Hallways Handbook - Kent State University

3.33 IntoxicationResidents who return to the hall intoxicated are subject to a residence hall warning orfurther disciplinary action if their behavior becomes disruptive to the community or theyare unable to adequately care for themselves. If hall staff members are concerned forindividuals’ health safety due to intoxication, emergency services will be contacted.3.34 Sale or Consignment to MinorsAny individual involved with the sale or consignment of alcoholic beverages to a minor isengaged in illegal activity and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. If non-KentState University students under the age of 18 are found consuming or in possession ofalcohol in the residence hall, the Kent State University Police Department will benotified.3.35 Parental Notification PolicyThe Department of Residence Services believes that parents play an important role intheir students’ success at Kent State University. Therefore, parents of residence hallstudents under the age of 21 will be notified by a written letter if their student has beenfound in violation of the residence hall alcohol policies. It is the department’s hope thatparents will help their students reflect on, and evaluate the consequences of their behavior,as well as encourage the student to choose different behaviors in future situations.3.4 DrugsThe illegal possession, sale, production, or use of any drug paraphernalia or drugs (includingmarijuana) or contribution to such use by others is in strict violation of university rules andstate and federal laws.3.41 Prescription DrugsAny prescription drugs belonging to residents must be in the original pharmacy containerfrom a licensed pharmacist with the resident’s legal name listed on the label.3.5 SmokingIn accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3794, smoking is prohibited in all Kent StateUniversity buildings and vehicles. In addition, ORC Chapter 3794 prohibits smoking in areasin which tobacco smoke may enter the building through entrances, windows, ventilationsystems and other means. Smoking is permitted in outdoor areas at least 20 feet frombuilding entrances, overhangs, windows, vents, loading docks or other opening to a building(Policy Register 3342-5-12.8). All employees and students share in the responsibility foradhering to and enforcing this policy. Problems should be brought to the attention of the ResidenceHall Director of the building.As a courtesy to your fellow community members, we ask all residents who decide to smokeoutside the residence halls to please remain respectful of others who are entering or exiting thebuilding. We also ask the cigarette remains (“butts”) be placed in the receptacles which will beprovided in selected areas where smoking is permitted.19