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Student Handbook - Southern University New Orleans

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UIVERSITY POLICIES & PROCEDURESAlcohol and Drug Prevention PolicyAlcoholic Beverage Policy<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> at <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong> acknowledges and adheres to the stateof Louisiana alcohol consumption law. The law clearly states that“individuals under the age of 21 shall not be served alcoholic beverages norwill individuals under the age of 21 be permitted to consume alcoholic beverages.”It is <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> at <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>’ policy that all students are prohibitedfrom the use and sale of alcoholic beverages within the confines of the<strong>University</strong> and at <strong>University</strong> sponsored activities. In compliance with <strong>University</strong>policy, the following stipulations apply:• The possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on <strong>University</strong>property and at <strong>University</strong> sponsored activities.• The possession, sale, and distribution of any alcohol paraphernaliaare prohibited within the confines of the <strong>University</strong> and onany property belonging to <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> at <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>.• The possession of empty alcoholic beverage containers is prohibitedon <strong>University</strong> property.• <strong>Student</strong>s who are in violation of this policy are subject to disciplinaryactions, such as expulsion from the <strong>University</strong>. (SeeCode Offenses in this <strong>Handbook</strong>)The consumption of alcohol poses serious health and safety concerns. Alcoholabuse causes impaired judgment, incoherence, and health-related problems.Individuals who need or desire treatment for alcohol abuse may seekservices from the <strong>Student</strong> Development Center located in Building 3 or 19A,Lake Campus. <strong>Student</strong>s may also seek services from <strong>University</strong> Health Serviceslocated in Building 3 at the Lake Campus.Drug PolicyRecognizing that drug use poses health and safety hazards to employees,students, and the community at large, <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> at <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>considers the abuse of drugs to be a very serious matter – one that cannot betolerated in the workplace or classroom. Therefore, it is the policy of the<strong>University</strong> to maintain a drug-free workplace and an environment conduciveto the learning process.80

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