STUDENT AFFAIRS OP 91.119: Sanctions for Alcohol Offenses
Date: June 15, 2006
Purpose
To provide appropriate developmental/educational experiences for students who violate the university's policy regarding alcohol and to support the sections of the Student Code of Conduct which relate to alcohol.
Policy
It is the policy of Mississippi State University to maintain a safe and healthful environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Therefore, the university has established for students policies concerning alcohol use on campus. It is a violation of Mississippi State University Student Code of Conduct for a student to unlawfully possess, consume, or sell alcohol on campus. It is incumbent on students to become knowledgeable of these policies, whether for individual decision-making or for the planning of programs and events for student organizations.
Procedure
1. A student who is currently found guilty of an alcohol policy infraction, and who is not on probation for previous alcohol- related infractions will face one of the following sanctions:
a. The student will attend a meeting with the Dean of Students in which the student will receive a verbal admonishment and a description of the consequences for future infractions. This meeting will be followed by a letter which contains the same information. In addition, the student will be assigned to an online education class covering the health, safety, academic, and legal consequences of alcohol misuse. Furthermore the student will be required to pass a test on the information provide by the website. The student will pay a fee established by the University for the Online Course
b. The student will be assigned to attend a class conducted by the Center for Alcohol and Drug Education (CADE) housed at the MSU Student Health Center and may be placed on probation for a year from the date of the occurrence.
2. A student who is already on probation for alcohol infractions, and who is currently found guilty of any other alcohol policy infraction, may be suspended from the university.
3. For a student who is already on probation for an offense not related to alcohol, and who is found guilty of an alcohol infraction, the Dean of Students’ Office will have discretion to link the two offenses or not.
4. If a student is under the age of twenty-one, a letter will be sent to the parent/guardian notifying them of the student’s violation of Mississippi State University’s alcohol policy.
Review
The Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for the review of this operating policy every four years or as needed.
OP 91.119
9/12/06
For information about this policy, contact the responsible/reviewing department hyperlinked above.
