General Description This information has been developed for student use in partial fulfillment of the University’s requirements under the Federal legislation enacted as The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989. This law mandates the dissemination of substance abuse policies and resource information to the entire campus community. Educational in scope, this information is meant to serve as a reference guide to provide students with updated information on current University, local, State and Federal laws relative to the use of illicit and controlled substances. Penalties for violation of these many laws are also outlined. These policies address the effects of substance abuse on the individual and offers a useful reference for self-help. Community services which address substance abuse issues are also identified. These services as well as national telephone hotline numbers are referenced so that students may seek information or assistance on substance abuse concerns. The educational and referral services of the Office of the Registrar are available for those who are troubled by the use of drugs, legal or illicit, whether it is their own or that of others. Individual privacy will be respected in this process. If warranted, the Office of the Registrar will report to University Administration any cases that might cause a threat or endanger an individual or the institution. For further information, contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@hodges.edu . Drug Prevention Program Hodges University seeks to assure the well- being of all students, faculty, and staff. This policy, therefore, reflects the University-wide commitment to (1) assist with referrals to programs of drug education and counseling, and (2) to strictly enforce its policy banning SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS
insurer for any potential costs of completing the COVID-19 vaccine. Students required to obtain the completed COVID-19 vaccine series may also be required to provide evidence or affirmation prior to beginning their experience at the placement site. ILLNESS POLICY Students who are absent from classes or examinations because of illness should contact their professors on a timely basis to discuss their individual situations. The student should contact the Office of the Registrar for procedural information if a class needs to be dropped because of medical reasons or if a student needs to withdraw from all courses because of illness. Students are also required to abide by all published protocols for reporting and/or monitoring illness. As these protocols may change rapidly in response to the current public health status, they are posted on the University’s website and distributed to students via email. Students must remain informed of all protocols and comply with all instructions regarding their own health status as well as any instructions of faculty or staff related to the enforcement of published health protocols. Hodges University does not offer health insurance to students. A recommendation of a reliable insurance agency will be offered to interested students; however, Hodges University takes no responsibility for ensuring any health insurance acceptance. Students are responsible for contacting an agency, filling out individual claims, and for all medical bills they may incur. A recommended link to Academic Insurance Solutions is found in the student portal. Students may contact the Office of the Registrar for additional information. Some programs, especially those that are clinical in nature, may require students to have health insurance in place in order to be placed in a clinical setting. INSURANCE
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