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Safety and Security Information
University Policies
ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUGS POLICY:
The University of Scranton neither endorses nor discourages legal use of alcohol by its members who are at least 21 years of age. Those under 21 are not permitted to consume alcohol under any circumstances on University premises or at any University event no matter where the event takes place.
The University prohibits the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances.
Members of the University community are expected to be aware of and obey state and municipal laws or ordinances regulating the use, possession or sale of alcoholic beverages and federal and state laws regarding controlled substances. Those who are cited for violations of laws or ordinances by state, federal or municipal authorities may also face University disciplinary proceedings and may be required to pursue counseling, an educational program or treatment.
The University reserves the right to take disciplinary action against any member of the University community for off-campus behavior that violates this policy.
UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF ALCOHOL
Alcoholic beverages are allowed at the University of Scranton only as specifically outlined here.
1. Resident students and their guests who are 21 or older may consume moderate amounts of alcohol in University residences in the privacy of their rooms and in a manner that recognizes the rights of others. No drinking or carrying of open containers of alcohol is allowed in common areas, offices, hallways, kitchens or lounges of University residences. Exceptions may be made by the Vice President for Student Affairs or a designate for approved special events.
2. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at University-sponsored athletic events on and off campus.
3. Drivers or passengers in University vehicles and University-sponsored vehicles may not use alcohol.
4. "Grain" alcohol is prohibited on campus except for supervised laboratory use.
5. The presence of quarter- or half-kegs of beer and containers of alcohol larger than one gallon on campus must be approved in writing by the appropriate Vice President or a designate for a specific University event. (The Registration Form for Events Where Alcohol Will Be Served is available in the Office of Student Affairs).
6. Intoxication or alcohol abuse is not a permissible excuse for unlawful behavior or misconduct. Public drunkenness (identified by slurred speech, erratic behavior or difficulty with physical coordination), disorderly conduct, property destruction, intimidation or other infringements of the rights of others as a result of alcohol use are prohibited.
ALCOHOL AT UNIVERSITY SOCIAL EVENTS
1. Alcoholic beverages may be served at events registered with the appropriate Vice President or his or her designate (student functions are always registered with the Vice President for Student Affairs) at least five class days prior to the event. Registration includes agreement to assume responsibility for monitoring and controlling the event.
2. Persons under 21 years of age may attend functions where alcohol is served only with the written approval of the Vice President for Student Affairs or other appropriate Vice President. The approval is based on the nature of the event and the ability of the organizing group, department or division to provide suitable and effective control. No one under the age of 21 will be allowed to consume alcohol at these functions.
3. Non-alcoholic beverages and food items must be provided and must be as accessible as the alcoholic beverages. ARAMARK must cater all events where alcohol is served on campus.
4. Alcohol must be served by bartenders provided by ARAMARK or trained through the ARAMARK TIPS program. Hiring and training costs are the responsibility of the sponsoring division, department, club or organization, which must also provide individuals from its own membership to serve as checkers of identification and control agents to monitor behavior.
5. A University of Scranton identification card or a valid driver's license, or both, are proper identification to verify University status and age. Some events may require the use of a computer-generated list to verify age or University status.
6. The University Director of Public Safety will determine when Public Safety officers and Scranton Police Department personnel are necessary.
7. Alcohol will not be served to visibly intoxicated persons.
8. Advertising or promoting alcohol as a primary attraction of an event and the marketing of alcohol by beverage manufacturers or distributors or by clubs, organizations, departments or divisions of the University are prohibited.
9. Alcoholic beverages are not to be sold at any event held in a University facility not covered by a Pennsylvania liquor license. Under state law, charging admission, selling mugs, glasses, chits, tickets, etc. constitutes furnishing alcohol without a license and is illegal.
10. A division, department, club or organization that fails to follow these guidelines and procedures will lose its privilege to conduct social events for a period determined by the appropriate Vice President or his or her designate.
UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS REGARDING ILLEGAL DRUG USE
1. Students involved in the use or possession of a controlled substance will be referred to the Vice President for Student Affairs or his or her designate. They will face suspension or expulsion from the University unless there are significant extenuating circumstances. Students can be required to enroll and actively participate in a drug or alcohol counseling program or a rehabilitation program as a condition of continued enrollment. Similar regulations for University personnel are part of the Alcoholism and Psychoactive Substance Abuse Policy available in the Personnel Office.
2. Students involved in any way in the distribution or sale of any amount of controlled substances will face suspension from the University as a minimum sanction, even on a first offense.
3. The University reserves the right to evict a resident student from its residence halls for use or possession of a controlled substance at any time during the academic year.
4. These regulations are in addition to, not substitutes for, criminal sanctions provided for in municipal, state and federal statutes. When required by law, violations of those statutes will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
SANCTIONS
Students found guilty by The University of Scranton Judicial System of violating this policy face penalties including fines, participation in community service work, residential or disciplinary probation, residential eviction, required residence in University-approved housing as a condition of continued enrollment, suspension or expulsion. In conjunction with other penalties, students may be required to participate in an alcohol and other drugs education course or chemical abuse evaluation.
A member of The University of Scranton community who assists a drug or alcohol impaired person by alerting University officials, Public Safety personnel, local or state police, and/or professional medical assistance will not be subject to formal University discipline for the occasion on which they give assistance. This refers to isolated incidents only and does not excuse or protect those who flagrantly or repeatedly violate this policy.
Those who receive medical attention in these circumstances due to abuse of alcohol or illegal drugs will be immune from University disciplinary action concerning abuse for an initial offense. They must, however, submit to a substance abuse evaluation and to any treatment (counseling, therapy, outpatient or in-patient care, etc.) the evaluation suggests. Failing to comply with the evaluation or treatment recommendations will result in full disciplinary action for the original violation.
University employees who violate these regulations will be handled by the appropriate supervisor or office. Non-students with no University affiliation will be referred to civil or criminal authorities.
APPENDIX I
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM
Research on the abuse of alcohol and the use of illegal drugs by college students indicates they pose a serious threat to the educational environment, which includes not only the campus but the immediate neighborhood and surrounding community as well. The efforts of the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program at the University, therefore, are directed primarily toward educating students about the effects of drugs and alcohol and helping them learn to make wise choices.
Free and confidential alcohol and other drug evaluations and counseling are available from the University Counseling Center for students who feel their lives are being affected by their own or another's use of alcohol or other drugs. The Counseling Center provides the same service to those whose illegal or problematic use of alcohol and other drugs results in a referral from The University of Scranton disciplinary system. Referrals are made to a residential rehabilitation program or an intensive outpatient program if behavioral history, objective testing, and individual and family interviews indicate that a student needs more help than the Counseling Center can provide. Counseling is available to students who have successfully completed a rehabilitation program and wish to return.
POSSESSION AND USE OF WEAPONS POLICY:
Possession of firearms, air guns, paintball guns, explosive devices, martial arts paraphernalia, or any other type of weapon is forbidden anywhere on campus. Any of these items found in the possession of students or in campus residence halls will be confiscated.
SEXUAL OFFENSE POLICY:
The University of Scranton's complete Sexual Offense policy is included in The University of Scranton Student Handbook, and this handbook is distributed annually to all students, faculty, and staff. The University's Sexual Offense policy complies with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the reporting of sexual offenses. Victims, witnesses, and survivors of sexual offenses are encouraged to report all incidents to the Department of Public Safety. All reported sexual offenses that occur on campus are recorded by the Department of Public Safety for statistical purposes. If a student elects to use the University's Judicial Procedure, the Public Safety Department will be notified and, by law, they will inform the District Attorney's Office of the incident.
The University has a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) that consists of students, staff and faculty who have been trained to support and assist any student who has experienced a sexual assault. A SART member can explain options regarding medical care, counseling, housing, academic concerns and how to file a report.
A student may ask a SART member to file an anonymous report. The anonymous report will not include the names of the student filing the report or the alleged offender. It will include the name of the SART member. The SART member will send all anonymous reports to the Public Safety Department. These reports will be sent by the Public Safety Department to the District's Attorney's Office as required by state law. Members of the University Counseling Center and Jesuit community are also provided with anonymous report forms.
A student may file a formal report with a SART member or Public Safety Officer. A formal report will include the names of the student filing the report and the alleged offender, if known. If the report is filed with a SART member, the SART member will send the report to the Public Safety Department. The Public Safety Department will notify the District Attorney's Office, by law. The Public Safety Department will also conduct an investigation of the incident.
The University of Scranton has included the following in its Sexual Offense policy: Sex offenses are illegal, unacceptable, and will not be tolerated; definitions of sex offenses; sex offense educational programming; procedures to be followed by the victim of a sexual assault, stranger rape, or acquaintance rape; preserving evidence and making certain that the crime scene is not disturbed; to whom the alleged offense should be reported; notification to students of existing on and off campus counseling, mental health, or other student services of victims of sex offenses; notification to students that the University will change a victim's academic and living situations after an alleged sex offense and the options for these changes, if those changes are requested by the victim and are reasonably available; procedures for University disciplinary actions; a statement that the accuser and the accused are entitled to have an advisor present during a disciplinary proceeding; both the accuser and accused shall be informed of the outcome of any University disciplinary proceeding; and sanctions the University may impose following a final determination of the University disciplinary proceeding. Please refer to The University of Scranton Student Handbook for a complete listing of the University's Sexual Offense Policy.
The University of Scranton provides educational programming focused upon the issue and prevention of sexual assault. This programming includes, but is not limited to, targeting the following groups: Residence Life, Public Safety, and Judicial system personnel; faculty; prospective students participating in summer orientation; members of student organizations; off-campus/commuter students; freshman; and student athletes.
The programming attends to the following issues: A definition of what constitutes a sex offense, why such offenses happen, some of the myths involved, how alcohol and sex offenses are related, what to do if sexually assaulted, the nature of a rape exam, an explanation or clarification of the University Sex Offense Policy, the procedures for reporting an offense, how to file charges within the University Judicial system and/or with the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office, and the community and campus resources which exist to assist the victim and accused.
SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY AND ACCESS TO RELATED INFORMATION:
The Federal Campus Sex Crimes prevention Act, enacted on October 28, 2000, went into effect October 28, 2002. The law requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by State concerning registered sex offender may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders already required to register in a State to provide notice, as required under state law, of each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, volunteers services or is a student.
Members of the general public may request community notification flyers or information concerning sexually violent predators in Scranton by contacting the Scranton Police Department at (570) 348-4141 or the Pennsylvania State Police at (570) 963-3156. Notice concerning sexually violent predators is also available over the Internet at the Sexually Violent Predators Listing page of the Pennsylvania State Police website at http://www.psp2.state.pa.us/SVP/index.htm.
OFF-CAMPUS BEHAVIOR POLICY:
The University reserves the right to review student misconduct which occurs off campus when such behavior reflects upon the integrity of the University. Off-campus misconduct cases of this nature are investigated by the Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and/or the University Public Safety Department and subsequently reviewed within the University judicial system and/or local criminal/civil courts. In particular, students are reminded that it is a violation of University policy to sponsor a party in a non-University owned property which results in a neighborhood disturbance. A disturbance may involve activity at the actual site of the party (e.g., loud stereo or conversation levels) or activity on the part of the guests who are either arriving at or leaving the party (e.g., strewing the neighborhood with litter; making obscene or rude comments to neighborhood residents; fighting; generating noise disturbances).
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