chairs and administrative heads may authorize issuance of submaster, building entrance, or individual room keys for their departments to faculty, staff, administrators, students, contractors, vendors, or service agents.(2) Only deans, vice presidents, the dire…

(1) The administrative head authorizing issuance of keys to contractors, vendors, or service agents will be responsible for the return of the keys to the lock shop as scheduled, and if the keys are not returned as scheduled, will be required to pay the cost of recombinating work …

Transferring university keys between individuals is prohibited. Loaning keys to university facilities is prohibited. Individuals who loan their keys will be held responsible should they be improperly used.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.19.050 and 28B.35.120(11). WSR 86-23-007 (Ord…

Failure to return keys to the lock shop may result in withholding of salary/wages, transcripts, registration, and/or graduation.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.19.050 and 28B.35.120(11). WSR 86-23-007 (Order 59), § 106-140-137, filed 11/7/86.]

The public is required to leave all packages, books, supplies, packs, bags, large handbags, etc., outside the university bookstore sales display area, provided that those carried in shall be subject to search prior to leaving the sales display area.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.1…

Only merchandise or items sold by the university bookstore as a part of its operation may be sold within the university bookstore premises.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.19.050 and 28B.40.120. WSR 78-08-011 (Order 39), § 106-140-158, filed 7/11/78; Order 4, § 106-140-158, filed 6/…

No one may employ university stationery, services (mail, duplicating, equipment, etc.), and supplies for personal use or for organizations not sponsored solely by the university.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.528 and 28B.35.120(12). WSR 94-20-075 (Order CWU AO 76), § 106-140-16…

The coordinator of the university scheduling center shall have authority for approving and scheduling the use of the following facilities:(1) Classrooms (lecture and seminar) and certain specified conference rooms within academic facilities: Provided, That scheduling of these fac…

No political candidate or group supporting specific candidates for political office, or persons or groups campaigning for specific political issues, or political candidates can use university space or facilities free of charge, such as the campus newspaper, campus radio or TV sta…

The purpose of Central Washington University is to provide a liberal education in a number of academic fields; it has been established for public benefit rather than for the benefit of any private endeavors. In no case may university facilities or services be used to establish or…

University organizations or members of the staff, faculty, students, or administration of Central Washington University shall not be permitted to assume cosponsorship for another group or individual in order to favorably affect scheduling priority or to reduce the costs otherwise…

University facilities available to nonuniversity organizations through the scheduling office may be used for religious worship, training, instruction, or prayer meetings when available and at full rental charge rates: Provided, That such facilities may not be scheduled, leased, r…

The entertainment policy for Central Washington University shall be maintained by the director of student activities, except for those for university housing which shall be maintained by the director of housing services and the director of residence living. All entertainment as d…

"Entertainment" wherever used in chapter 106-140 WAC shall be defined as follows: "Any performance, dance, concert, attraction, fund-raising event, or other event presented on campus which shall require the use of Central Washington University facilities and is sponsored by eithe…

All entertainment, except athletic events administered by academic departments and events sponsored through the university office of recreation and intramurals must have the signed approval of the vice president for student affairs or designee.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.528…

Officially recognized organizations and private entities may be required to furnish Central Washington University with a certificate of insurance or other satisfactory proof that such organization or private entity has purchased reasonable broad form insurance coverage (e.g., $1,…

The athletic director of Central Washington University shall establish reasonable admission fees, rules, and regulations regarding attendance and crowd control at athletic events at Central Washington University. Advance notice of such admissions fees, rules, and regulations rega…

The vice president for student affairs or designee may establish reasonable admission charges, schedules, rules, and regulations regarding uses, attendance, and crowd control at Nicholson Pavilion and Pool, and admission charges will be assessed for university employees and their…

Following approval by the appropriate dean, academic departments may establish reasonable admissions fees, rules, and regulations regarding attendance and crowd control for public events which they sponsor. Such admission charges may be assessed for university staff, faculty, stu…

This chapter contains the policies of Central Washington University concerning the use of campus facilities by campus and noncampus groups for engaging in free speech and other expressive activities. The university as an academic institution values freedom of inquiry and expressi…

(1) Campus facilities - Grounds and buildings. The term "campus facilities" as used in this chapter means the grounds and buildings owned, leased, operated, or controlled by the university at its campuses in Ellensburg and other locations throughout the state.(a) Grounds. The cam…

(1) Campus grounds. The grounds of the campus constitute designated public forums available for use for expressive activity both by campus and noncampus groups, as those terms are defined in WAC 106-141-020.(2) Campus buildings. The buildings of the campus constitute limited publ…

Campus or noncampus groups using campus facilities for expressive activities shall be subject to the following rules governing the time, place, and manner of the expressive activity.(1) Disruption or interference. The expressive activity must not substantially and materially disr…

(1) Solicitation. Commercial solicitation generally is not permitted on university property. Solicitation by campus and noncampus groups for other than commercial purposes is permitted to the same extent applicable to the distribution of materials under subsection (2) of this sec…

(1) Violations by students or employees. University students or employees violating these rules will be advised of the specific nature of the violation and, if the violation persists or poses an immediate risk of harm to others, may be asked to leave the campus, or designated are…

All full-time single freshman and sophomore students of Central Washington University under twenty-one years of age are required to live in university residence hall facilities. Residence hall facilities do not include apartments for single or married students.[Statutory Authorit…

Exceptions to WAC 106-156-010 may be granted to the following students:(1) Those who are living with parents or relatives.(2) Those with medical reasons.(3) Those employed off campus and housing and/or board is a part of their overall compensation received.(4) Those who will reac…

Definitions of exceptions as stated in WAC 106-156-011 shall mean and are defined as follows:(1) "Living with" shall mean those whose domiciles are in the place of residence of a parent or relative and will be commuting from such place of residence on a daily basis.(2) "Parents o…

Acceptable written verification shall be provided to the university for all exceptions at the time the request for an exception is made.(1) A currently enrolled student wishing to apply for an exception to the university housing policy as set forth in WAC 106-156-010 shall reduce…

Generally eligibility to lease and occupy university family housing is limited to students, full-time faculty, and full-time staff members of the university. A student is one who maintains a minimum of twelve quarter hours as an undergraduate student or ten quarter hours as a gra…

Only residents, their guests, persons having official business, and associate members of housing facilities, are authorized to enter or use the buildings or their facilities. Use of common areas by nonresidents may be approved by the director of housing services.[Order 7, § 106-1…

Violators of library policies may be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including assessment of service charges and revocation of library privileges.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.528 and 28B.35.120(12). WSR 08-23-044, § 106-168-008, filed 11/13/08, effective 12/14/08.…

Users are expected to maintain appropriate public behavior while using the library facilities. The library user policy is available online at http://www.lib.cwu.edu/info/policies/conduct.html. This policy is reviewed and updated annually. The current policy is posted in the entry…

In order to check out materials, borrowers must present an authorized university library identification card.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.528 and 28B.35.120(12). WSR 08-23-044, § 106-168-065, filed 11/13/08, effective 12/14/08; WSR 94-21-008 (Order CWU AO 77), § 106-168-065, …

(1) Organization. Central Washington University is established in Title 28B RCW as a public institution of higher education. The institution is governed by a seven-member board of trustees, appointed by the governor. The board employs a president, who acts as the chief executive …

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for public access to existing, identifiable, nonexempt public records of Central Washington University in accordance with the Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 19-16-061,…

(1) Public record. The term "public record" and other terms defined in the Public Records Act shall have the same meaning in this chapter that they have under the Public Records Act.(2) Public Records Act. References in this chapter to the "Public Records Act" are to chapter 42.5…

(1) Mission - Governance. Central Washington University is a public institution of higher education established under chapter 28B.35 RCW as a regional university offering academic and professional degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The university is governe…

(1) Designation. A public records officer designated by the university shall be responsible for responding to public records requests in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and applicable provisions of the Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW. The duties of the public…

(1) Written requests preferred. Requests for public records of the university may be addressed to the public records officer at the address given in WAC 106-276-040. The university encourages, but does not require, requestors to use the public records request form made available …

(1) Applicable law. Requests for public records will be processed in accordance with these rules and applicable provisions of the Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW. Guidance concerning the application of these rules may be found in the advisory model rules adopted by the atto…

(1) Public Records Act exemptions. The Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW, exempts from inspection or copying certain categories of records as set forth in the Public Records Act or under other statutes. The public records office will disclose the existence of exempt records a…

(1) Scheduling of appointments. Public records identified as responsive to a public records request may be made available for inspection and copying during regular office hours by scheduling an appointment with the public records officer. The requestor must review the assembled r…

(1) Fees and payment procedures. The following copying fees and payment procedures apply to requests to the university under chapter 42.56 RCW received on or after the effective date of this section.(2) Inspection of records. There is no fee for inspecting public records made ava…

(1) Petition for internal administrative review. A requestor who objects to the denial, or partial denial, of a records request may petition in writing to the public records officer for a review of that decision. The public records officer will promptly refer the petition to the …