Student Handbook

Actions and Sanctions for Violations of Skidmore College's Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Range of Possible Actions and Sanctions

Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Level V

Students will meet with a College Administrator to determine responsibility and to assign sanctions as appropriate

Level I Violations

Open container (under 21 and/or in public area)
Possession or consumption of alcohol (under 21 or in a residence hall)

1st Offense	2nd Offense	3rd Offense
Parental notification $25 Fine	Parental notification $75 fine One point	Parental notification $150 fine Educational sanction e.g. BASICS (at the student's expense) A 4th level I violation will be referred to the Student Conduction process e.g. Integrity Board, Administrative Hearing Board, etc. Two points

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Level II Violations

Public intoxication/disorderly conduct (including public urination)
Possession or consumption of alcohol (possession of 6 or more standard drinks)
Possession of alcohol paraphernalia (e.g. funnel, keg, beer pong table, etc.)
Permitting underage drinking in residence
Possession of a false ID
Possession of drug paraphernalia (e.g. pipe, bong, hookah, etc.)
Hosting an unauthorized event with alcohol present (e.g. Apartments, etc.)

1st Offense	2nd Offense	3rd Offense
Parental notification $100 fine Educational sanction e.g. BASICS (at student's expense) Apartment event requests may be rescinded for all apartment residents for a specified period of time Two points	Parental notification $200 fine Alcohol and/or drug assessment by certified provider and recommended treatment (at student's expense) Apartments with a second violation: All residents of apartment may be held accountable and sanctioned as a 2nd offense Three points	Parental notification Referral to the Student Conduction process e.g. Integrity Board, Administrative Hearing Board, etc. Sanctions may include removal from campus residence, suspension, or dismissal from college. Four points

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Level III Violations

Permitting and/or participating in mass consumption of alcohol (including games)
Possession or use of marijuana (less than 25 grams)
Use or manufacturing a false ID
Public intoxication at any academic or social event sponsored by Skidmore
The use of any substance in a way that was not intended for the purpose of altering mood, perception, and/or performance without medical advice.

1st Offense	2nd Offense	3rd Offense
Parental notification $200 fine Educational sanction e.g. BASICS (at student's expense) Alcohol and/or drug assessment by certified provider and recommended treatment (at student's expense) Apartment event requests may be rescinded for all apartment residents for a specified period of time Three points	Parental notification $400 fine Alcohol and/or drug assessment by certified provider and recommended treatment (at student's expense) Apartments with a second violation: All residents of apartment may be held accountable and sanctioned as a 2nd offense Four points	Parental notification Referral to the Student Conduction process e.g. Integrity Board, Administrative Hearing Board, etc. Sanctions may include removal from campus residence, suspension, or dismissal from college. Five points

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Level IV Violations

Criminal possession or use of any illegal substance, e.g. marijuana (25 grams or more)

1st Offense

2nd Offense

Parental notification
$500 fine
Police notification (at the Dean of Student Affairs' or a designee's discretion)
Educational sanction e.g. BASICS (at student's expense)
Alcohol and/or drug assessment by certified provider and recommended treatment (at student's expense)
Referral to the Student Conduction process e.g. Integrity Board, Administrative Hearing Board, etc. Sanctions may include removal from campus residence, suspension, or dismissal from college.
Four points

College suspension or dismissal
Parental notification
Five points

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Level V Violations

Production or sale of any illegal substances, e.g. marijuana, stimulants, and prescription drugs, etc.
Arrested for DUI, DWI, DWAI

1st Offense

2nd Offense

Parental notification
$500 fine
Police notification (at the Dean of Student Affairs' or a designee's discretion)
Educational sanction e.g. BASICS (at student's expense)
Alcohol and/or drug assessment by certified provider and recommended treatment (at student's expense)
Referral to the Student Conduction process e.g. Integrity Board, Administrative Hearing Board, etc. Sanctions may include removal from campus residence, suspension, or dismissal from college.
Five points

College dismissal
Parental notification

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Corresponding Point System to the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Grid

Under the Alcohol and Other Drug policy all students found in violation of an alcohol or drug offense will be assigned "points" respectively.

A college administrator will meet with the student who violated the College policy; the administrator will assign points at that time. Points are cumulative. For example, a student who is assigned 1 point in September for a Level I violation, 2nd offense (open container) and, 5 points in October, for a Level III violation, 3rd offense (possession of marijuana less than 25 grams) now has a point total of 6 points. In addition to the possible "Range of Actions and Sanctions" listed in the Alcohol and Other Drug Grid, if a student accumulates 10 or more points during their time at Skidmore College, the student will be suspended from the College.

"Points" are assigned to a student based on the severity of the violation. Accordingly repeat violations and higher level violations will result in a greater number of "points" being assigned.

Additional points may be assigned to a student based on the actions and behaviors linked to the initial alcohol violation. These additional "points" are assigned at the discretion of the college administrator and/or respective conduct board. Students may be assigned additional "points" on each of listed violations that apply to the violation.

Verbal, written or oral, abusive, and/or harassing behavior directed toward any College officials, including but not limited to Campus Safety and Office of Residential Life staff (1-2 points)
Physically abusive, harassing, harmful, or threatening behavior directed toward any College officials, including but not limited to Campus Safety and Office of Residential Life staff. This may include but is not limited to kicking, punching, slamming doors, throwing items, and unwarranted touching (1-5 points)
Failure to attend scheduled meetings with College officials without prior notice and/or permission of the College official (1 point)
Failure to complete any portion of assigned sanctions with in assigned time frame without permission of a College official (1 point)
Damage to, misuse, or theft of College property (1-2 points plus restitution)
When appropriate, the College encourages students to work with a professional counselor to consider the impact of AOD use on their academic accomplishment and standing in the community and to resolve any developing drug or alcohol problems. If AOD abuse disrupts the academic or residential setting, the College may require the student to withdraw from school until he or she can document a successful resolution of the problem to the satisfaction of the College.

The College requires students to request emergency medical assistance for someone who may be suffering from alcohol poisoning. An EMT from Campus Safety or local emergency medical response will respond and evaluate the student. If medical assistance is deemed necessary, the College requires for the student to be transported to the hospital for medical attention. Symptoms of alcohol poisoning can include unconsciousness or unresponsiveness, slow breathing, vomiting, and cold or pale skin.

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