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Family Notification for Student Violations of Alcohol and Other Drug Policies
The College's Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Statement outlines The College's position regarding the unauthorized possession, use or distribution of alcohol and controlled substances on campus. A 1998 amendment to The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of l974 authorizes higher education institutions to inform a parent or legal guardian of any student under age 21 , who has been found in violation of any federal, state or local law or any rule or policy of the institution governing the use or possession of alcohol or controlled substances.
As of February 16, l999, the following procedures will therefore be in effect:
Anyone determined to be in violation of The College's Alcohol and Other Drug Policy, and/or the Student Judicial Structure - Classification of Unacceptable Behavior for alcohol or drug related conduct, including but not limited to underage possession and/or consumption; disorderly conduct resulting from drunkenness; provision of alcohol beverages to a person under the legal drinking age; hosting a party involving the illegal use of alcohol, and/or possession of an open container of alcohol in public, will be sanctioned through The College's judicial process. A student's parents or legal guardian will be notified in writing if a sanction of probation or higher is imposed. Parents or legal guardians may be notified if a student receives a letter of warning.
Existing procedures in Residence Life require that any resident student who has been transported to the hospital for treatment associated with alcohol and drug consumption, be approved by the Director of Residence Life and a Counselor from Psychological Counseling Services prior to returning to residence. The institution must receive consent from the student in order to inform the family of the student's transport.
