DEAN COLLEGE STATEMENT ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS Dean College is dedicated to creating an atmosphere conducive to the well-being of its members. Accordingly, the College has adopted a policy that prohibits the possession or consumption of alcohol except in specified residence halls/houses. The College adheres to federal, state and local laws regarding the use of alcohol and drugs. Any student who consumes alcohol not only accepts responsibility for having violated the alcohol policy but also accepts responsibility for their consequent behavior. Being intoxicated will not be accepted as an excuse for erratic, irresponsible, and/or disruptive or harmful behavior either to one’s person, any other person(s) or to any property. Substance Awareness Policy Anyone who violates this Policy accepts responsibility for that violation and for any related conduct. Intoxication is not an excuse for illegal, irresponsible or violent behavior. Dean College will impose sanctions for violations of the Alcohol and Drug Policies, including but not limited to: disciplinary probation, weekend suspension, housing suspension, suspension, dismissal, and referral for prosecution. When determining sanctions for violations of this Policy, the administrative hearing officer will consider the severity of the violation, the impact of the violation on the community and the need for the student to learn from their behavior. Severe or repeated violations may result in removal from Campus Housing and/or removal from the College. The College has a zero tolerance for illegal drugs. Campus Safety, in consultation with Law Enforcement Services, may contact local police authorities if evidence of illegal drugs is discovered on campus. Violators will be subject to both Massachusetts state law and the College sanction process. Massachusetts State Law Concerning Drugs and Alcohol Any person who knowingly or intentionally supplies, gives, or provides alcohol to a person under 21 years of age or allows a person under 21 years to possess alcohol shall be punished by a fine of not more than $2,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year or both. Any person under 21 years of age who purchases or attempts to purchase alcoholic beverages or alcohol, or makes arrangements with any person to purchase or in any way procure such beverages, or who willfully misrepresents their age, or in any way alters, defaces or otherwise falsifies their identification offered as proof of age, with the intent of purchasing alcoholic beverages, either for their own use or for the use of any other person shall be punished by a fine of $300. A conviction for violating these provisions will be reported to the registrar of motor vehicles, who will suspend the defendant’s driver’s license for 180 days.
• Periodic emails to all students discuss concepts of safe alcohol consumption and bystander intervention strategies. • Small group trainings with local agencies such as Wayside Trauma Intervention Programs. • Blue String Awareness Program to bring awareness to male victims of sexual assault during Enough Is Enough Week. • Clothesline Project to bring awareness to intimate partner violence during Enough Is Enough Week. • It’s On Us ongoing campaign to encourage students to pledge to stop sexual misconduct in our community and highlight strategies students can realistically use to be good bystanders and prevent sexual misconduct. For additional examples of trainings and programs offered by Dean College, please contact the Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards at (508) 541–1553.
Department of Campus Police and Safety
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