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花椒直播 Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) Biennial Review

Academic Year 2024-2025

 

CONTENTS

• Background
• Biennial Review Process
• Procedures for Distributing Annual AOD Notification to Students and Employees
• Drug Free Workplace Statement
• Drug and Student-Athlete Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Data
• Compliance Checklist
• Supplemental Checklist
• Summary of AOD Strengths
• Recommendations for Improvement

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Background

The Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (34 CFR Part 86) of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) require institutions of higher education (IHEs), such as the 花椒直播, to conduct a biennial review of their Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) programs and policies with the following objectives:

• To determine the effectiveness of the AOD prevention program and to identify any needed changes that need to be implemented.
• To ensure that campuses enforce the disciplinary sanctions for violating standards of conduct consistently.

The Biennial Review must also include data relevant to:

• The number of drug- and alcohol-related violations and fatalities occurring on the campus or as part of their activities that are reported to campus officials.
• The number and type of sanctions the IHEs impose on students or employees as a result of such violations or fatalities.

In order to certify its compliance with the 34 CFR Part 86, the University must:

• Adopt and implement a drug prevention program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by all students and employees both on school premises and as part of any of its activities
• Develop a sound method for annually distributing the policy to every student and employee.

The 花椒直播 Biennial Review Task Force convened in Fall 2024 to conduct the 2024-2025 Biennial Review.

The Vice President of Student Life, the Director of Human Resources, and the Director of Financial Aid provide primary oversight for prevention education, policy development, and enforcement.

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Biennial Review Process Task Force

The current biennial review was conducted by the following individuals:

• Sr. Diane Steele, President
• Robert Schuchardt, Vice President of Student Life
• Michelle Carmitchel, Human Resources Director
• Dr. Christina Dunn Carpenter, Campus Counselor
• Tessa Jimenez, Director of Financial Aid
• Rob Miller, Vice President for Athletics
• Raeann Bromert, Head Athletic Trainer
• Nancy Bramlett, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance

The review examined:

1. 鈥疶he Higher Education Amendments of 1998, (P.L. 105-244) and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, (P.L. 101-226): (govinfo.gov)
2. U.S. Department of Education, Complying with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations:鈥�
3. EDGAR, Part 86 Compliance Checklist:鈥�
4. Related student and employee policies including:
   • USM鈥檚 Drug-Free Workplace Environment Policy 鈥� located on the internal employee human resources system and listed in this document
   • USM鈥檚 Employee Alcohol and Drug Policy鈥� located on the internal employee human resources system and listed in this document Program:鈥�/aod-policy
   • USM鈥檚 Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention Program:鈥�Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
   • USM鈥檚 Smoke and Tobacco Use Policy:鈥�
   • USM鈥檚 Student Code of Conduct:鈥�Student Handbook
   • USM鈥檚 Student-Athlete Handbook
5. Annual Notification processes and related documentation for students and employees identifying the standards of conduct, policies, laws, types of violations, health risks, and sanctions.
6. 花椒直播 Student Handbook:鈥�Student Handbook | 花椒直播 (Kansas) (stmary.edu)
7. 花椒直播 Residence Life Handbook:鈥�Student Handbook | 花椒直播 (Kansas) (stmary.edu)
8. 花椒直播 Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report
   • Leavenworth, Kansas Campus Location:鈥�
   • Johnson County, Kansas Location:鈥�
9. 花椒直播 AOD Incidents and Sanctions
10. Institutional AOD current programs, support resources, and services and local and regional support services
11. AOD Policies and Prevention Programs and Biannual Reviews from peer institutions

The intention of this document is to meet the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (34 CFR Part 86) of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) for conducting a Biennial Review. This report is published in compliance with the Drug-Free School and Campuses Regulations, Part 86 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). Under the provision of these regulations, colleges and universities receiving federal funds are required to maintain and assess an alcohol and other drugs (AOD) prevention program.

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Procedures for Distributing Annual AOD Notification to Students and Employees

The 花椒直播 strives to remain in compliance with the requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. The University has adopted and implemented programs to prevent the abuse of alcohol and the use or distribution of illicit drugs both by students and employees both on its premises and as part of any sponsored activities. The 花椒直播 has a written AOD policy that is distributed to students through the Student Handbook, new student orientation, and website. The AOD policy is distributed to employees upon hire and is posted on the internal intranet site ADP WorkforceNow. Available at:鈥�Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program | 花椒直播 (Kansas) (stmary.edu)

The written materials annually distributed to all employees and students contain the following:

1. Standards of conduct that prohibit unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol in its property or as part of its activities.
2. A clear statement of disciplinary actions and sanctions that the University will impose on鈥痵tudents and employees for policy violations.
3. 鈥疉 description of the applicable legal sanctions under local, state, and federal law.
4. A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol.
5. A list of prevention, counseling, treatment, and resources available.

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Description of 花椒直播 Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Programming

The 花椒直播 strives to create programming that complements, educates, and provides awareness of the implications of AOD policy violations on the individual, community, and University levels.

Below is a sample of AOD-specific programs conducted between August 2023 through May 2024.

• Resident Assistant Training regarding AOD elements specific to residential students
• Conducted mandatory athlete orientation regarding AOD elements and NAIA standards of conduct.
• Counseling is available for student support and information regarding AOD elements.
• Facilitated on-campus events focused on AOD education and prevention.
• Student disciplinary sanctions include online educational training through the platform Vector for alcohol and drug prevention and misuse.

Student and Employee Prevention and Support Resources

• Campus Counselor Dr. Christina Dunn Carpenter
  • Location: Miege 107
  • 奥别产蝉颈迟别:鈥�
  • 贰尘补颈濒:鈥�Dunncarpenter299@stmary.edu
  • Phone: 913-758-62674
  • Campus counselor provides student individual and group counseling related to drug and alcohol prevention. Drug and alcohol misuse screenings for students are also available using the AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)
• New Directions Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Phone: 1-800-624-5544
  • See Human Resources for login code to access the free benefit
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  • SAMHSA鈥檚 National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential,鈥痜ree, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
  • 奥别产蝉颈迟别:鈥�
• FindTreatment.gov
  • 奥别产蝉颈迟别:鈥�
  • Learn about finding quality treatment, the different types of treatment, and what to expect when starting treatment.

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ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS POLICY

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE STATEMENT

DATE: September 6, 2024

TO: All Employees and Students

FROM:鈥疭ister Diane Steele, SCL, PhD, President

SUBJECT: Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Notice

The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 require all schools and institutions of higher education to adopt and implement a program to prevent the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees on university property or as part of any university activities.

The following statement, which is part of USM鈥檚 program adopted to comply with this act, is being distributed to you as required by law. If you have any questions regarding this statement or wish to receive further information on the University鈥檚 Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act program, you are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources or the Campus Counselor.

花椒直播鈥疭tatement of Prevention of Alcohol Abuse and Drug Use on Campus and in the Workplace

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

The 花椒直播 supports and endorses the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989 (鈥淎cts鈥�). Pursuant to these Acts, the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or abuse of alcohol (as defined in these Acts) by an employee or student on university property or as part of any university activity is prohibited. Any employee or student of the University found to be abusing alcohol or using, possessing, manufacturing, or distributing controlled substances in violation of the law on university property or at university-sponsored events shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with applicable policies of the University. For employees and students, the University will take appropriate action for such infractions, up to and including termination or dismissal.

As a condition of employment, all employees shall abide by the terms and conditions of the Acts. As such an employee must notify the University of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction. Such notice shall be provided in writing by the employee to the Director of Human Resources. The University will, in turn, notify, as appropriate, the applicable federal agency of the conviction within ten days of its receipt of notification of the conviction. For such a conviction, the University will take appropriate personnel action, up to and including termination, within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of such conviction. Employees may also be required to satisfactorily participate, at their expense, in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program as approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency before being allowed to return to work. For purposes of this policy, a conviction means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere), imposition of sentence, or both by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the federal or state criminal drug statutes.

LEGAL SANCTIONS

Employees and students are reminded that unlawful possession, distribution, or use of illicit drugs or alcohol may subject individuals to criminal prosecution. The University will refer violations or proscribed conduct to appropriate authorities for prosecution. Federal regulations and state laws provide penalties of fines and imprisonment for violations of the criminal statutes, which include possessing, offering for sale, possessing with the intent to offer for sale, distributing, or manufacturing controlled substances such as opiates, narcotics, depressants, stimulants, or hallucinogenic drugs.

In the State of Kansas, the legal drinking age is 21. Consumption of alcohol by a minor is punishable by a minimum $200 fine. Furnishing alcohol to a minor is also punishable by a minimum $200 fine. Violation of Kansas drinking law can result in increased fines and incarceration.鈥� A conviction for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can also result in fines in excess of $500, community service, mandatory treatment programs, license revocation, and/or incarceration.

In the State of Kansas, it is also illegal to be involved with controlled substances, including prescription drugs obtained or used contrary to the prescription. Violation of the Kansas drug laws also may result in incarceration and substantial fines.

Federal law contains other laws regulating drugs and controlled substances. Under federal law, illegal possession of a controlled substance can result in a fine of at least $1,000 and up to one year imprisonment for a first offense. Penalties increase when an offender has been convicted of prior drug-related offenses. Illegal possession of a controlled substance can also result in the forfeiture of property, civil fines, and the loss of federal benefits. Trafficking controlled substances can also lead to substantial fines and lengthy prison sentences, including life in prison. Conviction for violation of federal drug laws may also result in loss of federal aid for financing education.

The City of Leavenworth regulates alcoholic beverages including places of public consumption. Conviction for violation of the Leavenworth Ordinances can result in fines and incarceration.

Additionally, most municipalities have ordinances criminalizing possession of marijuana, and in the case of Leavenworth and Overland Park, mandatory jail time is imposed even for first time convictions under its ordinance.

More details on federal, state, and local drug and alcohol law can be obtained in consultation with the vice president for student life or the director of human resources.

HEALTH RISKS

Abuse of alcohol and use of drugs is harmful to one鈥檚 physical, mental and social well-being. Accidents and injuries are more likely to occur if alcohol and drugs are used. Alcohol and drug users can lose resistance to disease and destroy their health. Tolerance and psychological dependence can develop after sustained use of drugs.

Alcoholism is the number one drug problem in the United States. Alcoholism takes a toll on personal finances, health, social relationships and families. It can have significant legal consequences. Abuse of alcohol or use of drugs may cause an individual driving a motor vehicle to injure others and may subject the abuser to criminal prosecution. Drunk drivers are responsible for more than half of all traffic fatalities.

More specifically, the major categories of drugs are listed below and include the significant health risks of each.

AMPHETAMINES - Physical dependency, heart problems, infections, malnutrition and death may result from continued high doses of amphetamines.

NARCOTICS - Chronic use of narcotics can cause lung damage, convulsions, respiratory paralysis and death.

DEPRESSANTS - These drugs, such as tranquilizers and alcohol, can produce slowed reactions, slowed heart rate, damage to liver and heart, respiratory arrest, convulsions, and accidental overdoses.

HALLUCINOGENS - may cause psychosis, convulsions, coma, and psychological dependency.

COUNSELING, TREATMENT OR REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

Many community agencies are available to assist employees and students seeking alcohol and drug counseling and treatment. Among these agencies are the university-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (for full-time and part-time regular university staff and dependents), the Guidance Center, the Johnson/Leavenworth/Miami Regional Prevention Center, the Johnson County Mental Health Center, and the Johnson County Substance Abuse Center. In addition to these, many area hospitals and community agencies are available to provide drug and alcohol counseling services. Employees may receive this additional information through Human Resources (花椒直播 104). Students may receive additional information through Campus Counseling (Miege 107).

SANCTIONS

An employee who violates any provision of this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action including suspension, demotion, non-renewal and/or termination as provided in the Employee Handbook. In addition, any employee who violates the Standards of Conduct as set forth in this Statement of Prevention of Alcohol Abuse and Drug Use may be subject to referral for prosecution.

A student who violates any provision of this policy or of the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy found in the Student Handbook are subject to sanctions. A violation will be governed by the University鈥檚 Non-Academic Conduct Disciplinary Procedures and, if a violation is found, appropriate sanctions will be

implemented, up to and including dismissal and/or a referral to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

DEFINITIONS

The term 鈥渃ontrolled substance鈥� as used in this policy means substances included in Schedules I through V as defined by Section 813 of Title 21 of the United States Code and as further defined by the code of Federal Regulations, 21 C.F.R. 1300.11 through 1300.15. The term does not include the use of a controlled substance pursuant to a valid prescription of other uses authorized by law.

The term 鈥渁lcohol鈥� as used in this policy means any product of distillation or a fermented liquid which is intended for human consumption and which is defined in Chapter 41 of the Kansas statutes.

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Alcohol and Other DRUGs (AOD) POLICY AND PREVENTION PROGRAM

花椒直播, as a Catholic liberal arts university, seeks to maintain an atmosphere conducive to the pursuit of learning and to a healthy and wholesome social environment.鈥� 花椒直播 considers its students to be adults who will comply with its Alcohol and Other Drugs policy (AOD) and federal, state, and local law regulating alcohol and drug use.鈥�

The University, however, attempts to educate members of the university community as to the health risks associated with alcohol and drugs and the effects of alcohol and drug use and abuse on themselves, their families, their friends, and their colleagues.鈥� USM tries to teach students to be responsible for their behavior and make them aware of the effects of their behavior on others within and outside of the university community and provides confidential counseling service for alcohol and drug-related problems where needed.鈥� The USM athletic Department has a handbook addressing this policy. In keeping with the laws of the United States Government, the State of Kansas, and the City of Leavenworth, 花椒直播 establishes these policies regarding alcohol and drugs.鈥�

Current Law

In the State of Kansas, the legal drinking age is 21. Consumption of alcohol by a minor is punishable by a fine.鈥� Furnishing alcohol to a minor is also punishable by a fine.鈥� Violation of Kansas drinking law can result in increased fines and incarceration.鈥� A conviction for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can also result in fines, community service, mandatory treatment programs, license revocation, and incarceration.

In the State of Kansas, it is also illegal to be involved with controlled substances, including prescription drugs obtained or used contrary to the prescription.鈥� Violation of the Kansas drug laws also may result in incarceration and substantial fines.鈥�

The University voluntarily complies with the substantive provisions of the federal Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994, which prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by all students on the property of the 花椒直播 or as part of any educational program or activity.鈥�

Federal law contains other laws regulating drugs and controlled substances.鈥� Under federal law, illegal possession of a controlled substance can result in a fine of at least $1,000 and up to one-year of imprisonment for a first offense.鈥� Penalties increase when an offender has been convicted of prior drug-related offenses.鈥� Illegal possession of a controlled substance can also result in the forfeiture of property, civil fines, and the loss of federal benefits.鈥� Trafficking controlled substances can also lead to substantial fines and lengthy prison sentences, including life in prison. Conviction for violation of federal drug laws may also result in loss of federal aid for financing education. The City of Leavenworth regulates alcoholic beverages including places of public consumption. Conviction for violation of the Leavenworth Ordinances can result in fines and incarceration.鈥�

More details on federal, state, and local drug and alcohol law can be obtained in consultation with Campus Safety and Security.

 

Health Risks

Abuse of alcohol and use of drugs is harmful to one鈥檚 physical, mental, and social well-being. Accidents and injuries are more likely to occur if alcohol and drugs are used. Alcohol and drug users can lose resistance to disease and destroy their health. Tolerance and psychological dependence can develop after sustained use of drugs.

Alcoholism is the number one drug problem in the United States. Alcoholism takes a toll on personal finances, health, social relationships, and families. It can have significant legal consequences. Abuse of alcohol or use of drugs may cause an individual driving a motor vehicle to injure others and may subject the abuser to criminal prosecution. Drunk drivers are responsible for more than half of all traffic fatalities.

More specifically, the major categories of drugs are listed below and include the significant health risks of each.

• AMPHETAMINES - Physical dependency, heart problems, infections, malnutrition and death may result from continued high doses of amphetamines.
• NARCOTICS - Chronic use of narcotics can cause lung damage, convulsions, respiratory paralysis and death.
• DEPRESSANTS - These drugs, such as tranquilizers and alcohol, can produce slowed reactions, slowed heart rate, damage to liver and heart, respiratory arrest, convulsions and accidental overdoses.
• HALLUCINOGENS - may cause psychosis, convulsions, coma and psychological dependency.

University Regulation of Alcohol

Students are prohibited from being intoxicated while on university property, attending a university-sponsored or university-financed function, or holding themselves out as representatives of the University. Behaviors indicative of intoxication include such things as staggering, strong odor of alcohol or another drug, incoherence, lack of judgment, or unconsciousness (passed out), or other behaviors that indicate the use or influence of alcohol or other drugs.鈥�

A 鈥渕inor in possession鈥� is defined as a person of less than 21 years of age who has in their possession (for example, car, room, or person) containers of alcoholic beverage.鈥� A minor whose breath smells of alcohol will also be considered 鈥渋n possession.鈥濃��

鈥淛uice parties鈥� or gatherings at which the alcoholic beverages are combined into one container and commonly shared by those in attendance are not acceptable behavior.鈥� Kegs are not allowed for student use at the 花椒直播 under any circumstances.鈥�

Social Event Alcohol Permit Forms

Permission to serve or consume alcoholic beverages at events where students may be served alcoholic beverages in public areas of the University such as social rooms, dining hall, campus picnic areas, academic departments, offices, the circle fountain, or at University-sponsored or University-financed events must be obtained from the Vice President of Student Life or designee prior to the event.鈥� Alcohol for such events must be served and distributed by a third-party vendor.鈥� 花椒直播 students, faculty, or staff may not serve alcohol to students. For on-campus events or at University-sponsored or University-financed events, an individual or student organization may request permission by completing and submitting a Social Event Alcohol Permit Form which is available in the Student Life Office.鈥� The Social Event Alcohol Permit Form must be submitted at least fifteen (15) business days prior to the event. Grant or denial of permission to serve alcoholic beverages at a social event is at the discretion of the vice president of student life or president.鈥�

University Regulation of Other Drugs

花椒直播 prohibits the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, sale, transfer, or use of any illicit or illegal drug or controlled substance, including without limitation, marijuana and cannabis-derived material, opium and its derivatives, hallucinogens, amphetamines or methamphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine or crack, and prescription medications illegally obtained.鈥� Any student violating this policy will be subject to university disciplinary procedures.鈥� Any illicit/illegal drugs, or controlled substances and drug paraphernalia, will be confiscated by the University.鈥� Prescription drugs not used in conformity with the prescription are considered illicit or illegal drugs under this policy.鈥� The University cooperates with local law enforcement in these matters.鈥�

• Marijuana
• Synthetically derived cannabis materials (e.g. K2, Spice, etc...)
• Salvia divinorum, in any form
• Bath salts
• Opium
• Hallucinogens
• Amphetamines
• Methamphetamines
• Barbiturates
• Cocaine/Crack
• Prescription medications illegally obtained (either unlabeled prescription bottle or name on the bottle does not match student鈥檚 name)
• Any other types of drugs that are used for their unintended purpose 鈥渢o achieve a high or elevated state of awareness鈥�

All drugs and drug paraphernalia will be turned over to law officials.鈥� Any student violating this policy will be subject to university Student Conduct Disciplinary Procedures.鈥� The University cooperates with local law enforcement in these matters.鈥�

Students are prohibited from being under the influence of drugs while on university property attending university-sponsored or university-financed functions or holding themselves out as representatives of the University.鈥� 鈥淯nder the influence of drugs鈥� is defined as displaying behavior such as staggering, glassy eyes, strong odor of banned substances, incoherence, lack of judgment, unconsciousness (passed out), or other behaviors that indicate the use or influence of drugs.鈥� Residence Life reserves the right to bring in law enforcement officers and canines to inspect residence halls without notice.鈥�

Marijuana is not legal in the State of Kansas.鈥� The State of Kansas, local law enforcement authorities, and USM do not recognize medical marijuana cards issued by other states.鈥� Possessing a medical marijuana card from another state does not make it legal to use marijuana in the State of Kansas or at USM.

Screening

A student may be required to undergo a drug or alcohol screening (i.e. blood test, breath test, hair test, urinalysis, or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) if, in the judgment of the vice president for student life, or his/her designees, the student is in violation of the University鈥檚 Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) policies.鈥� Payment for such screening is the responsibility of the student.鈥� While a USM student, a positive drug test will always result in disciplinary actions.鈥� Failure of the student to submit to any alcohol or drug screening on request as provided by the AOD policies will be considered an additional violation of this AOD policy and admission of guilt.鈥�

Consequences for AOD Policy Violation

Violations of the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Policy will be addressed pursuant to the Student Conduct Disciplinary Procedures.鈥� Along with any other appropriate sanctions, consequences of a violation of the university AOD policy may include one or more of the following:

• Required attendance and completion of a drug or alcohol education course;
• Rehabilitation;
• Treatment program satisfactory to the University;
• Required periodic alcohol and drug screening;
• Reporting the matter to appropriate law enforcement authorities, which, in any event, may be required in some cases involving violations of federal, state, or local alcohol or drug-related laws;
• Disciplinary probation which could result in extra-curricular activity suspension, including athletics;
• Disciplinary fines and sanctions up to and including dismissal from the University which will effectuate appropriate resolution.

A student may be required to present a statement of successful or continued successful participation in drug or alcohol rehabilitation satisfactory to the university and further drug and alcohol screening as a condition of continued enrollment.鈥� The cost of such rehabilitation, including communications between the drug or alcohol rehabilitation provider and the University and all drug and alcohol screenings, is the responsibility of the student.鈥� Violations of the university AOD policy by a student-athlete are reported to the athletic director.鈥�

As permitted by law, the University also reserves the right to release information about alcohol or drug related disciplinary violations to parents of students.鈥�

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Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

Issue date: October 2018

Effective Date: February 2, 2019

In an effort to provide a safe and healthy environment, and to promote the health and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff, all 花椒直播 locations are smoke and tobacco-free.

Scope & Eligibility

The Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, contractors, clients, and visitors of the 花椒直播

Definitions:

Smoking: inhaling, exhaling, burning, carrying, using, or igniting a pipe, cigar, cigarette, electronic cigarette, vaping/water device, hookah; or other use of any smoking device or instrument

Tobacco use: smoking, chewing, or any other use of tobacco products Policy.

The 花椒直播 prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University of 花椒直播 locations. Under this policy, smoking and/or the use of tobacco products is prohibited to include the following:

• All University locations, buildings, structures, and grounds.
• All University Parking Lots (including personal vehicles).
• All Vehicles owned or leased by the University Enforcement & Compliance

All are responsible for compliance and enforcement with the policy. Violations of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Violation of policy will result in university Student Conduct Disciplinary Procedures. 

Student Alcohol Policy Sanctions

A variety of educational sanctions are assigned AOD policy violations. The most common sanction for a first offense is the completion of a Judicial Educator education module titled: Alcohol 102and a review of the AOD policy. If other concerning behaviors are involved in alcohol violation, counseling is often required on a short-term basis with the campus counselor as well as an on-campus alcohol assessment conducted by the campus counselor

Student Drug Policy Sanctions

One egregious offense may result in the student鈥檚 removal from the residence halls, a mandatory drug test, and educational sanctions and fines. 鈥疍istribution and manufacturing of drugs would, in most cases, result in expulsion. Possession and/or use of most drugs on campus results in a mandated drug test which the cost is charged to the student. The offending student may also be referred to an off-campus therapy program if the results show engaging in more than moderate drug use.

Student-Athlete Alcohol and Drug Policy

The 花椒直播 Athletic Department expects all student-athletes to adhere to federal, state and institutional regulations and policies with regards to alcohol use. Any violations of Alcohol and Drug policy will be subject to the USM Office of Student Life and the Athletic Department in a cooperative effort.

Violations of Campus Alcohol Policy (see USM Student Handbook) ***

The following steps will follow any sanctions administered by the Office of Student Life.

• 1st Offense -A meeting with Director of Athletics and Head Coach to determine corrective actions.
• 2nd Offense-Penalties as determined by the Athletic Department and Student Life including possible suspension from the athletic team.

Drug Policy

The 花椒直播 Athletic Department expects all student-athletes to adhere to federal, state and institutional regulations and policies with regards to drug use.

Violations of the Alcohol and Drug policy will be subject to the USM Office of Student Life (see USM Student Handbook) and the Athletic Department in a cooperative effort.

USM Athletic Trainers will conduct random drug testing each month. Athletic Trainers will administer testing if deemed necessary.

Drug Testing

After confirmation of a positive test result the following steps will be taken:

1. Test results will be sent to Office of Student Life for USM student conduct process.
2. The student-athlete will be suspended from all team competition for a minimum of two calendar weeks in conjunction with Student Life sanctions.
3. Positive test sample will be sent to an independent lab for confirmation.
4. The individual sport coach will decide further discipline and the student-athlete will be required to meet with the Athletic Director to discuss further sanctions. Additional sanctions may include but are not limited to contacting the parents/legal guardians of the student-athlete and/or athletic team dismissal.

Employee Alcohol/Drug Policy (sanctions)

Employee-violations of 花椒直播鈥檚 AOD policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

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DATA

Drug and Alcohol Student Incident Report: Academic Years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

The data below represents the number of drug and alcohol offenses committed by students during the term of this analysis.

Drug and Alcohol Student Sanctions Report: Academic Years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

The data below represents the type and number of drug and alcohol sanctions charged to students during the term of this analysis.

Drug and Alcohol Employee Incident Report: Academic Years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

The data below represents the number of drug and alcohol offenses committed by employees during the term of this analysis.

The data below represents the type and number of employee drug and alcohol sanctions during the term of this analysis.

The University of St. Mary Alcohol and Other Drug Biennial Review Task Force adopts the following AOD prevention goals written in 1995 by the Substance Abuse Education Initiatives:

1. Articulate and consistently enforce clear policies that promote an educational environment free from substance use/abuse.
2. Provide ongoing education for members of the campus community for the purpose of preventing alcohol abuse and other drug use.
3. Provide a reasonable level of care for substance abusers through counseling, treatment, and referral.
4. Implement campus activities that promote and reinforce health, responsible living, respect for community and campus standards, individual responsibility on the campus, and intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual or ethical, and physical well-being of the members.
5. Be vocal and visionary in combating the negative issues surrounding alcohol and other drug use and abuse on campus.

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AOD Compliance Checklist

Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (EDGAR Part 86)

1. Does the institution maintain a description of its alcohol and drug prevention program? If yes, where is it located?
   • USM鈥檚 Alcohol and Other Drugs prevention program description is located on USM鈥檚鈥痺ebsite:鈥疍rug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program | 花椒直播 (Kansas) (stmary.edu)
2. Does the institution provide annually to each employee and each student, who is taking one or more classes for any type of academic credit except for continuing education units, written materials that adequately describe and contain the following: a) standards of conduct that prohibit unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on its property or as a part of its activities; b) a description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol; c) a description of applicable legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law; d) a description of applicable counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or re-entry programs; and e) a clear statement of the disciplinary sanctions the institution will impose on students and employees, and a description of those sanctions?
   • Yes, USM provides annually to each employee and each student, who is taking one or more classes for any type of academic credit written materials that contain the following: a) standards of conduct that prohibit unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on its property or as a part of its activities; b) a description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol; c) a description of applicable legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law; d) a description of applicable counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or re-entry programs; and e) a clear statement of the disciplinary sanctions the institution will impose on students and employees, and a description of those sanctions. These materials are shared with employees when they are hired and twice yearly through an email message sent to all employees.
3. Are the above materials distributed to students in one of the following ways: a) mailed to each student (separately or included in another mailing); b) through campus post offices boxes; c) class schedules which are mailed to each student; d) during freshman orientation; e) during new student orientation; or in another manner (describe)?
   • • The above materials are shared with students鈥痵hared twice annually through an email mailing message sent to all students to their USM email account.
4. Does the means of distribution provide reasonable assurance that each student receives the materials annually?
   • Yes, we send the materials twice annually so鈥� we have reasonable assurance that each student receives the materials annually.
5. Does the institution鈥檚 distribution plan make provisions for providing these materials to students who enroll at some date after the initial distribution?
   • Yes, all incoming students, regardless of semester throughout the academic year, receive these materials when they become new students. The students would also receive these鈥痬aterials twice throughout the academic year.
6. Are the above materials distributed to staff and faculty in one of the following ways: a) mailed; b) through campus post office boxes; c) during new employee orientation; or d) in another manner (describe)?
   • New employees receive these materials during their hiring process. All employees receive these materials twice annually through an email message mailing.
7. Does the means of distribution provide reasonable assurance that each staff and faculty member receive the materials annually?
   • Yes, the distribution methods employed by USM provide reasonable assurance that each staff and faculty member receive the materials annually.鈥� 鈥� 鈥�
8. Does the institution鈥檚 distribution plan make provisions for providing these materials to staff and faculty who are hired after the initial distribution?
   • Yes, all staff and faculty receive these materials as part of their hiring process.
9. In what ways does the institution conduct biennial reviews of its drug prevention program to determine effectiveness, implement necessary changes, and ensure that disciplinary sanctions are enforced: a) conduct student alcohol and drug use survey; b) conduct opinion survey of its students, staff and faculty; c) evaluate comments obtained from a suggestion box; d) conduct focus groups; e) conduct intercept interviews; f) assess effectiveness of documented mandatory drug treatment referrals for students and employees; g) assess effectiveness of documented cases of disciplinary sanctions imposed on students and employees; or h) other (please list)?
   • For this current biennial review process (2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024), assessed the鈥痚ffectiveness of documented cases of disciplinary sanctions imposed on students and employees. We examined any student repeat alcohol and other drug violations to assess if there were other steps we could have taken to prevent recurrence. We also assessed all relevant policies and procedures to make updates and changes.
10. Who is responsible for conducting these biennial reviews?
    • Robert Schuchardt, Vice President of Student Life
11. If requested, has the institution made available, to the Secretary and the public, a copy of each requested item in the drug prevention program and the results of the biennial review?
    • Yes, if requested.
12. Where is the biennial review documentation located?
    • The biennial review documentation is located on USM鈥檚 Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention Program site:鈥�Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program | 花椒直播 (Kansas) (stmary.edu)

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Supplemental Checklist

Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (EDGAR Part 86)

Description of the AOD Program Elements

1. Alcohol-Free Options

How does your campus provide an environment with alcohol-free options? Please check all that apply:

_X_ Alcohol-free events and activities are created and promoted.

_X_ Student service learning or volunteer opportunities are created, publicized, and promoted.

___ Community service work is required as part of the academic curriculum

_X_ The campus offers a student center, recreation center, coffeehouse, or other alcohol-free settings.

_X_ The student center, fitness center, or other alcohol-free settings have expanded hours.

_X_ Nonalcoholic beverages are promoted at events.

___ Does not promote alcohol-free options.

___ Other:

2. Normative Environment

How does your campus create a social, academic, and residential environment that supports health-promoting norms? Please check all that apply:

_X_ College admissions procedures promote a healthy environment.

_X_ The academic schedule offers core classes on Thursdays and Fridays.

_X_ Exams/projects increasingly require class attendance and academic responsibility.

_X_ Substance-free residence options are available.

___ The campus encourages an increase in academic standards.

___ Faculty and staff are educated about behavioral indicators, student norms, and cultural attitudes related to high-risk or illegal alcohol use.

___ Faculty and staff are educated about behavioral indicators, student norms, and cultural attitudes related to illicit drug use.

_X_ Faculty are encouraged to engage in a higher level of contact with students.

_X_ Students are educated about misperceptions of drinking norms.

_X_ Student leadership (e.g., orientation leaders, resident assistants, fraternity and sorority members, athletes, student organizations) promotes positive, healthy norms.

_X_ Students have opportunities to advise and mentor peers.

_X_ Pro-health messages are publicized through campus and community media channels.

__ Does not promote a normative environment.

__ Other:

3.鈥疉lcohol Availability

How does your AOD prevention program limit alcohol availability? Please check all that apply:

_X_ Alcohol is banned or restricted on campus.

_X_ Alcohol use is prohibited in public places.

_X_ Delivery or use of kegs or other common containers is prohibited on campus.

_X_ Alcohol servers are required to be registered and trained.

__ Server training programs are mandatory.

__ Guidelines for off-campus parties are disseminated.

__ The number and concentration of alcohol outlets near campus are regulated.

__ The costs of beer and liquor licenses are raised.

__ The days or hours of alcohol sales are limited.

__ The container size of alcoholic beverages is reduced.

__ Alcohol is regulated by quantity per sale.

__ Keg registration is required.

__ State alcohol taxes are increased.

__ Does not limit alcohol availability.

__ Other:

4. Marketing and Promotion of Alcohol

How does your AOD prevention program limit marketing and promotion of alcohol on and off campus? Please check all that apply:

_X_ Alcohol advertising on campus is banned or limited.

_X_ Alcohol industry sponsorship for on-campus events is banned or limited.

_X_ Content of party or event announcement is limited.

_X_ Alcohol advertising in the vicinity of campus is banned or limited.

_X_ Alcohol promotions with special appeal to underage drinkers is banned or limited.

_X_ Alcohol promotions that show drinking in high-risk contexts is banned or limited.

___ Pro-health messages that counterbalance alcohol advertising are required.

___ Cooperative agreements are endorsed to institute a minimum price for alcoholic drinks.

___ Cooperative agreements are endorsed to limit special drink promotions.

___ 鈥淗appy hours鈥� is eliminated from bars in the area.

___ The sale of shot glasses, beer mugs, and wine glasses at campus bookstores is banned.

___ Does not restrict marketing and promotion of alcohol.

___ Other:

4. Marketing and Promotion of Alcohol

How does your AOD prevention program limit marketing and promotion of alcohol on and off campus? Please check all that apply:

_X_ Alcohol advertising on campus is banned or limited.

_X_ Alcohol industry sponsorship for on-campus events is banned or limited.

_X_ Content of party or event announcement is limited.

_X_ Alcohol advertising in the vicinity of campus is banned or limited.

_X_ Alcohol promotions with special appeal to underage drinkers is banned or limited.

_X_ Alcohol promotions that show drinking in high-risk contexts is banned or limited.

___ Pro-health messages that counterbalance alcohol advertising are required.

___ Cooperative agreements are endorsed to institute a minimum price for alcoholic drinks.

___ Cooperative agreements are endorsed to limit special drink promotions.

___ 鈥淗appy hours鈥� is eliminated from bars in the area.

___ The sale of shot glasses, beer mugs, and wine glasses at campus bookstores is banned.

___ Does not restrict marketing and promotion of alcohol.

___ Other:

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A statement of AOD program goals and a discussion of goal achievement:

STRENGTHS

1. The University鈥檚 current standards and policies provide support for a drug and alcohol-free campus and work environment.
2. The University responds to allegations of alcohol and drug use swiftly and is fair in its disciplinary processes and sanctions.
3. The University maintains strong relationships with local law enforcement and local resource agencies.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Promote additional annual co-curricular programming that educates students on appropriate uses and the effects of alcohol and drug use.鈥�
2. Have the Campus Counselor promote drug and alcohol screenings routinely to students