Remember
that the alcohol policy features this Responsible Friend clause:
Students who are concerned about the immediate health and safety of other students because of dangerous drinking should call a helping professional. In such cases none of the students involved are referred for judicial action and there are no other requirements or parental notifications.
Students who are concerned about the immediate health and safety of other students because of dangerous drinking should call a helping professional. In such cases none of the students involved are referred for judicial action and there are no other requirements or parental notifications.
Consider
the following as guidelines that are generally followed in order to
provide consistent parameters.
Alcohol
First
sanction
-
Limited warning for the time
remaining at Trinity University (this warning status is in place only for
further alcohol violations: a second violation leads to a broader general warning).
-
A fine of $50 to $100. Revenue from fines is applied directly to on-line
educational alcohol courses for future entering classes at Trinity.
-
Participation in an on-line educational course (with a $35 fee).
-
Parental notification if alcohol infraction is coupled with other simultaneous
violations of policy.
-
Alcohol-use consultation if warranted based on severity (a meeting with a staff
member to assess if there may be potential problematic drinking).
Second
sanction
-
General warning for the time
remaining at Trinity University (any violation while on general warning may result in suspension).
-
Parental notification
-
Alcohol-use consultation (a meeting with a staff member to assess if there may
be potential problematic drinking).
Third
alcohol violation
-
General probation and/or suspension
for at least one semester.
Drugs
First
sanction
-
General warning for the time
remaining at Trinity, (any violation while on general warning may result in suspension).
-
Parental notification
-
Participation in an on-line educational course (with a $35 fee).
-
Depending on seriousness (usually involving large quantities and/or
distribution), potential general
probation and/or suspension for at least one semester.
Second
sanction
General
probation and/or suspension for at
least one semester.
