Biennial Review Report of the University of South Alabama s. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program AY AY

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1 Biennial Review Report of the University of South Alabama s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program AY AY Biennial Review Committee Membership Dr. Andrea Agnew, Assistant Dean of Students/Student Conduct Administrator Dr. James Bridgeforth, Associate Director, Housing and Dining Services Dr. Angela Coleman, Associate Vice-President, Institutional Effectiveness Ms. Jinni Frisbey, Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator Dr. Robert Hanks, Director, Counseling and Testing Services (Chair) Dr. Michael Mitchell, Vice-President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students Ms. Esther Rogers, Employee Assistance Program Counselor Ms. Lydia Temonia, Accreditation and Compliance Coordinator, University Police

2 I. Introduction A. In compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (EDGAR Part 86), the Biennial Review Committee was organized by Dr. Michael Mitchell, Vice-President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, in March Chaired by Dr. Robert Hanks, Director, Counseling and Testing Services, the committee utilized the U.S. Department of Education s Complying with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations as a guide for the review process. The primary tasks of the review committee were to accomplish the following: 1. Determine the effectiveness of the University s drug and alcohol abuse prevention program; 2. Ensure that the University had consistently enforced disciplinary sanctions related to drug and alcohol conduct violations; 3. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the University s drug and alcohol abuse prevention program and outline strategies for program improvement. B. The Biennial Review Committee met on the following dates to achieve these objectives: 3/11/15, 3/25/15, and 4/10/15. C. The following departments and personnel provided information for this report: Aramark Dining Services Assistant Dean of Students/Student Conduct Administrator Athletics Department Campus Recreation Center for Academic Learning and Civic Engagement Counseling and Testing Services Department of Music Department of Theater and Dance Employee Assistance Program Human Resources Department Housing and Dining Services Office of Campus Involvement Office of Institutional Effectiveness Office of the Registrar Student Center Student Health Center University Police Department University Programs/Jaguar Productions Vice-President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students 1

3 II. Description of Alcohol and Drug Prevention Elements A. Alcohol Free Options 1. Hundreds of alcohol free activities are offered annually for students by Housing and Dining Services, University Programs, Jaguar Productions, Office of Campus Involvement, Department of Music, Department of Theater and Dance, and Athletics Department. 2. Service learning opportunities are provided by the Center for Academic Learning and Civic Engagement. These were pursued by 4,240 students in AY and 3,794 in AY The University has a Student Center and Campus Recreation Center that are utilized by hundreds of students daily throughout the year. 4. Campus Recreation offers intramural sports competitions and outdoor adventures (e.g., camping trips, canoe/kayak paddles) throughout the year. 5. Non-alcoholic beverages are promoted at student events. 6. The campus features a hiking trail, disc golf course, tennis courts, and outdoor track that are used by students. B. Normative Environment 1. The University academic schedule includes the offering of courses during evening hours on Thursdays and Fridays as well as during weekends. 2. Class attendance is encouraged as many faculty impose an academic penalty on students for unexcused absences. 3. All University operated residence halls are substance free by policy. 4. Counseling and Testing Services provides training for faculty and staff on how to identify and intervene with students suspected of having a mental health and/or substance abuse problem. 5. Counseling and Testing Services provides training for Community Directors and Resident Assistants in Housing and Dining Services on mental health and substance abuse issues. Doctoral students from the Combined Clinical & Counseling Psychology doctoral program assist with this training. 2

4 6. The Employee Assistance Program Counselor provides training for hospital supervisory personnel on identifying and responding to employees suspected of having a substance abuse problem. 7. Counseling and Testing Services conducted a social norms marketing campaign from AY to AY that featured the following message: The majority (63%) of USA students have 0-3 drinks when they party. The aim of this campaign was to challenge misperceptions concerning student alcohol use. 8. Students have the opportunity to serve as academic peer mentors through the Student Academic Success and Retention Department. 9. Pro-health messages are publicized by various departments and units including Student Health Center, Counseling and Testing Services, and USA Health System. 10. Counseling and Testing Services staff members provide substance abuse presentations each year, particularly for students enrolled in Freshman Year Experience classes. 11. Counseling and Testing Services promotes utilization of e-chug, an evidence supported on-line alcohol assessment and personalized feedback program. Some 1559 students completed this program during the two academic years under review. Additionally, the Counseling and Testing Services Substance Abuse Program web page provides access to U-Lifeline s Confidential Self-Evaluator, which includes a substance abuse assessment component, and the Alcohol 101 Plus interactive educational program. Additional substance abuse information and links to other relevant resources are found at the following online location: Invited speakers made alcohol and drug presentations to student athletes in February 2012 and again in February Counseling and Testing Services collaborates with other departments and organizations such as Campus Recreation; the Student Health Center; Jag Health Team; University Police; Housing and Dining Services; University Programs; Jaguar Productions; the Violence Prevention Alliance; and the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services in planning and implementing OktSOBERfest in connection with National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week with a special emphasis on creating attractive alcohol free activities. 14. During the month of October, the University Police Department conducts a program called Sobriety Rewards. During their normal patrols, police officers invite students to take a portable breath test, advising them that if they blow under the legal limit for their age, they will receive a reward (e.g., movie ticket, car wash, oil change coupon, etc.). They are further advised that no penalty will be applied for failing the 3

5 test but those who do are given educational materials. This program is especially promoted as a part of OktSOBERfest. 15. Representatives from Student Affairs and faculty members collaborated in conducting sexual assault prevention programs during the fall semesters of both years. While the main focus was on sexual assault prevention, these programs featured the sharing of information about the link between alcohol and drug use on sexual assault and instruction on bystander intervention. 16. Students found responsible for alcohol and/or other drug code of conduct violations were required to complete Judicial Educator educational modules or e-chug as a part of their sanctions. 17. In February 2014, a Safe Spring Break event was conducted by Student Affairs staff that featured a social media campaign and Safe Spring Break pledge promotion. 18. Counseling and Testing Services provides printed information about substances of abuse to students at special on-campus events such as the Jag Blast campus fair held annually at the beginning of the new academic year. 19. Resident Assistants in Housing and Dining Services hold floor meetings at the beginning of each academic year to talk with residents in their respective areas about various policies, including those related to alcohol and drug prohibitions. C. Alcohol Availability 1. The use of alcohol is restricted on campus. 2. Student organizations desiring to have alcohol available at social functions must obtain prior approval from the Campus Involvement Office. Further, if approved there must be a designated server of alcohol; food and non-alcoholic beverages have to be made available and featured as prominently as alcohol at these events; the events cannot be advertised as B.Y.O.B, and the serving of alcohol has to cease at least 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to end. Additionally, advertising for the event cannot include any reference to alcohol, drinking games or any other activity that encourages the misuse of alcohol. Finally, a faculty advisor has to be present for the duration of the event. 3. The use of kegs and common alcohol containers on campus is prohibited. 4. Aramark, the University food service provider, requires their employees who are involved in serving alcohol to complete the TIPS (Training in Intervention Procedures) program. 4

6 5. With the exception of the Mitchell Center and Stanky Field, alcohol is not served at on-campus athletic events. 6. Alcohol is not routinely served in any student dining facility on campus. 7. All rush activities held by Greek organizations have to be alcohol free. D. Marketing and Promotion of Alcohol 1. The on-campus promotion of activities or events cannot include alcohol advertising or sponsorship by alcohol marketers without the prior approval of the Vice-President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. 2. Alcohol cannot be used as an inducement to participate in an event. 3. Alcohol cannot be portrayed as a solution to personal problems or as an enhancement to social, sexual or academic status. 4. Promotional materials cannot refer to the amount of alcoholic beverages available. E. Policy Enforcement 1. Student organizations having social functions on campus where alcohol is served are required to have a University Police officer present during the event. 2. The University Police Department enforces driver s license penalties for minors violating alcohol laws. 3. The Police Department enforces penalties for alcohol use and/or possession by minors, sale of alcohol to minors, buying alcohol for minors, possession of fake IDs, and penalties related to illicit drug use, possession, manufacture, and distribution. 4. The Police Department conducts on-campus roadblocks intermittently to detect alcohol and/or drug use violators. 5. Aramark Dining Services employs its own compliance supervisors who are utilized at oncampus events to make sure that alcohol is not served to underage patrons or those who are attempting to drink to excess. 6. Resident Assistants in Housing and Dining Services complete health and safety room inspections at least twice each semester and report discovery of alcohol and/or drugs or drug paraphernalia to the professional staff. 5

7 F. Screening, Treatment, and Referral Services 1. Counseling and Testing Services provides substance abuse assessments, counseling and referral services for students. The counselor with primary responsibility for substance abuse counseling utilizes motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy in working with students, both of which are evidenced supported interventions. The Employee Assistance Counselor provides similar services for employees. 2. Students and/or employees who need treatment beyond what can be provided on campus are referred to the appropriate community provider based on a consideration of the type of treatment needed (e.g., outpatient vs inpatient), health insurance coverage, accessibility of treatment, and openness of the involved individual to the options presented. 3. Physicians affiliated with the Student Health Center routinely screen new patients for alcohol and drug problems as a part of their standard intake procedures. 4. Counseling and Testing Services participated in National Alcohol Screening Day during both academic years. In April 2013, 79 students were screened and in April 2014, 139 students were screened. Students who screened positively were encouraged to either quit or cut back on their drinking and when indicated, to pursue treatment. Treatment resource information was provided. 5. Student athletes are subject to random or physician directed drug testing and/or may be selected by the NCAA for testing as a way of screening for drug involvement. Student athletes with positive test results are required to undergo a substance abuse assessment and counseling provided by Counseling and Testing Services and to undergo follow-up drug testing for a minimum of 90 days. 6. Employees from selected departments (e.g., University Police) are subject to alcohol and drug testing at the time of employment, randomly, and/or for cause. Prospective employees testing positively are not eligible for employment. Current employees testing positively for alcohol and other drug use are referred for a mandated substance abuse assessment with the Employee Assistance Program Counselor and referred for treatment as appropriate or are terminated depending upon the circumstances involved. III. Evaluation of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program A. In the process of evaluating program effectiveness the Biennial Review Committee reviewed the following: results of a Fall 2011 Alcohol and Drug Survey (Appendix 1); information about student utilization of e-chug (on-line alcohol prevention program) and composite alcohol use data drawn from this same program (Appendix 2); results of a student survey regarding impact of e-chug on program completers (Appendix 3); 6

8 results of two National Alcohol Screening Day events (Appendix 4); substance abuse prevention presentation posttest scores and evaluations by students (Appendix 5); faculty/staff feedback on trainings provided to teach participants how to identify and respond to distressed students (Appendix 6); records of on-campus drug and alcohol legal offenses (Appendix 7); records of student disciplinary cases involving drug and/or alcohol code of conduct violations (Appendix 8); results of an audit performed to assess consistency of sanctioning for these violations (Appendix 9); record of emergency transports to local hospitals of students having alcohol and/or drug related medical issues (Appendix 10); student athlete random drug testing results (Appendix 11); and trends in employee utilization of Employee Assistance Program. B. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the University s drug and alcohol abuse prevention program is a complex task. However, based on a review of the available data, the committee concluded that there was sufficient evidence to suggest that the overall program had been effective in reducing drug and alcohol misuse by students and employees. This belief was based in part on the fact that the institution had utilized multifaceted and evidenced based approaches to prevention, which included the application of environmental as well as individual focused interventions. The most recent survey of alcohol and other drug use by USA students had revealed rates of alcohol misuse and marijuana use that were below national averages for college students, based on comparative data published by the CORE Institute at Southern Illinois University. Further, information drawn from the aforementioned online alcohol prevention program and alcohol screening events, although not conclusive, was at least suggestive of lower rates of alcohol misuse among students compared to national norms. However, the committee recognized that other factors beyond the University s prevention efforts could account for these favorable comparisons including the makeup of the student population (e.g., high percentage of commuters, relatively high percentage of students who work, etc.) as well as other unknown variables. The committee did conclude that disciplinary sanctions had been consistently imposed on student alcohol and drug code of conduct violators as reflected in the aforementioned audit (Appendix 9). C. Strengths of the program include its multifaceted approach as reflected in the description of the six major components described above and the use of evidence based approaches such as restricting alcohol access and promotion; offering substance free housing; providing many alcohol free options for students; conducting social norms marketing campaigns; strictly enforcing AOD laws and policies; and use of motivational interviewing with substance abuse clients seen for counseling. Identified weaknesses of the program include the fragmented nature of data gathering and analysis used to evaluate program effectiveness and make improvements, and the absence of written policies and procedures related to the distribution of the University s drug and alcohol prevention statement of policy to employees and students on an annual basis. Another weakness was related to the distribution of the required information to students. While there was a distribution of the required information made in the Fall semester, there was no official distribution of required material made to students enrolling after the Fall semester during the years of interest. However, clearly all students attending USA could participate in 7

9 any or all of the program activities outlined in the report. All of these concerns are addressed below. IV. Dissemination of Alcohol and Drug Prevention Policy A. As noted, the Biennial Review Committee determined that the University did not have a written policy and procedure for the development and dissemination of its drug and alcohol abuse prevention statement of policy. This issue has now been addressed with the development of the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Policy (Appendix 12). This assigns the joint responsibility for the development and dissemination of the required policy statement to the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources, and the Vice-President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. This new policy outlines the distribution procedure for the statement of policy which will ensure that each student and employee is provided with the required information annually. This new policy will be included in the Staff Employee Handbook published by Human Resources. B. As a part of the biennial review process, the former Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Statement of Policy was reviewed and revised by the Committee Chair and an Associate University Attorney with input from the Executive Vice President. It has been renamed the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Statement of Policy (attached) and includes all of the Department of Education required information about standards of conduct; federal and state legal sanctions; drug and alcohol related health risks; drug and alcohol programs available to students and employees; and disciplinary sanctions. The revision included the updating of state legal references and the inclusion of additional information about counseling services and prevention programming. V. Plans for Improvements in Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Program A. Beyond the improvements already in place, the committee recognized a need for a more comprehensive and better coordinated approach to the gathering, analysis, and use of relevant data. With the input of the Associate Vice-President, Institutional Effectiveness, a plan for future data collection was developed which includes the following: 1. Review of trend data related to student usage of AOD assessment and counseling services (collection beginning fall 2015); 2. Review of trend data about student referrals to Counseling and Testing Services related to student abuse of AOD (collection beginning fall 2015); 3. Survey to discern levels of student and faculty/staff awareness about abuse of AOD and campus resources available to them (items will be added to the USA General Student Survey and faculty survey beginning fall 2015); 8

10 4. General survey to discern levels of student and faculty/staff awareness about USA s AOD abuse and prevention programs (items will be added to the USA General Student Survey and faculty survey beginning fall 2015); 5. General survey to seek feedback from students and faculty/staff about ways USA might improve its AOD abuse and prevention program (items will be added to the USA General Student Survey and faculty survey beginning fall 2015); 6. Survey of student AOD use with the on-line version of the CORE Institute s Alcohol and Drug Survey instrument (data collection to begin fall 2015); 7. Review of trend data related to student participation in AOD educational programming (data collection to begin fall 2015); 8. Review of trend data related to faculty/staff participation in AOD training and/or educational programming (data collection to begin fall 2015); 9. Surveys of student participants in attendance at substance abuse presentations to discern satisfaction with the presentation and whether participants gained new knowledge or reinforced existing knowledge associated with preventing abuse of AOD (data collection to begin fall 2015); 10. Surveys of faculty and staff participants in attendance at training designed to help them recognize and take action (as needed) related to student use and/or abuse of AOD or student mental health issues. Surveys used to discern increases in knowledge about how to recognize when students are experiencing problems with substance abuse or mental health issues (data collection to begin fall 2015). B. Apart from enhanced data gathering and analysis, other planned program improvements include the following: 1. Electronic distribution of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Statement of Policy to all students every semester (including summer); 2. Development and implementation of social norms marketing campaign in January 2016 for alcohol prevention purposes; 3. Continued efforts to substantially increase utilization of the e-chug alcohol prevention program by student athletes, Greeks, and freshmen; 4. Housing and Dining Services will begin designating October of each year as an alcohol and drug awareness month and will provide information to students about substances of abuse as well as relevant resources via bulletin boards and other means; 5. The Assistant Dean of Students and Student Conduct Administrator will provide to each student adjudicated for alcohol and/or other drug code of conduct violations 9

11 information about on-campus and community AOD treatment resources as well as links to on-line resources (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous); 6. The Employee Assistance Program Counselor will take steps to increase employee awareness and utilization of EAP services. These measures will include but not be limited to campus wide s to employees each semester and presentations to employees at events such as the Student Affairs annual staff retreat. C. The Biennial Review Committee is scheduled to reconvene in January 2016 to review the data gathered during the fall semester 2015 and use it as a basis for planning further program improvements. USA Biennial Review Report Approval Approved: Tony G. Waldrop, Ph.D., President Date: 10

12 Appendix 1 Fall 2011 Alcohol and Drug Survey* Prepared by Robert B. Hanks, Ed.D., Associate Director & Prevention Coordinator Counseling & Testing Services University of South Alabama An on-line survey of USA students (n=1027) was conducted during September 2011 as a part of our alcohol and drug prevention assessment efforts and to provide data related to a planned social norms marketing campaign. The survey included questions about alcohol, marijuana, and cigarette use. Given below is a summary of the results: Sample Characteristics Volunteer sample of students age 19 and older N= % Female Mean Age =26 On Campus = 20% Freshman 11% Sophomore 15% Junior 20% Senior 24% Graduate/Professional 27% Other 3% Results Summary Students Reporting "0" Drinks Per Week = 45% Mean Number of Drinks Per Week = 2.8 Mean Number of Drinks When Partying = 3.3 Mean Number of Days Alcohol Consumed (Past Month) = 4.2 Male/Female Students Having 5/4 or More Drinks at Sitting (Past two weeks) = 32% Any Alcohol Use (Past Month) = 64% Cigarette Use (Past month) = 21% Marijuana Use (Past month) = 12% *Survey conducted by Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning, University of South Alabama; data collected through on-line survey. 11

13 Appendix 2 Alcohol Electronic Check-Up to Go (e-chug) Program description: e-chug is an on-line alcohol assessment and feedback program. It has been shown to be effective in reducing the alcohol consumption of heavy drinking college students. It is accessed through Counseling and Testing Services-Substance Abuse Program web page. Students involved in freshman orientation, Freshman Year Experience classes, Greeks, and others have been encouraged to complete this program. Between August 1, 2012 and July 31, 2014, 1559 students completed this program. Composite data drawn from program participants included the following: 65% of program completers were female 78% freshmen, 6% sophomores, 6% juniors, 7% seniors, 3% other. Mean number of drinks per month was 9.4 Mean negative consequences score on Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test was 2.7 (scores of 8 or higher suggest a problem) Mean estimated peak blood alcohol concentration for typical week was.03 Mean estimated peak blood alcohol concentration during heaviest drinking episode was.07 12

14 Appendix 3 Report of e-chug Program Impact on Program Completers Survey Description: Counseling and Testing Services randomly selected 100 students who had completed e-chug during the summer of 2014 as a part of freshman orientation. These students were ed and asked to complete a brief two question survey using Survey Monkey. The questions were as follows: (1) Did you review the personalized feedback report generated for you when you took Alcohol Check-up to Go (e-chug)? and (2) If you answered yes, did reviewing this report result in your thinking about making changes in the way you drink? Forty students (97.6% of respondents) indicated that they had read the personalized feedback report generated by the program. Of those who had reviewed the report, 38.5% indicated that it resulted in their contemplating a change in the way they drank. Based on these survey results, Counseling and Testing Services staff concluded that this program was having the desired effect. 13

15 Appendix 4 National Alcohol Screening Day Results Program Description: Counseling and Testing Services promoted awareness of and staffed National Alcohol Screening Day each April. The screenings were held during AY and AY in the Fresh Food Market dining area. Students were invited to complete screening questionnaires used to assess their alcohol use. Staff scored the instruments and provided personalized feedback to participants. The feedback included advice to cut back or quit drinking as well as a referral for treatment when indicated. This is part of a national alcohol screening project sponsored by Screening for Mental Health, Inc. Results by Year April 2013 Total Number Screened: 79 Total with Positive Screens: 15 (19%) April 2014 Total Number Screened: 139 Total with Positive Screens: 24 (17%) 14

16 Appendix 5 USA Substance Abuse Program Alcohol and Other Drug Post- test/evaluation True/False 1. Most USA students either drink in moderation or not at all. 2. Alcohol experts recommend that students reduce the risk for negative consequences related to drinking by keeping blood alcohol levels below Symptoms of alcohol poisoning include loss of consciousness, cold/clammy skin, and irregular breathing. 4. If a student is suffering from alcohol poisoning, bystanders should put the student on his/her side and call Alcohol is more likely than other drugs to be involved in date rape situations. 6. Strategies for drinking in moderation include the idea of having no more than two drinks per hour. 7. It is a good idea to eat food before and/or while drinking alcohol. 8. Binge drinking for most men involves having five or more drinks in about two hours and for most women, having four or more drinks in about two hours. 9. Research evidence suggests that habitual marijuana use has no significant effects on a person s concentration, memory, and/or problem solving ability. 10. The so- called fake pot is considered to be much safer than natural marijuana. Evaluation Please Rate Your Overall Satisfaction with the Presentation (Circle Number) Very Dissatisfied Neutral Very Satisfied Comments: AY : Average Posttest Score = 90%; Average Satisfaction Rating =

17 Appendix 6 Counseling & Testing Services University of South Alabama Presentation Evaluation Form Topic: Identifying and Responding to Distressed Students Name of Presenter: Dr. Bob Hanks Date: Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements using the following scale: Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree The speaker was knowledgeable of the topic Information was presented clearly The speaker was responsive to questions The visual aids/handouts were helpful Presentation improved my knowledge of how to recognize and refer distressed students Comments/Suggestions: Signature: Mean Rating for Item 5 AY = 4.5 AY =

18 Appendix 7 University of South Alabama Police Department AOD Offense Report Academic Year Alcohol Possession Minor Distribution to Minor Public Intoxication DUI Drugs Possession/Use Sale/Distribution Marijuana Paraphernalia Academic Year Alcohol Possession Minor Distribution to Minor Public Intoxication DUI Drugs Possession/Use Sale/Distribution Marijuana Paraphernalia *Some of the arrests included above involved non- students. 17

19 Appendix 8 Alcohol and Other Drug Related Sanctions Summary Report The following tables provide a summary of the total number of alcohol and controlled substances violations for the and academic years. *Note: Some individual cases may include multiple charges. UNIVERSITY DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY VIOLATION REFERRALS (Student) s Controlled substances t1 Public intoxication (under 21) 3 8 7t2 Public intoxication (over 21) 6 6 7u1 Alcohol possession or use (under 21) u2 Alcohol possession or use (over 21) u3 Alcohol possession or use (over 21 w/arrest) 3 4 7v1 Alcohol distribution (under 21) 4 1 7v2 Alcohol distribution (over 21) 4 0 SANCTIONS IMPOSED (Frequency) Community service Fine 4 51 Judicial Educator Counseling 3 1 Conduct probation E- Chug 0 45 Housing Removal 6 15 SANCTIONS Alcohol Sanctions (First Offense) $100 Fine or 15 hours of community service; Judicial Educator Modules # 5 & #15, E- chug, or counseling; and Conduct Probation for a period of one year Drug Sanctions (First Offense) $100 Fine or 15 hours of community service; Judicial Educator Module #5 & #9 or counseling; Housing removal (if applicable); Restricted Access: Housing Communities; Conduct Probation for a period of one year 18

20 Appendix 9 Biennial Review Committee University of South Alabama AY AY Audit Report of Disciplinary Sanctions Prepared by Dr. Robert B. Hanks, Director, Counseling and Testing Services One component of the biennial review is to evaluate the consistency of sanctioning processes for students who commit alcohol and other drug code of conduct violations. To meet this objective this writer randomly selected 20 alcohol related cases out of a possible 82 provided by the Assistant Dean of Students and Student Conduct Administrator. In completing this audit, the focus was on 11 of the 20 cases that involved a violation of 07u which relates to alcohol use and/or possession by a student under the age of 21. In the cases selected for review there were no other accompanying code of conduct violations. Of these 11 cases, 9 received the exact same sanctions which consisted of a $100 fine and the requirement to complete e-chug, an on-line alcohol prevention program. One of the two remaining cases involved a student who had been academically suspended. This student received a $100 fine but no other sanctions were imposed, presumably because the student was no longer enrolled. The second case involved a student who was sanctioned with conduct probation, 15 hours of community service, and completion of Judicial Educator modules. The additional sanctions were related to the fact that this student had recently been charged with other code of conduct violations that were not a part of the original case. Overall, there was clear consistency in the way sanctions were applied for those students found responsible for a 07u code of conduct violation. The review did not result in any recommended changes in the sanctioning process. 19

21 Appendix 10 University Police Department University of South Alabama Provided by Captain Keith West, University Police Record of Alcohol/Drug Related Emergency Medical Transports to Local Hospital AY Alcohol: 3 Drugs: 1 AY Alcohol: 1 Drugs: 3 20

22 Appendix 11 USA Intercollegiate Athletics Institutional Random Drug Screening Summary Intercollegiate Athletics # Student Athletes Tested # Positive Testees 5 13 Substance Positive 5 (+) - marijuana 12 (+) Marijuana 1 (+) unprescribed amphetamine 21

23 Appendix 12 Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Policy I. Background The Drug Free School and Communities Act (DFSCA) and Part 86 of the Department of Education s General Administrative Regulations require each institution of higher learning to certify that it has developed and implemented a drug and alcohol prevention program. This program must be designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at recognized events and activities. A. To comply with the DFSCA, an institution of higher learning must annually communicate the following in writing to each student and employee: 1. Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit, at a minimum the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on its property or as a part of any of its activities; 2. A description of the applicable legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol; 3. A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drug and the abuse of alcohol; 4. A description of any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or reentry programs that are available to employees or students; and 5. A clear statement that the institution will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees (consistent with local, state, and federal law), and a description of those sanctions, up to and including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution, for violations of the standards of conduct. B. The institution must also complete a biennial review of its drug and alcohol abuse prevention program. 1. The biennial review must determine the effectiveness of the institution s drug and alcohol abuse prevention program and make needed changes in the program when indicated; 2. The review must ensure that disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced. 22

24 II. Policy The University recognizes that substance abuse is a major issue and is committed to providing the appropriate education, prevention, counseling, as well as other programs and services necessary in an effort to maintain drug free work and academic environments. III. Procedures A. Development and Dissemination of Statement of Policy 1. The development and dissemination of the University s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Statement of Policy is the joint responsibility of the Assistant Vice-President, Human Resources and the Vice-President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. It is their joint responsibility to make sure that the information referenced above in item I-A is contained in this Statement of Policy. 2. The Assistant Vice-President, Human Resources, is responsible for disseminating the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Statement of Policy to all employees. a. In September of each year, the Statement of Policy is mailed to each employee. b. Employees hired after September are provided a copy of the Statement of Policy at new employee orientations and required to sign a document verifying receipt and the requirement to read and familiarize themselves with its contents. c. Faculty members receive the Statement of Policy during New Faculty Orientation sessions held in August of each year. Faculty members hired after August are given a copy of the policy by Human Resources personnel during their required informational sessions. 3. The Vice-President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students sends a campus wide to every student at the end of the late registration and drop/add period of each semester, including the summer that includes a link to an electronic version of the Statement of Policy. The Registrar s Office forwards any students added after the drop/add period to Student Affairs so that these students receive a copy of the program statement. Additionally, this campus wide makes students aware of printed copies of the policy that are available through the Student Government Association Office as well as other offices on campus (e.g., Counseling and Testing Services). The Statement of Policy is available on-line at the following location: 23

25 B. Biennial Review 1. The Director, Counseling and Testing Services, serves as the ex-officio chair of the University Biennial Review Committee. It is his/her responsibility to appoint members of this committee and provide leadership in completing a biennial review of the University s drug and alcohol abuse prevention program during even numbered years. 2. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the University s drug and alcohol abuse prevention efforts and to make necessary changes for improvements and to ensure the consistent enforcement of disciplinary sanctions for drug and alcohol violations. 3. The biennial review report is due to be completed no later than December 1 st of the appointed year and submitted to the University President for approval within 15 days. Once approved by the President, the chair makes it available for review by the University community on the Human Resources web page located at and the Student Affairs web page found at 24