Student Handbook - Mount Olive College

Mount Olive College will at all times cooperate with local law enforcement. At Mount Olive, the College’s CampusSafety Officers are employees of the College and are charged with assuring the safety and security of the campusthrough service, patrol, and the enforcement of College rules and regulations. Officers undergo background and drugchecks, as well as training in first aid/CPR, confrontation skills, and crisis intervention.Policies Regarding Alcohol and DrugsMount Olive College clearly states that neither alcohol nor any illegal drug may be possessed or consumed onCollege property at any time by any person. Further details, including possible sanction or violation of thesepolicies, are explained in the Student Code of Conduct and the College’s statement in compliance with the DrugFree Schools and Communities Act.Informing the Community of Campus Safety Policies and Crime PreventionIn addition to this document, published and distributed annually, the College will inform the College community ofcampus safety policies and procedures through various publications and programs. The Student DevelopmentOffice presents workshops and seminars for students and employees about campus policies and specific steps theycan take with regard to crime prevention.Crime Statistics on Campus 7.1.1The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Safety Act requires all colleges to report annually the number of crimesreported to campus security. For more information on the crime statistics for Mount Olive College and forinformation regarding registered sex offenders, go to www.moc.edu/instresearch.cfm on the world wide web.Drug-Free School & Communities Act Policy Statement7.2In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools & Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226), MountOlive College wants all students to be aware of the following policies and information. Any person with questionsis encouraged to see the Vice President for Student Development.Standards of ConductThe unlawful manufacture, sale or delivery, holding, offering for sale, or possession of any controlled substance,other drug, or drug related device, by any member of the College community is strictly forbidden on Collegepremises or at College-sponsored activities.The possession, purchase, consumption, transportation, or distribution of alcohol by any student, regardless of age,is strictly forbidden on College premises or at College-sponsored activities.Health RisksThe College advises all members of the community to be familiar with the health risks associated with the use ofillicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol. Such risks may range from impaired mental functioning to loss of life.Detailed information on all aspects of such health risks is available at no cost to all students at the College HealthServices Office and/or the Student Development Office.Available CounselingStudents may seek assistance from the Campus Minister, Health Services, the Vice President for StudentDevelopment, or the Residence Life staff. Information and short-term counseling is available in addition to referralsfor treatment and rehabilitation.College SanctionsThe College will impose sanctions consistent with local, state and federal law upon any student who violates theabove Standards of Conduct. Additionally, since no student regardless of age may be in possession of alcohol,sanctions are likely to exceed what would be expected under local, state and federal law. Such sanctions may be up54