The following enumerated rights and freedoms are guaranteed to each student within the limitations of statutory law and college policies that are deemed necessary to achieve the educational goals of the college:

1. Academic freedom.
1. Students are guaranteed rights of free inquiry, expression and peaceful assembly upon and within college facilities that are generally open and available to the public. Students and other members of the college community shall always be free to express their views or support causes by orderly means which do not disrupt the regular and essential operation of the college.
2. Students shall have the right of assembly as defined in WAC 132H-120-030 upon college facilities that are generally available to the public: Provided, That such assembly shall:
1. Be conducted in an orderly manner; and
2. Not unreasonably interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic; or
3. Not unreasonably interfere with classes, schedules, meetings, or ceremonies, or with the educational functions of the college;
4. Not unreasonably interfere with college functions; and
5. Not cause damage or destruction to college property or private property on the college campus.
6. The president reserves the right to direct students assembling under this subsection to relocate to the free speech area designated in WAC 132H-120-030 (14), to prevent interference will college classes or other college activities.
3. Students are free to pursue appropriate educational objectives from among the college's curricula, programs and services, subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.50.090(3)(b).
4. Students shall be protected from academic evaluation which is arbitrary, prejudiced or capricious, but are responsible for meeting the standards of academic performance established by each of their instructors.
5. Students have the right to a learning environment which is free from unlawful discrimination, inappropriate and disrespectful conduct, and sexual harassment.
2. Due process.
1. The right of students to be secure in their persons, quarters, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures is guaranteed.
2. No disciplinary sanction may be imposed on any student without notice to the accused of the nature of the charges.
3. A student accused of violating this student code is entitled, upon request, to procedural due process as set forth in this chapter.
3. Distribution and posting. Students may distribute or post printed or published material subject to official procedures printed and available in the office of student programs. All free publications not in violation of state and/or federal laws such as books, magazines, newspapers, handbills, leaflets, or similar materials may be distributed on campus. The college may restrict the distribution of any publications where such distribution unreasonably interferes with college operations. Such materials may be distributed from authorized public areas in the student center and at any outdoor area on campus consistent with the maintenance of college property, with the free flow of traffic and persons, and not in a manner which in itself limits the orderly operation of college affairs. Any person desiring to distribute such publications shall first register with the office of student programs so that reasonable areas and times can be assured and the activities of the institution will not be unduly interfered with. All handbills, leaflets, newspapers, and similarly related matter must bear identification as to the publishing agency and distributing organization or individual.
4. Off campus speakers. Recognized student organizations shall have the right to invite outside speakers to speak on campus subject to the availability of campus facilities, funding, and compliance with the college procedures available in the campus operations office.
5. Incidental sales. Students have the right to engage in incidental sales of personal property in a private transaction provided college facilities are not explicitly used for this purpose.
6. Commercial activities. The use of college grounds or facilities for commercial or private gain purposes is prohibited except where commercial activity such as sale of books, instructional supplies, or food contribute to the operation of the instructional program or where limited sale is specifically authorized by the dean of student services for the benefit of the approved activity.
7. Fund raising. Students have the right to engage in fund raising activities for nonprofit organizations as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. All fund raising activities must be approved by the dean of student services.
8. Sale of merchandise. All merchandise offered for commercial sale may be sold only through the college bookstore or college food services except when approved by the dean of student services.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 03-14-015, § 132H-120-050, filed 6/19/03, effective 7/20/03; 02-10-069, § 132H-120-050, filed 4/26/02, effective 5/27/02. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 28B.50.140. 93-12-008, § 132H-120-050, filed 5/19/93, effective 6/19/93; 92-19-047, § 132H-120-050, filed 9/10/92, effective 10/11/92; Order 16, § 132H-120-050, filed 3/15/73.]

Request for use of facilities.

Subject to the regulations and requirements of this policy, college or noncollege groups may use the campus limited forums for those activities protected by the first amendment. Examples of first amendment activities would include, but not necessarily be limited to, informational picketing, petition circulation, the distribution of information leaflets or pamphlets, speech-making, demonstrations, rallies, appearances of speakers in outdoor areas, mass protests, meetings to display group feelings or sentiments and/or other types of constitutionally protected assemblies to share information, perspective or viewpoints.

Noncollege groups that intend to be on campus to engage in first amendment activities (hereinafter "the event") shall provide notice to the campus public safety department no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the event along with the following information:

1. The name, address and telephone number of the individual, group, entity or organization sponsoring the event (hereinafter "the sponsoring organization"); and
2. The name, address and telephone number of a contact person for the sponsoring organization; and
3. The date, time and requested location of the event; and
4. The nature and purpose of the event; and
5. The type of sound amplification devices to be used in connection with the event, if any; and
6. The estimated number of people expected to participate in the event.
7. Signs shall be no larger than three feet by five feet (3' x 5') and no individual may carry more than one sign.
   
   If more than thirty (30) people are expected to participate in the event, the event must be held in the southern courtyard, just north of the Carlson Theater.
   
   The use of sound amplification devices is limited to the limited public forum area as long as the sound amplification device is used at a volume which does not disrupt or disturb the normal use of classrooms, offices or laboratories or any previously scheduled college event or activity.
   
   College groups are encouraged to notify the campus public safety department no later than 48 hours in advance of an event. However, unscheduled events are permitted so long as the event does not interfere with any other function occurring at the facility.
   
   College group events shall not last longer than eight hours from beginning to end. Noncollege events shall not last longer than five hours from beginning to end.
   
   Information may be distributed as long as it is not obscene or libelous or does not advocate unlawful conduct. The sponsoring organization is encouraged, but not required, to include its name and address on the distributed information. To avoid excessive littering of the campus and/or greatly increased work requirements for college physical plant employees, groups are asked to cooperate with the college in limiting the distribution of information leaflets or pamphlets to the limited public forum site.
   
   Speech that does no more than propose a commercial transaction shall not occur in connection with the event.
   
   The limited public forum used by the group should be cleaned up and left in its original condition and may be subject to inspection by a representative of the college after the event. Reasonable charges may be assessed against the sponsoring organization for the costs of extraordinary clean-up or for the repair of damaged property.
   
   All fire, safety, sanitation or special regulations specified for the event are to be obeyed.
   
   The college cannot and will not provide utility connections or hook-ups for purposes of first amendment activities conducted pursuant to this policy.
   
   The event must not obstruct vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian or other traffic or otherwise interfere with ingress or egress to the college, or to college buildings or facilities, or to college activities or events.
   
   The event must not create safety hazards or pose unreasonable safety risks to college students, employees or invitees to the college.
   
   The event must not interfere with educational activities inside or outside any college building or otherwise prevent the college from fulfilling its mission and achieving its primary purpose of providing an education to its students.
   
   The event must not materially infringe on the rights and privileges of college students, employees or invitees to the college.
   
   The event must also be in accordance with any other applicable college policies and regulations, regulations and policies of Bellevue Community College, local ordinances and/or state or federal laws.

   [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 05-07-069, § 132H-142-030, filed 3/14/05, effective 4/14/05.]

   Information from the website http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=132H-120-050 Jurisdiction All rules herein adopted concerning student conduct and discipline shall apply to every student whenever said student is participating in a distance education class or event, or is attending a class, or is present in any college facility, or whenever said student is engaged in or present at any college-related activity whether occurring on or off college facilities.
   
   Faculty members, other college employees, and members of the public who breach or aid or abet another in the breach of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to:

   • Possible prosecution under the state criminal law;
   • Any other civil or criminal liability for which remedies are available to the public; or
   • Appropriate disciplinary action pursuant to the state of Washington Higher Education Personnel Board or the district’s policies and regulations.
   The college may carry out any disciplinary proceedings prior to, simultaneously, or following civil or criminal proceedings in a court of law.