Your Guide Through the Conduct Process
What is a Conduct Liaison?
If you’re involved in the conduct process at WSU, you’re not expected to figure everything out on your own. A Conduct Liaison (CL) is here to help.
Your Liaison is your main point of support throughout the process. Their role is to help you understand what’s happening, what comes next, and what your options are—so there are no surprises.
How a Conduct Liaison Helps You
A Conduct Liaison can:
- Explain the conduct process in plain language
- Help you understand your rights and responsibilities
- Answer questions about timelines, meetings, and possible outcomes
- Help you stay organized and prepared
- Attend meetings and hearings with you for support
While your Liaison can talk through different paths forward, they won’t tell you what decision to make—that part is always up to you.
Your Privacy Matters
To keep the process fair, your Conduct Liaison is completely separate from the Conduct Officer who investigates and decides your case.
This means:
- Your private conversations with your Liaison stay private
- Personal concerns, stress, or first reactions are not shared
- You can speak openly and honestly without worry
This confidentiality helps ensure you feel supported without affecting the outcome of your case.
How to Meet With a Conduct Liaison
To connect with your assigned Conduct Liaison:
- Check the letter sent to you by the Center for Community Standards (CCS)—it includes your Liaison’s name and a scheduling link for a Zoom or in‑person meeting.
- Or visit the CCS office in the French Administration Building, Suite 130, in Pullman if you have questions or need help getting started.
The Conduct Liaison is here to help you understand the process and your rights throughout. You are not expected to navigate this experience alone, and we encourage you to connect with your Conduct Liaison for guidance, clarity, and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What exactly is a Conduct Liaison?
A Conduct Liaison is your primary resource for understanding how the conduct process works at WSU. They help explain the rules, set expectations, and answer questions about timelines, student rights, and possible outcomes to help you stay organized.
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Will the Conduct Liaison tell me what I should do?
No, a Liaison cannot tell you what to do or what not to do. However, they can talk through the different potential paths forward with you so you can make your own informed decisions.
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Is my conversation with a Conduct Liaison private?
Yes, there is a strict “buffer” between your Conduct Liaison and the Conduct Officer. This means your Conduct Liaison is prohibited from sharing your personal anxieties, character, or private reactions with the person who is investigating and making a decision on your case.
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Can my Conduct Liaison come to meetings with me?
Yes, your Conduct Liaison is allowed to attend all meetings and hearings you may have throughout the conduct process.
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How do I schedule a meeting with my Conduct Liaison?
You can find your assigned Conduct Liaison’s name and a scheduling link in the letter sent to you by the Center for Community Standards. You can use that link to set up a meeting via Zoom or in person. Additionally, you can stop by the Center for Community Standards office in French Administration Building, Suite 130, to ask questions.
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What's the difference between a Conduct Officer and Conduct Liaison?
The Conduct Officer serves as the neutral investigator and adjudicator. They make a formal determination based solely on the facts in the case file and do not discuss your personal behavior or statements with your Liaison.
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Do I have to meet with a Conduct Liaison?
No, you do not have to meet with your Conduct Liaison. This is an optional resource you can use to better understand the conduct process at WSU.
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Will questions I ask my Conduct Liaison get me in more trouble?
No, the questions you ask your Conduct Liaison are private and will not be used to generate further conduct process. However, Conduct Liaisons are WSU employees, meaning they are mandatory reporters. View more about employee reporting responsibilities.