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authorities if the student so chooses. Students are also encouraged to file a complaint with the
judicial coordinator.
The following guidelines are recommended as procedures to follow:
• Do not shower, wash, douche, or change your clothes.
• Preserve any evidence such as bed sheets, clothing, towels, or other items that may
be useful in investigation purposes.
• Seek medical attention immediately.
• Seek counseling to assist with mental and emotional trauma.
REGISTERING COMPLAINTS
AGAINST UNIVERSITY STUDENT
If a student wants to file a complaint against another university student, a detailed
outline of the procedure to follow exists under the heading judicial systems of this publication.
The university provides options for, and available assistance in, changing academic and living
situations after an alleged sexual assault incident, if so requested by the victim and if such
changes are reasonably available.
SANCTIONS
Upon the determination that a student has violated this policy the following
sanctions may be imposed but are not limited to: probation, suspension, or expulsion. Upon
determination that a university employee has violated this policy, actions that can be taken are
illustrated in the appropriate university handbook (i.e., Faculty, Administrative, or Staff).
(approved ECA 6/3/98)
POLICY ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Barry University acknowledges the problem of substance abuse in our society and
perceives this problem as a serious threat to employees and students. It is the intent of the
university to establish and maintain a drug-free workplace. It is the university’s further intent
to comply in every respect with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of
1989 (Public Law 101-226) as presently constituted to be amended in the future.
Policy:
Barry University condemns the possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and the
abuse of alcohol and drugs/substances, whether prescriptive or non-prescriptive. Any student
or employee found to be in the possession of, using, selling, trading, or offering for sale illicit
drugs or alcohol on the university’s property or as part of the university’s activities will be
subject to disciplinary action as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws.
As a condition of employment, all employees and students must abide by the terms
of this policy. Under federal law, any employee working under, or student receiving funds
from a federal grant or contract, must report his/her criminal drug statute conviction for a
violation occurring in the university to the Administration not later than five (5) days after such
conviction. If said employee/student is receiving federal grant or contract funds, the university
is required to give notice of the conviction to the contracting agency within ten(10) days after
learning of it. Employees/students convicted must, under the terms of this policy, have
sanctions imposed within thirty days of the date the university Administration learns of the
conviction.
Health Risks:
It is important for all students and employees to be aware of health risks related to
drug and alcohol abuse. The physical effects related to alcohol abuse include increased heart
rate, loss of muscle control, slurred speech, poor coordination and hangover miseries. The
mental effects of alcohol abuse are impaired judgment, impaired thinking and reasoning
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