Washington Administrative Code Title 106 - Central Washington University
Here’s an updated overview of Title 106 – Central Washington University of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), effective as of the latest revision in 2022 (February 22, 2022) (app.leg.wa.gov):
🏛️ What Is Title 106?
Title 106 consists of rules governing CWU’s internal affairs—covering university organization, student conduct, facilities usage, housing, parking, public records, SEPA compliance, and more.
📖 Chapters at a Glance
| Chapter | Subject | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 106‑08 | Practice & Procedures | Adopts RCW 34.05.482–494 for informal "brief adjudicative proceedings," including parking tickets, student housing removal, disciplinary appeals, etc. (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu) |
| 106‑20 | Organization | Defines CWU’s governance structure |
| 106‑50 | Rules Coordinator | Designates official for managing university rulemaking |
| 106‑72 | Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action | CWU’s nondiscrimination policies |
| 106‑116 | Parking & Traffic | Traffic rules, citations, adjudication |
| 106‑121 | Substance Use & Drug Testing | Policies on testing, compliance |
| 106‑122 | Athletic Eligibility | Standards for student-athlete participation |
| 106‑124 | General Conduct | Rights/responsibilities of community members |
| 106‑125 | Student Conduct Code | Defines violations, sanctions, appeals- 106‑125‑100: Summary suspension procedures—temporary exclusion pending investigation with hearings within 3 instructional days |
| 106‑140 / 141 | Use of Facilities | Rules for events; expressive activity |
| 106‑156 | Housing & Dining Services | Including 106‑156‑013: deadlines and proof requirements for housing policy exceptions |
| 106‑168 | Library Policies | |
| 106‑276 | Public Records | 106‑276‑030: University mission, campuses, and public-record procedures |
| 106‑325 | SEPA Compliance | Environmental policy rule |
🔍 Key Provisions to Know
Brief Adjudicative Proceedings – WAC 106‑08‑050
CWU uses these informal hearings under RCW protocol to resolve issues like parking, housing, fines, and minor disciplinary matters (law.cornell.edu).
Summary Suspension – WAC 106‑125‑100
Allows the Dean of Student Success (or designee) to temporarily suspend a student who poses an immediate danger or significant disruption. Written notice must follow within two instructional days, and a hearing is held within three days. The reviewing officer then issues a decision within two instructional days (law.cornell.edu).
Housing Exemptions – WAC 106‑156‑013
Students requesting an exemption from mandatory housing must submit written verification either by the 5th week of the preceding quarter (continuing students) or within 20 days of admission/registration (new or re-enrolling students) (law.cornell.edu).
Public Records – WAC 106‑276‑030
Details CWU’s structure and lists public records resources. CWU is governed by a Board of Trustees, located in Ellensburg with several centers statewide, and publishes rule-based policies in Title 106 WAC (law.cornell.edu).
✅ How to Use This Title
Chapter 106‑125 – For student conduct violations, including summary suspension and disciplinary processes.
Chapter 106‑08 – For informal hearings (parking, library fines, housing decisions).
Chapter 106‑156 – For housing policy and exemptions.
Chapter 106‑276 – For public-record access and university info.
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