POLICY

Western Oregon University has committed itself to the education and 
development of healthy, productive, and responsible individuals.  Consistent 
with this commitment, WOU has established, and will enforce, institutional 
rules that uphold federal, state, and local laws applicable to alcohol and 
other drug usage.  The University prohibits illegal use of drugs or alcohol 
by students, faculty, or staff.

In order to promote intelligent decision-making, WOU makes available to 
students, faculty, and staff basic information and educational programs on 
the prevention of alcohol and substance abuse.  WOU also offers counseling 
and assistance programs for individuals with problems related to alcohol and 
substance abuse.

    PURPOSE

The above policy statement reflects WOUs philosophy concerning the use of 
alcohol and other drugs as summarized below:
1. The University discourages the abuse of alcohol or other drugs.
2. The University encourages responsible decision-making concerning the use 
of alcohol and other drugs.
3. The University supports the choice not to drink and upholds that decision 
as socially acceptable within the academic environment.
4. The University does not condone excessive drinking.  The University, 
therefore, considers intoxication an insufficient excuse for misconduct or 
for infringing on the rights of others.
5. The University believes alcohol to be an inappropriate focus of campus 
social activity.
6. The University holds that any use of illegal drugs or the illegal use of 
alcohol is incompatible with the philosophy and values of the academic 
community.
7. The University considers each member of the academic community a 
responsible participant in the health and welfare of the community.  The 
University, therefore, expects each community member to adhere to this 
policy.

    PROCEDURES

Standards of Conduct and Sanctions

A.  General
Individual use of alcohol must comply with federal, state and, local laws 
and with the institutional policy that prohibits the possession, 
consumption, sale, or distribution of alcohol on any part of campus at any 
time.

B.  Students
1.  Standards of Conduct
The University will initiate disciplinary and/or corrective action in 
response to any student or recognized organization found committing, 
attempting to commit, or intentionally assisting in the commission of the 
following forms of prohibited conduct:

a)  Possession, consumption, manufacturing, or sale of illegal drugs, 
alcoholic beverages, or any other controlled substance on University owned 
or controlled property, including:
the furnishing of any controlled substance to a minor
being a minor in possession by consumption or otherwise

b)  Possession, consumption, manufacturing, or sale of illegal drugs off 
University owned or controlled property.

c)  Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or any other form of conduct, including 
actions resulting from drunkenness or illegal drug usage, which interferes 
with:
- the academic program of the University,
- the health and safety of members or visitors of the University community,
- the security of University owned or controlled property,
- the conduct of non-classroom activities (lectures, concerts, athletic 
events, and social functions),
- any other University activity or University sponsored activity or event on-
 or off-campus.

2.  Sanctions
For the purpose of enforcing the standard, this document defines student as 
any officially enrolled person at WOU.  The following sanctions are 
consistent with the Code of Student Responsibility and changes in the Code 
apply to this section.  The order of sanctions implies neither degree nor 
severity, nor appropriateness of the sanction(s) to the number or type of 
violations.  Nothing in this section precludes assigning multiple or other 
sanctions.  Possible sanctions include:

Mediation:  A student may be assigned to participate in a mediated meeting 
with the victim.

Counseling:  A student may be assigned to participate in a counseling intake 
session and to follow the recommendations of the intake counselor for 
further counseling sessions.

Alcohol/Drug Assessments:  A student may be assigned to complete an alcohol 
and/or drug evaluation and to follow the recommendations of the alcohol/drug 
counselor for treatment and/or education.

Warning:  The student or group is given a written or verbal warning that 
his/her/their acts violated specified University regulations.  The warning 
advises the student or group that further violations may result in the 
assigning of more severe sanctions.

Loss of Privileges:  The University revokes specific privileges normally 
associated with student or group status, such as participation in recognized 
activities, use of University facilities or services, or living in 
University owned student residences.

Community Service:  The student or group must perform a designated number of 
hours in the service to the community affected by his or her behavior.

Restitution:  The University requires the student or group to replace, 
restore, or pay for damaged, stolen, or misappropriated property.
Disciplinary Probation:  The University places the student or group on 
probationary status, with or without loss of designated privileges.  
Specified activities may be required prior to removal from probation.  
Probation occurs for a specified period of time and/or completion of certain 
specified activities.

Negative Notation on Transcript:  The University enters onto a students 
academic record a notation of the students violation of the Code of Student 
Responsibility.  The entry may be permanent or temporary.  If the entry is 
temporary, the Coordinator of Campus Judicial Affairs will remove the 
notation upon written request from the student.

Suspension:  The student or group is excluded from the University for a 
specified period and during that period may not enjoy academic privileges, 
participate in any University recognized function, or be allowed to reside 
in any University residence hall or building.   The group may not function 
as a recognized group for a specific period of time.

Expulsion:  The student or group is permanently excluded from the University 
and may not enjoy academic privileges, participate in any University 
recognized function, or be allowed to reside in any University residence 
hall or building.

Degree Revocation:  The University may revoke a degree if a former student 
is found to have engaged in academic dishonesty in courses taken leading to 
the degree, or if the student is found to have engaged in actions that if 
known at the time the degree was awarded would have made the student 
unqualified for the degree.

Deferred Sanction:  The execution of any sanction authorized under the Code 
of Student Responsibility may be deferred.

Sanction of Restraint:  The student may not knowingly interact with another 
student or member of the University community specified by the sanctioning 
person or body.

Suspension of Student Status for Medical or Mental Health Reasons:  Pending 
Hearing Procedures.

Placement of Deans Hold or Judicial Hold. 

Other sanctions as assigned that are deemed appropriate to the 
educational/developmental nature of the Code of Student Responsibility and 
the student(s) involved.

3.  Corrective Action
In addition to the sanctions WOU assigns to students who violate University 
standards, the appropriate judicial body may use additional corrective 
measures to facilitate a healthy change in the students behavior.  Nothing 
in this section precludes assigning multiple corrective actions.  The 
appropriate judicial body may use corrective actions other than those listed 
if appropriate.  

Possible corrective actions include:
a) Attendance at an alcohol awareness meeting(s).
b) After any violation of the Code of Student Responsibility a student may, 
at their own expense, be required to seek an alcohol evaluation.  When this 
is required, the student must provide verification to the Coordinator of 
Campus Judicial Affairs that he or she has received an evaluation and, if 
the evaluator recommends treatment, that he or she has followed the 
recommended treatment plan for continuation at WOU.
c) Participation in any corrective action does not preclude the assigning of 
other sanctions listed in II.B.2 above.  
d)  The University may waive (b) above if, after consultation with 
Counseling Center personnel, that action is found inappropriate.

4.  Reporting
The following actions will be taken to monitor behavior relevant to the 
standard:
a)  Witnesses to violation of the drug and alcohol standard will report 
violations.
b)  The Coordinator of Campus Judicial Affairs will serve as the central 
collection point for data reports on violations, sanctions, and corrective 
actions taken relevant to the standard.  

C.  Faculty and Staff
1.  Standards of Conduct
Western Oregon University has committed itself to maintaining a work place 
free from the unlawful manufacture, use, dispensing, possession, or 
distribution of alcohol or controlled substances.  Unlawful manufacture, 
use, dispensing, possession, or distribution of alcohol or controlled 
substances by WOU employees in the work place is prohibited.

2.  Sanctions
Any academic employee convicted of violating a criminal drug statute in the 
work place must notify his or her supervisor and the Provost no later than 
five (5) days after the conviction.  Any unclassified academic employee 
convicted of violating a criminal drug statute in the work place must notify 
his or her supervisor and the Provost or Vice President for Finance and 
Administration, as appropriate, no later than five (5) days after the 
conviction.  Any classified service employee convicted of violating a 
criminal drug statute in the work place must notify his or her supervisor 
and the Vice President for Finance and Administration no later than five (5) 
days after the conviction.

If a federal agency supports an employee's work, the Provost or Vice 
President for Finance and Administration will notify the federal agency 
within ten (10) days after receiving notice of the criminal drug statute 
conviction.  Within 30 days of receiving notification of an employee's 
conviction of a criminal drug, the University will take appropriate 
personnel action against such an employee, or will require the employee to 
participate satisfactorily in a controlled substance assistance or 
rehabilitation program.

Employees found in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary 
sanctions consistent with applicable provisions of state laws and 
regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and Oregon State Board of 
Higher Education administrative rules, as well as penalties under federal, 
state, and local law.  

D.  Standards during University Sponsored Off-Campus Events
1.  A University Sponsored Off-Campus Event is any event in which at least 
one of the following applies:
a)  The University plans the event, or
b)  The University pays all, or a part of, the cost of the event, or
c)  The University sponsors the event, or
d)  The University contributes any type of University owned or leased 
resources or equipment to the event, or
e)  A Western Oregon University student, faculty, or staff person represents 
the University at the event, or
f)  The event occurs within a University owned or leased property, or upon 
or within University owned or leased property, including any type of state 
vehicle, or 
g)  The event occurs during the time frame specified on an approved 
sponsorship form. 

This policy (as described in II.D.2 and II.D.3 below) applies only when one 
or more of the above conditions occurs.

2.  Students and Student Groups
Students and student groups who are not accompanied by a faculty or staff 
advisor may not purchase, consume, possess, or distribute alcohol during any 
portion of a University Sponsored Off-Campus Event if any of the conditions 
in II.D.1 apply to the event.  

During a University Sponsored Off-Campus Event (see II.D.1), students who 
are accompanied by a faculty or staff advisor may purchase, possess, or 
consume alcohol only if the following conditions are met:  1) the individual 
student is of legal drinking age (this condition must also conform with 
State of Oregon policy and all federal, state, and local laws) AND 2) the 
faculty or staff advisor has defined the official event portion of the off-
campus event to be concluded.

3.  Faculty and Staff Advisors
Faculty and staff advisors who accompany students or student groups may not 
purchase, consume, possess, or distribute alcohol during the official event 
portion of a University Sponsored Off-Campus Event if any of the conditions 
in II.D.1 apply to the event.  The official event portion of a University 
sponsored off-campus event shall be defined by the faculty or staff advisor.

Faculty and staff advisors who accompany student groups have a unique 
responsibility to that student group. Though individual students are 
responsible for their own behavior, the faculty or staff advisor is 
responsible for informing the members of the student group of the policy 
pertaining to University Sponsored Off-Campus Events and to report 
violations of this policy to the Coordinator of Campus Judicial Affairs.

Exemptions to faculty/staff behavior are included below in VII. Exceptions.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs

A.  For Students
Western Oregon University provides an environment for students which 
maximizes their potential for a drug and alcohol free lifestyle.  The 
University years often span a developmental period during which the 
establishment of individual coping strategies occurs related to academic, 
social, physical, and emotional pressures.  To assist the student in finding 
success during this developmental period, and to assist any student 
concerned about his or her drug or alcohol use, WOU provides the following 
resources:

1.  Confidential Counseling
The Health and Counseling Center provides confidential services including:
a)  Basic assessment of use level
b)  Individual and group counseling
c)  Referral assistance for specific assessment or treatment when level of 
use is abusive
d)  Workshops and support groups for adult children of alcoholics
e)  Consultation on relationships with friends, roommates, family members, 
and others who abuse drugs or alcohol
f)  Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous

Contact:  Student Health and Counseling Center 
Director 503-838-8313
Health Educator 503-838-8313

2.  Advising and Support
Each student at WOU works closely with a faculty advisor.  This relationship 
often reaches a level of trust in which the student can seek assistance for 
concerns he or she would not reveal to others. 

Contact:  Assigned advisor or any faculty or staff member with whom you feel 
comfortable.  When possible, schedule appointments during faculty office 
hours.

3.  Off-Campus Resources
Some students have close ties with helping resources prior to arriving at 
WOU.  Trusted family members, teachers, doctors, counselors, or friends are 
excellent resources if the need arises.

WOUs surrounding community offers resources found in the yellow pages of 
the telephone book under the following headings:
a)  Alcohol and Drug Helplines 1-800-621-1646
b)  Counselors - See phone listing
c)  Social Service Organizations - See phone listing
d)  Polk County Mental Health 503-623-9289
e)  Alcoholics Anonymous groups meet regularly in the community.  The 
Counseling Center provides information on meeting times and locations of 
this and other support groups.
f)  Most health insurance policies, including student health insurance, have 
some coverage for assistance and rehabilitation.  

B.  For Employees
The University supports programs for the prevention of alcohol and 
controlled substance abuse by University employees, as well as assistance 
programs for those with problems related to the abuse of alcohol and other 
drugs.  Employees found in violation of this policy may be required to 
provide evidence of satisfactory participation in a substance abuse 
assistance or rehabilitation program.  Employees can seek assistance for 
alcohol and controlled substance dependency problems through the University 
Employee Assistance Program.  Evaluation, counseling and referral services 
are available to employees through this program.  The program provides 
assistance on a confidential basis.  The health benefit packages available 
to all University employees provide at least partial reimbursement for 
treatment and rehabilitation associated with substance abuse problems.  In 
addition, employees can attend training sessions presented by the Office of 
Human Resources regarding drug and alcohol dependency and recognition of 
drug and alcohol abuse.  Contact the Office of Human Resources for 
information about the schedule of presentations. 

Curricular and Co-curricular activities, events and programs at WOU.

A.  Curricular
1.  HE 466/566, Study of Drugs and Alcohol, an upper division/graduate level 
course for health education majors.
2.  Inclusion of a substance abuse component in PE 131, Individual Health 
and Fitness, a required course for all WOU undergraduate students.
3.  Content of selected courses has been infused with information and 
experiences necessary to meet student needs.

For more information, contact the Provosts office 503-838-8271.

B.  Co-curricular
1.  Residence Life
a)  Educational Programming - Resident Assistants and Hall Government plan 
educational programs for their communities concerning alcohol and drug use.  
Examples include mocktail parties, videos with discussion, panel 
presentations, speakers, et cetera.
b)  Alcohol Awareness Week - This week, dedicated to alcohol education 
nationally, occurs every October on University campuses to raise awareness 
about alcohol use and abuse.  The residence hall staff and government plan a 
week of concentrated, hall-wide programs.  Examples include a MADD 
presentation, student speakers who have gone through alcohol or drug 
treatment, speakers from Alcoholics Anonymous, films, and videos.

For more information, contact the Office of University Residences, 503-838-
8311.

2.  Student Health and Counseling Center
a)  The Center sponsors a number of drug and alcohol awareness programs, 
both campus-wide and in the Residence Halls.
b)  The annual Spring Health Fair includes numerous drug and alcohol 
educational activities.
c)  The Counseling Center loans books related to alcohol and other drugs.

For more information, contact the Student Health and Counseling Center, 503-
838-8313.

3.  Campus Public Safety Program
The Campus Public Safety office provides alcohol and drug workshops during 
the academic year as part of the Crime Prevention Program.  The residence 
hall program provides workshops usually open to the entire WOU community.  
Programs focus on alcohol/drug awareness and responsible social interaction 
for students.  Workshop notices are published in advance.

For more information, contact the Office of Campus Public Safety, 503-838-
8481.

C.  Faculty and Staff Offerings
1.  Substance abuse, supervisors role - A workshop for supervisors 
concerning their role in being aware of and handling employees identified as 
having problems related to substance abuse.  

2.  Substance abuse, employees role - A workshop on substance abuse for 
employees which enables them to (a) work toward resolution of a personal 
problem once they have identified it and (b) effectively deal with a problem 
that they have recognized in a fellow employee.

For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources, 503-838-8490.

Applicable Legal Sanctions Under Federal, State, or Local Law for Unlawful 
Possession, Use, or Distribution of Drugs and Alcohol.

A.  Federal, state, and local laws are complex regarding penalties for 
possession, distribution, and use of controlled substances.  However, the 
absolute minimum penalty is a $500 fine for possession of some less 
dangerous drugs.  From that minimum, as the severity of the offense 
increases, the penalties increase up to a $375,000 fine and life in jail.

B.  A conviction for a minor in possession of alcohol carries with it a fine 
up to $500 with more serious offenses, such as providing alcohol to minors 
carrying more severe penalties.  The penalty for providing alcohol to minors 
can range from a $1250 fine to a $6250 fine, a year in jail, and community 
service.  The most severe penalties result from accidents or incidents in 
which involve intoxicated participants.  This category also includes those 
who may have supplied the alcohol to participants.

Health Risks Associated with the Abuse of Alcohol and other Drugs

Stimulants - Speed up the central nervous system.	
   Amphetamines (Meth, speed, uppers, crank, Ritalin)	- may cause 
hallucinations, heart problems, malnutrition, dependency, paranoid 
psychosis, death, affects fetus.	   
   Cocaine - (Coke, snow, crack, rockclassified as a narcotic) - may cause 
confusion, depression, convulsions, damaged nasal membranes, lung lesions, 
dependency, coma, paranoid psychosis, death, affects fetus.	   

Depressants - Relax the central	nervous system.
   Barbiturates (Phenobarb), Tranquilizers (Xlonopin, Xanax), Methaqualone 
(Quaaludes) - may cause confusion, loss of coordination, tolerance, 
dependency, seizures, coma, death.  Especially dangerous when combined with 
alcohol.	   
	
Cannabis - Alters perception and mood.
   Marijuana (Grass, pot, weed), Hashish (Hash, hash oil)  - may cause 
confusion, loss of coordination, tolerance, dependence, lung damage, 
decreased sex drive.	   
			   
Hallucinogens - Distort reality	
   Lysergic Acid (LSD, acid), Mescaline (Peyote), MDA, X (Ecstasy Designer 
drugs), Psilocybin (Mushrooms) - may cause hallucinations, panic, tolerance, 
flashbacks, possible birth defects in users children, long-term psychosis 
in susceptible persons.	   
   Phencyclidine (PCP, angel dust) - may cause depression, confusion, 
hallucinations, coma, irrational behavior, tolerance, convulsions, death.
	   
Narcotics - Lower pain perception	
   Heroin (H, scag, junk, smack), Morphine (M, dreamer), Codeine (Vicodan, 
Percocet), Opium - may cause lethargy, apathy, loss of judgment and self-
control, tolerance, dependence, convulsions, coma, death, malnutrition, 
infection, hepatitis, HIV, decreased sex drive.	   
			   
Deliriants - 	Create delirium
   Aerosol Products, Lighter Fluid, Paint Thinner, Amyl Nitrate (Poppers), 
Other Inhalants - may cause confusion, loss of coordination, hallucinations, 
convulsions, death, dependence, damage to lungs, brain, liver, and bone 
marrow.	   
		   
Alcohol - Central nervous system depressant - may cause tolerance, 
dependence, depression, coma, death, cancer, heart and liver damage, 
decreased sex performance, and fetal alcohol syndrome
	 
Exceptions

The president of the University may permit the service of alcohol on state 
property or authorize consumption by an employee for purposes of employment 
(e.g. Foundation events, etc.).  This exception must conform to the campus 
alcohol policy which prohibits alcohol from being possessed, consumed, 
furnished, distributed, sold, or manufactured anywhere on campus at 
anytime.  The exception must also conform with State of Oregon policy and 
all federal, state and local laws.  A request for an exception must be 
submitted to the president a minimum of 30 days in advance of the event.  

In addition, sponsors of the event must comply with the following risk 
control standards:
1. Hire a vendor licensed to serve alcoholic beverages.  The OLCC Special 
Dispenser and Caterer Dispenser license are equally acceptable (ORS 471.542).
2. Verify that all alcohol servers hold service permits and have passed the 
Server Education Course.
3. Arrange for the provision and instruction of enough persons to observe 
patron behavior.
4. Inform the servers of the agencys standards and expectations for alcohol 
service and control. Empower servers to cut off drinkers.  Make clear that 
the licensee must adhere to its responsibilities.
5. Share this policy and any specific risk control plan with vendors and co-
sponsors.
6. Assure that the licensees plan to deal with alcohol over-service 
problems is adequate.
7. Appoint an agency employee to observe the performance of the vendor and 
assist in observing guests behavior.  The staff person must also have 
successfully completed the Server Education Course.  No employees on duty or 
representing the state will drink alcoholic beverages.
8. The contract with a licensed vendor must:
9. Require that the vendor indemnify and hold harmless the agency for any 
claim made against the agency due to the vendors negligence.  Use this 
wording in your contract:  Vendor shall indemnify, defend, and hold 
harmless the State of Oregon, the Oregon University System, and Western 
Oregon University, its officers, divisions, agents, and employees from all 
claims, suits, or actions of any nature arising out of the activities of the 
contractor, its officers, subcontractors, agents or employees under this 
contract.
10. Require the vendor to have workers compensation insurance and general 
liability insurance (including contractual liability).  The latter must 
include a liquor liability endorsement with a coverage limit of at least $1 
million.  The liability insurance must be endorsed to name the agency and 
the State of Oregon as additional insureds.  A vendor or caterer who cannot 
readily meet this common requirement bears careful investigation before 
considering an exception.
11. Prior to the event, obtain certificates of insurance from the vendor to 
verify all required insurance coverages.  Give the vendor this wording on 
the certificate by its insurance agent:  "It is agreed that the State of 
Oregon, the Oregon University System, and Western Oregon University, and 
their divisions, officers, and employees are Additional Insureds but only 
with respect to the vendors activities under this contract.

The following are intended as guidelines for sponsors of the event:
12. Do not allow open, self-service bars.
13. Limit container sizes to no greater than these normal commercial 
standards:
- One ounce, hard liquor
- Ten ounce beers
- Six ounce wine servings
a) Limit the number of drinks to two.  An exception is an event for tasting 
or sampling of Oregon products.  Do not allow sampling of large 
quantities.  Tasting containers and servings must be smaller than normal 
commercial size.
b) Limit alcohol consumption to the immediate premises where the alcohol is 
being served.
c) For receptions, limit the time of alcohol service to no more than 60-90 
minutes.  Stop service at least 30 minutes before the reception ends.  The 
last drinks provided at the reception should be non-alcoholic.  Arrange some 
activity to keep people on site for that last 30 minutes.
d) Select sites that require minimal travel for participants.  Consider 
availability of taxi service or overnight lodging.  
e) The event should occur on the licensees premises to reduce liability 
risk.  Licensees are most clearly responsible for the conduct of patrons on 
the licensees premises.  Avoid sites with long flights of stairs, wading 
pools, or any other hazard that could place a careless drinker at risk.

    AUTHORITY

Public Law 101-226, Section 22:  Drug Free Schools and Communities.

    APPROVAL

Public Law 101-226, Section 22:  Drug-Free Schools and Communities, requires 
Western Oregon University (WOU) to inform you of the Universitys standards 
and sanctions, programs available, health risks associated with, and 
possible civil penalties involved with the abuse of illegal drugs and 
alcohol.  You may contact any of the following places on campus for more 
detailed information concerning any aspect of this document: the Vice 
President for Student Affairs office, the Provosts office, the Vice 
President for Finance and Administration office, the Student Health and 
Counseling Center, the Office of University Residences, the Office of Campus 
Public Safety, and the Office of Human Resources.