Sanctions for Alcohol and Drug Policy Violations
Sanctions for alcohol and drug policy violations are determined by the hearing officer or hearing board based on the specifics of the incident. The following outlines possible sanctions:
Alcohol Violations
Use/Possession/Providing Alcohol to Minors
Includes use or possession of alcohol by minors, use or possession in alcohol-free areas, or providing/purchasing alcohol for a minor.
1st Violation:
- Disciplinary probation
- Community service
- Parental notification
- Assessment at Health and Well-Being Clinic
- Alcohol education class
- Educational initiative
- Reflection paper
2nd Violation:
- Community service
- Parental notification
- Assessment at Health and Well-Being Clinic
- Alcohol education class
- Educational initiative
- Reflection paper
- Probation
3rd Violation:
- Deferred Suspension (from housing and/or University)
- Parental notification
- Assessment at Health and Well-Being Clinic
- Alcohol assessment
- Educational initiative
- Reflection paper
4th Violation:
- Suspension from housing and/or University
- Upon return, counselor intervention
- Alcohol assessment
- Educational initiative
- Reflection paper
Drug Violations including marijuana
Use/Possession of Illegal Drugs, including marijuana
1st Violation:
- Deferred Suspension
- Community service
- Assessment at Health and Well-Being Clinic
- Parental notification
- Educational initiative
- Reflection paper
- Removal from campus housing or relocation
- Random room searches
- Housing Probation
2nd Violation:
- Parental notification
- Assessment at Health and Well-Being Clinic
- Community service
- Counselor assessment
- Educational initiative
- Reflection paper
- Removal from campus housing or relocation
- Random room searches
- Deferred Suspension (from housing and/or University)
3rd Violation:
- Deferred Suspension (from housing and/or University)
- Parental notification
- Assessment at Health and Well-Being Clinic
- Drug assessment
- Educational initiative
- Reflection paper
4th Violation:
- Suspension from housing and/or University
- Upon return, counselor intervention
- Drug assessment
- Educational initiative
- Reflection paper
Enforcement of Sanctions
Authority: Only the University president has the authority to alter a sanction imposed by the Student Accountability Process. The Office of Student Development enforces all sanctions.
Postponements: Only the Vice President of Student Development can postpone the effective dates of sanctions. Postponements must be granted in writing and documented in the student’s file.
Effectiveness: All sanctions are effective immediately. Sanctions of suspension or dismissal will only be enforced if an appeal is filed after the appeal is heard. A student may face temporary suspension pending the outcome of an appeal. If the appeal is denied, the suspension or dismissal will take effect immediately.
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