Washington Administrative Code Title 132B - Grays Harbor College
Here’s an organized overview of Washington Administrative Code, Title 132B – Grays Harbor College:
📑 Chapters Overview
Title 132B sets college-wide policies for Grays Harbor College under the authority of RCW 28B.50.140(13). It includes the following chapters (lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov, lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov):
132B‑104 – Board of Trustees: Governance structure for the college.
132B‑108 – Practice & Procedure: Administrative procedures.
132B‑120 – Student Conduct Code (repealed).
132B‑122 – Withholding Services for Outstanding Debts.
132B‑125 – Student Conduct Code (active); includes Title IX sexual misconduct rules.
132B‑128 – Policies & Procedures for Tenure and Dismissal of faculty.
132B‑130 – Tuition & Fee Schedules.
132B‑131 – Scholarships.
132B‑132 – Financial Aid.
132B‑133 – Organization: defines structure, governance, location, hours.
132B‑276 – Public Records Policy.
132B‑300 – Grievance Procedure – Handicapped.
132B‑310 – Grievance Rules – Title IX (repealed) (regulations.justia.com).
🗂️ Chapter Highlights
Org Structure – 132B‑133‑020
Established as a public institution under RCW 28B; governed by a governor‑appointed five‑member Board of Trustees.
The president serves as CEO and sets administrative structure.
Main campus in Aberdeen, WA. Administrative office at 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive, open M–F 8 a–4:30 p (app.leg.wa.gov).
Tuition & Fees – 132B‑130‑020
Fee schedules are detailed in the college catalog and posted at the admissions office, registration & records, and business office (law.cornell.edu).
Student Conduct – 132B‑125‑425 (part of student code)
Grays Harbor College uses a student conduct process (Chapter 132B‑125), incorporating Title IX provisions.
College must prove Title IX violations by a preponderance of evidence; respondents are presumed not responsible until proven otherwise.
Both parties have the right to an advisor (including attorneys); if none chosen, the college will appoint one at no cost (law.cornell.edu).
Title IX Appeals – 132B‑125‑320 (February 11, 2025 draft)
Appeals against disciplinary actions (suspension >10 days, dismissal, sex discrimination) must be filed within 10 business days.
A fair, impartial hearing by the Student Conduct Committee is provided. Structure and membership details are being revised to comply with updated Title IX regulations (ghc.edu).
📌 Practical Takeaways
For students: Understand where to find tuition details and know your rights under the conduct code—especially Title IX protections, advisors, appeals process.
For faculty: Refer to Chapter 132B‑128 for tenure and dismissal policies.
For administrators: Organizational structure mandates record‑keeping, public records compliance and grievance procedures.
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