Washington Administrative Code

Parking permits are the property of the university and may be recalled, revoked, or suspended.(1) Recall: Parking permits may be recalled when the purpose for which the permit was issued changes or no longer exists.(2) Suspension/revocation: Parking permits may be revoked or susp…

If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is determined to be invalid, the remainder of the chapter and its application to other persons or circumstances is unaffected.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 13-24-119, § 172-100-250,…

Eastern Washington University conducts adjudicative proceedings as required by the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 14-24-038, § 172-108-010, filed 11/24/14, effective 12/25/14; WSR 92-09-100, § 172-108-010, filed 4/20/…

The president of Eastern Washington University or an authorized designee shall have the power to appoint a presiding officer for formal and brief adjudicative proceedings. The term presiding officer shall mean one or more presiding officers as appointed by the president or author…

The presiding officer is responsible for maintaining a record of the proceedings which shall include all documents prepared for and used in the adjudicative proceeding. The university may record proceedings using a method determined by the presiding officer, among those available…

Parties to any brief adjudicative proceeding as designated in WAC 172-108-050, may be assisted by one advisor of their choice, subject to the following provisions:(1) Any fees or expenses associated with the services of an advisor are the responsibility of the person who employed…

(1) Eastern Washington University utilizes a formal adjudicative proceeding for certain student conduct proceedings as identified in chapter 172-121 WAC and certain academic integrity code proceedings as identified in chapter 172-90 WAC. The procedural rules for these formal adju…

In accordance with RCW 34.05.410 (1)(a), the procedures identified in RCW 34.05.482 through 34.05.494 apply to all brief adjudicative proceedings at Eastern Washington University. All applications for a brief adjudicative proceeding shall be in writing. Application forms are avai…

Brief adjudicative proceedings shall be closed to the public unless the Open Public Meetings Act, chapter 42.30 RCW, requires otherwise. If the act requires an open proceeding, then a party may apply to the presiding officer for a protective order to close part of the proceeding.…

For those proceedings identified as brief adjudicative proceedings in WAC 172-108-010, the model rules of procedure, chapter 10-08 WAC shall not apply. Brief adjudicative proceedings shall be governed by the procedures below and RCW 34.05.482 through 34.05.494:(1) The presiding o…

In accordance with NCAA requirements, a student athlete who is receiving athletic aid based in any degree on athletic ability has the right to request an appeal hearing when the athletic aid is reduced, revoked, or not renewed and the student has remaining athletic eligibility. T…

(1) The university may impose a fine on students who fail to provide documentation of an immunization required by the university or obtain a waiver for medical or religious reasons as set forth in EWU Policy 602-02 (Immunizations). The fine may be up to two hundred fifty dollars …

Pursuant to the authority granted by RCW 28B.35.120 and chapter 28B.15 RCW, the board of trustees of Eastern Washington University has established the following regulations regarding registration.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 21-07-010, § 172-11-010, filed 3/4/21,…

Federal, state, and private financial aid applications and information about scholarships may be obtained from:Eastern Washington UniversityFinancial Aid & Scholarships Office102 Sutton Hall333 Eagle LaneCheney, WA 99004Federal and state aid will be awarded in accordance with app…

(1) The board of trustees is authorized to grant tuition waivers to students pursuant to RCW 28B.15.910 and the laws identified therein. A number of these statutes authorize, but do not require, the board of trustees to grant waivers for different categories of students and provi…

These rules govern the use of drones and model aircraft:(1) By university employees and students operating a drone or model aircraft in any location as part of their university employment or as part of university activities; and(2) The operation by any person of a drone or model …

The operation of drones and model aircraft is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and relevant state law. Eastern Washington University is committed to ensuring compliance with those legal standards and reducing risks to safety, security and privacy. The use of…

Throughout this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:(1) "Eastern Washington University property" includes all buildings, grounds, and land that are owned, leased, occupied, and/or operated by Eastern Washington University.(2) "Director" means the Eastern Washington Uni…

The university, in carrying out its educational, research, and service missions, may make use of drones when granted authorization to do so by the FAA.A university employee or student who wishes to operate a drone as part of their university employment or an official university a…

Anyone planning to use a drone on or above Eastern Washington University property for a nonuniversity purpose shall:(1) Obtain approval from the director;(2) Provide proof of FAA approval;(3) Enter into a contract which holds the university harmless from any resultant claims or h…

Use of model aircraft on or above Eastern Washington University property requires the advance approval of the director and is subject to the following restrictions:(1) Model aircraft must be kept within visual sightline of the operator at all times;(2) Model aircraft must weigh u…

The use of drones and model aircraft is prohibited in areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy in accordance with accepted social norms. These areas include, but are not limited to, restrooms, locker rooms, in and around residential buildings or facilities, indivi…

(1) The director of public safety shall ensure that the use of drones and model aircraft subject to these rules is in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.(2) The director shall consider ethical issues related to a proposed use of drones or model aircraft prior to ap…

The university may trespass or pursue other legal action against persons who violate this chapter.Damages resulting from the use of drones or model aircraft shall be the responsibility of the persons or units involved.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 15-24-049, § 172…

(1) "Owner" means any person having control, custody, or possession of a pet.(2) "Pet" includes all nonhuman mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Pet does not include service or working animals.(3) "Service animal" means an animal that is trained for the purpose of assisting…

Title 7 of the municipal code of the city of Cheney, Washington, relating to animal control applies to university property within the city of Cheney, Washington. Relevant state, county, and municipal laws relating to animal control shall apply to all university property outside t…

Pets are permitted on university property only when their presence complies with all of the following requirements:(1) All pets brought onto university property must be licensed and leashed as required by local ordinances and/or state law.(2) Pets are not permitted inside univers…

(1) Any pet found on university property in violation of the city of Cheney's municipal code may be reported to city of Cheney authorities.(2) Owners found in violation of any provision of this chapter may be cited, banned from university property, or otherwise disciplined by the…

These rules govern the use of recreational equipment on Eastern Washington University's campus. The purpose of this chapter is to protect campus property from physical damage and unnecessary wear and to facilitate safety and access.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 13…

For the purposes of this chapter, recreational equipment includes, but is not limited to, skateboards, longboards, roller skates, inline skates, skate shoes, foot scooters, hoverboards/self-balancing scooters and similar equipment.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12), and 42.…

Recreational equipment may only be used on asphalt or concrete campus walkways and sidewalks, and only in a way that does not interfere with pedestrian traffic or other campus activities.(1) Recreational equipment is prohibited on grass, benches, stairways, steps, sculpture, art …

(1) Any student who violates these regulations may be asked to refrain from using recreational equipment on campus. Any student who refuses to comply with such a request and/or repeatedly violates these regulations will be subject to disciplinary action under the student conduct …

Eastern Washington University (EWU) is an academic community dedicated to instruction, advancing knowledge through scholarship and research, and serving the region.As a public institution of higher education, EWU has a special responsibility to create and maintain an academic env…

For purposes of the student conduct code, chapter 172-121 WAC, the definitions in this section apply."Appeal authority" refers to the conduct review official presiding over an appeal under WAC 172-121-130."Appellant" refers to any respondent or complainant who appeals the decisio…

In calculating any of the time periods identified in this code, the day of any act or service of notice is not included in calculating the deadlines. For example, if a student is served with an order on a Monday and the student has 10 calendar days to appeal the order, the date o…

Any student or student organization charged with any violation of the student conduct code has the following rights where applicable:(1) Right to a fair and impartial conduct review process;(2) Right to receive written notice prior to a prehearing conference or hearing;(3) Right …

Eastern Washington University shall have jurisdiction over student behavior which occurs on university premises or during a university-sponsored program or activity. The university may also exercise jurisdiction over student conduct which occurs at off-campus locations if the beh…

Many offenses under this code are also violations of federal, state or local laws. A student or student organization may face criminal and civil prosecution as well as university disciplinary action for violation of these laws.The university reserves the right to take action unde…

A student is responsible for informing the university of any off-campus arrest.When student rights and responsibilities (SRR) is informed of the arrest of a student, the university may send a letter to the student requiring that he or she make an appointment for an interview with…

(1) The director of SRR or designee shall:(a) Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters relating to student conduct code violations and proceedings;(b) Manage the proceedings as described in this chapter;(c) Maintain all records of conduct review proceedings as descri…

(1) Individuals who play a role in investigating, presiding over, and making decisions pertaining to individual student conduct cases including, but not limited to, the director, Title IX coordinator, dean of students, investigator, and council, shall not have any conflict of int…

(1) Student conduct code.(a) Interpretation: Any questions regarding the interpretation or application of this student conduct code are referred to the vice president for student affairs for final determination.(b) Review: This student conduct code shall be reviewed at least ever…

(1) Filing of complaints.(a) Any person or EWU may file a complaint against a student or student organization for violation of the student conduct code. Complaints must be submitted in good faith.(b) A person wishing to file a complaint under the student conduct code must submit …

(1) A CRO or their designee may resolve a matter by agreement. Agreements may be reached directly or through an adaptable dispute resolution process. Adaptable dispute resolution includes various processes of voluntary, structured facilitation between impacted parties aimed to ba…

(1) General provisions:(a) Conduct review proceedings in which the allegations do not involve felony level crimes, or the potential sanction is less than suspension or expulsion, are brief adjudicative proceedings in accordance with WAC 172-108-050(3) and the Administrative Proce…

(1) Notice of investigation. If the director of SRR refers a complaint to an investigation, the director shall provide the respondent with a notice of investigation that meets the following requirements:(a) Is made in writing;(b) Includes a written list of the allegations against…

EWU encourages respondents to acknowledge harm and accept responsibility for repairing harm, to the extent possible, experienced as a result of a student's conduct. An investigator, CRO, or presiding officer may offer to the respondent at any time the opportunity to admit respons…

(1) Applicability: The conduct review officer (CRO) may hold a conduct review meeting with the respondent if the proposed sanction is less than a suspension and the allegations do not involve felony level criminal behavior.(2) General provisions.(a) Hearing authority: The CRO exe…

(1) Scheduling and notification. Full hearings are used for allegations which, if substantiated by a preponderance of the evidence, could be a felony-level crime or could result in a sanction of suspension or expulsion. Following provision of the notice of allegations to the resp…

(1) Basis: Appeals following a conduct review meeting or full hearing may be filed by the respondent under this section. Appeals of interim restrictions are governed by WAC 172-121-140. Appeals may be filed for one or more of the following reasons:(a) To determine whether the hea…