A Conduct Liaison (CL) serves as the main resource for procedural education and student support throughout the conduct process at Washington State University. Their role is to help students understand the mechanics of the process through clear communication and by setting expectations.

A CL can assist students in several specific ways:

• They are permitted to answer questions regarding timelines, possible outcomes, and student rights.
• They help students organize themselves for the conduct process.
• While they cannot tell a student what to do or what not to do, they can talk through various potential paths forward with the student.
• CLs can attend all meetings or hearings a student may have in the conduct process.

Please refer to emails sent to you by Center for Community Standards for bookings information. More information can also be found here: What is a Conduct Liaison?

Information sessions are led by a Center for Community Standards staff member on a one-on-one basis. These sessions will help you understand your rights and responsibilities and what you can expect moving forward. Information sessions are meant to clarify the community standards process and answer questions you may have. Each information session should last 30 minutes.

Information sessions will not be held on or during university or class holidays.

Register for an information session directly through the Center for Community Standards Microsoft Bookings Page.

Information sessions will take place via Microsoft Teams. If you are unable to access Microsoft Teams, please contact our office to request a Zoom session. 

Information session meetings may be scheduled between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PDT), Monday through Friday. Please contact the Center for Community Standards by email or at 509-335-4532 if you have any questions or need help scheduling.

To ensure you understand your rights, responsibilities, and the community standards process, WSU will cover all costs for you to have a language interpreter. The interpreter can attend your meetings and hearings. You may request a language interpreter by contacting us.

A licensed attorney or a legally licensed intern may act and speak on your behalf during Formal Hearings. During all other hearings, they can only serve as an advisor. WAC 504-26-020

If you choose to have legal representation, it is at your own expense. You can find options for representation through the Washington State Bar Association and the Whitman County Bar Association.