Policy Details
Date of Last Update
9/15/2022
- President
Responsible Office
Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
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Amnesty for Alcohol or Drug Violations
STU 10.0
Policy Statement
To foster a culture of health, wellness, and concern for others, the University provides amnesty for students who report alcohol or drug violations to the University and request amnesty.
10.1 Criteria for Amnesty
At the discretion of the Director of OSCCR (or designee), amnesty
may be extended on a case-by-case basis for situations including but
not limited to:
• Possession of alcohol or drugs by a minor
• Unauthorized possession or use of alcohol or drugs on campus
• Consumption of alcohol by a minor
• Use of drugs
•
Intoxication as the result of using alcohol
10.2 Amnesty
To encourage students/UAOs who may be hesitant to report to
University officials because they fear that they themselves may be
accused of alcohol or drug violations, at the time of the incident,
the University pursues a policy of amnesty. Restorative and
educational options will be explored, but no conduct proceedings or
disciplinary record will result.
10.3 For Those Who Offer Assistance
To encourage students/UAOs to offer help and assistance to
others, the University pursues a policy of amnesty for alcohol or drug
violations when students/UAOs offer help to others in
need. Restorative and educational options will be explored, but no
conduct proceedings or disciplinary record will result.
10.4 Safe Harbor
The University has a Safe Harbor rule for students. The
University believes that students who have a drug and/or addiction
problem deserve help. If any student brings their own use,
addiction,
or dependency to the attention of University staff or
faculty outside the threat of drug tests or actions under the Anchor,
and seeks assistance, the University conduct process will not be
pursued. A written action plan may be used to track cooperation with
the Safe Harbor program by the student. Failure to follow the action
plan will nullify the Safe Harbor protection and University conduct
processes may be initiated.
Procedures
Section 6.0 - Conduct Process and Resolution Procedures outlines the procedures related to this policy.
For a summarized, visual overview of the University conduct process, please click here.