2006-2007 Student Handbook - University of the Incarnate Word

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estimated 110,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are arrested for an alcoholrelatedviolation such as public drunkenness or driving under the influence (Hingson etal., 2002).• Alcohol Abuse and Dependence: 31 percent of college students met criteria for adiagnosis of alcohol abuse and 6 percent for a diagnosis of alcohol dependence in the past12 months, according to questionnaire-based self-reports about their drinking (Knight etal., 2002).Information taken from www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/StatsSummaries/snapshot.aspxF. Texas Alcohol LawALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MINORS (aka MINOR IN POSSESSION (MIP)PROGRAM)Section 106.115, Alcoholic Beverage Code, requires minors convicted of first or subsequent offenses forthe purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages to attend an alcohol awareness courseapproved by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse in addition to assessing a fine. If aTCADA approved course is not available, the court shall require the defendant to perform 8-12 hours ofcommunity service. Failure to complete the alcohol awareness course or community service within 90 daysof conviction will result in a license suspension of up to 6 months. TCADA has adopted minimumoperational requirements for alcohol awareness programs seeking our approval. Administrator/instructortraining in the use of the standardized curriculum is offered quarterly.The standardized program is six hours in length and is designed to help participants increase theirknowledge about alcohol and drugs among young people. The curriculum contains information on thefollowing topics: societal values related to alcohol consumption by minors, the influence of alcoholadvertising on young people, the physical, social and psychological effects of alcohol upon young people;the relationship between motor vehicle and other accidents and alcohol use; relevant laws relating to thepurchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors, drinking patterns and problems ofyoung people including abuse and addiction and decision making skills. Training for instructors andadministrators in the use of the curriculum is on going.http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/sa/FindingServices/OffenderEducation.shtmSection 13II. Illegal Drug PolicyA. RationaleThis policy on controlled substances provides flexibility for the university in addressing drug-relatedoffenses on or off campus. Moreover, it permits the university to address its fundamental mission ofholistic education and development of human potential. While recognizing that there is a need to addressviolations related to the use or possession of controlled substances, the university must address theeducation and well being of all its students and employees. This policy permits sanctions involvingprobation and counseling for rehabilitation purposes when appropriate. Furthermore, students andemployees are also subject to all legal sanctions under local, state and federal law for any offensesinvolving illegal drugs on university property or at university activities. Sanctions imposed by theuniversity may include conduct action and/or the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.68
Sanctions imposed by the university may include conduct action and/or the completion of an appropriaterehabilitation program. The university has a “Safe Harbor” rule for athletes. Athletes are subject to drugtesting, and in the event that a test is positive, that student will face a conduct complaint for violations ofthe drug policy. However, UIW believes that students who have a drug and/or addiction problem deservehelp. If an athlete of their own volition brings use, addiction or dependency to the attention of universityofficials outside of the threat of drug tests, and seeks assistance, a conduct complaint will not be pursued.However, a behavioral contract may be used to track recovery and cooperation with treatment by theathlete, as long as no violence or harm to self or others are indicated.The Dean of Campus Life is the person charged with the responsibility to oversee and coordinate campusconduct procedures involving students, which include a system of hearings, interim action, and theavailability of final review. The Director of Human Resources is charged with working with the appropriateDeans or Vice Presidents to assure that employees have a similar system hearings, interim action and finalreview. These administrative officers, working with the appropriate institutional leadership, will ensure theconsistent enforcement of conduct sanctions, the required reviews of program effectiveness, and theimplementation of needed changes.B. Definitions1. “Illegal drugs” are defined as a substance or substances defined and regulated under the provisionsof the Federal Controlled Substances Act and of Article 4476-14 or Article 4476-15 of Vernon’sTexas Civil Statutes, and includes but is not limited to CNS depressants, CNS stimulants,hallucinogens, other illegal drugs such as PCP (angel dust) and cocaine or crack.2. “Use of a drug” includes possession of drug paraphernalia; use, possession, manufacture, sale ordistribution, on or off campus, of any one or more illegal drugs as before mentioned. It also includesmisuse of prescription medication.3. “On campus” means any building, facility, grounds or other property owned, leased or controlled byUIW.C. Policy GuidelinesAn individual, student or employee who has been found in violation of the polices on illegal possession,use, sale, manufacture or distribution of any drug, narcotic or controlled substance, or any misuse ofprescription drugs, whether the infraction occurred on or off campus, are subject to suspension fromenrollment and/or employment at the university for a period of not less than the remainder of the semesterin which the infraction occurred.For a first offense, sanctions may include suspension or required counseling and/or rehabilitation alongwith other appropriate consequences. For a student, sanctions require the approval of the Dean of CampusLife. Sanctions will be determined for employees by the appropriate Dean or Vice President in consultationwith the Director of Human Resources. The Dean of Campus Life will submit a written statistical report ondrug use each quarter to the President of the University and to the Vice President of Academic & StudentAffairs. A similar report will be compiled by the Director of Human Resources and submitted to thePresident. A second finding of violation for a drug-related offense will result in the permanent expulsion ofa student or termination of employment with the university.D. Illegal Drug Sanctions for StudentsThe following are University of the Incarnate Word sanctions for unlawful use, possession or distributionof controlled substances.69
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Dean of Campus Life WelcomeDear Stu
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION EXEC
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UIW Directory (Back to TOC)Topic Co
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Page 59 and 60: e. Loss of PrivilegesDenial of spec
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