From:
Tuttle, David
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 9:18 AM
To: Trinity Students
Subject: Policy information: Student Responsibility
Dear Students,
Our policies are quite simple: Respect yourself, others, the community, and property and be responsible for your actions. It is my duty to inform you of the policies and consequences for some other violations of the standards of the University that also mirror the laws of Texas. When the University does respond to violations, we don't cling to pre-determined "cookie-cutter" sanctions that back us - and students - into a corner. Nevertheless, consider the following as guidelines that are generally followed in order to provide consistent parameters.
Please refer to the Student Handbook for a full description of all major University standards. (This is last year’s, but the policies are the same.)
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/res_life/media/Student_handbook.pdf
Alcohol
First sanction
- Participation in an on-line educational course (with a $35 fee).
- Limited probation for the time remaining at Trinity
University (this probation is in place only for further alcohol violations: a
second violation leads to broader "general" probation).
- A fine of $50 to $100. Revenue from fines is
applied directly to on-line alcohol courses for future entering classes at
Trinity.
- Parental notification if alcohol infraction is
coupled with other simultaneous violations of policy.
Second sanction
- Alcohol-use consultation (a meeting with a staff
member to assess if there may be potential problematic drinking).
- General probation for the time remaining at Trinity
University (any violation while on general probation may result in suspension).
-
Parental notification
Third alcohol violation
- Suspension for at least one semester.
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 notification.
To learn more about the Trinity philosophy on alcohol, the full alcohol policy, and resource information for getting help - or learning more about alcohol-related issues, please review the information on the Trinity alcohol page.
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/student_affairs/alcohol/index.htm
Drugs
First sanction - probation for the remainder of time at Trinity, parental notification, and completion of on-line educational coursework.
Second sanction/1st time incident that is severe in nature (usually involving large quantities and/or distribution) - suspension for at least one semester.
Hazing
Please refer to the Student Handbook for the full policy on Hazing. Any individual found responsible for violating the hazing policy will face suspension of at least one semester.
Vandalism, defacement, destruction of University property
In addition to referral to the Conduct Board students may be removed from the specific residence hall or from living on campus, including barring from the residence halls and loss of room money.
Weapons
Students may not have firearms or ammunition on campus, including in vehicles, and regardless of intent. The general guideline for a violation of this policy is suspension of at least one semester.
Please note that documentation of violations is considered part of the student record and maintained in the Dean of Students Office (this is different than the academic record kept in the Registrars Office). At times, and only when students or former students give consent to a third party, we are asked to disclose conduct histories. This happens most often with law school admission, admittance to the (legal) bar, and in government background checks.
Please direct any comments or questions to me at dtuttle@trinity.edu.
Mr. David M. Tuttle
Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life
Trinity University
One Trinity Place #40
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
Blog: http://trinitydean.blogspot.com/
Northrup Hall, Room 118
Staffed office (210) 999-8843, Direct line (210) 999-8844, Fax (210) 999-8885