Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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Possible Alcohol Sanctions
• Probation.
• On-line Alcohol Edu Course.
• Community Service.
• Workshops.
• Removal from TSTC Housing Facilities.
• Suspension.
• Expulsion.
Possible Drug Sanctions
• Probation.
• Online Drug Edu Course.
• Community Service.
• Removal from TSTC Housing Facilities.
• Suspension.
• Expulsion.
*The Conduct Officer has authority to sanction as seen
fit for any violation of the Student Code of Conduct
involving Drugs and Alcohol. For more information on the
disciplinary process, go to the Code of Student Conduct.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),
permits colleges and universities to inform the parents/
guardians of students less than 21 years of age when their
son/daughter has been found in violation of university
alcohol and drug regulations.
Students exhibiting signs of excessive drug/alcohol
consumption will be transported via Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) at the student's expense for medical
attention. Refusal to cooperate with EMS personnel may
result in arrest (by local/campus police) in order to ensure
the student's health and safety.
Health Risks Associated with Alcohol Abuse
• Increased risk of liver cancer.
• Increased risk of cirrhosis of the liver.
• Increased risk of heart disease.
• Adverse reactions when combined with many
medications, including over-the-counter drugs.
• Overdose resulting in respiratory failure.
• Impaired concentration.
• Impaired coordination.
• Risk of permanent nerve damage from long-term abuse.
Health Risks Associated with Marijuana Use
• Lowered sperm counts in men.
• Decreased testosterone levels in men.
• Increased testosterone levels in women.
• Enhanced cancer risk.
• Impaired short-term memory.
• Psychological dependence.
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Health Risks Associated with the Use of Cocaine and Crack
• Addiction.
• Heart attack.
• Stroke.
• Respiratory failure.
• Brain seizures.
• Hepatitis or AIDS through sharing needles.
• Decreased ability to combat infections.
• Violent, erratic or paranoid behavior.
• Anxiety, depression.
• Cocaine psychosis.
Health Risks Associated with the Use of Hallucinogens
• Sleeplessness and tremors.
• Convulsions.
• Heart and lung failure.
• Depression, anxiety and paranoia.
• Violent behavior.
For more information visit the Drug Free Schools and
Campus Act page on TSTC's website.
Counseling Services Contacts
Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood, Sweetwater
650 E. Hwy 80
Abilene, TX 79601
325-734-3653
Fort Bend County
26706 Southwest Freeway
Rosenberg, TX 77471
346-239-3420
Harlingen
1902 N. Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
956-364-4314
Marshall:
2650 East End Blvd. South
Marshall, TX 75672
903-923-3318
East Williamson County, North Texas and Waco:
3801 Campus Drive
Waco, TX 76705
254-867-3026
Advocacy & Resource Center (ARC)
Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Advocacy &
Resource Center (ARC) is dedicated to helping students
develop transitional skills to help them achieve success
in their academic, career and life goals in an inclusive
environment that embraces the diversity of our students
and community.
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