Washington Administrative Code
Title 132K - Pierce College
Chapter 132K-135 - Pierce College-Student conduct code
Section 132K-135-200 - 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 must report this temporary suspension to the student conduct officer or designee on the same day. The student conduct officer, in accordance with this code and following due process, may set conditions for the student upon return to the class or activity.