2006-2007 Student Handbook - University of the Incarnate Word

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