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| FHSU 2005-2006 Student Handbook |
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| FHSU: A Place to be Alcohol and Drug Free |
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I. PHILOSOPHY
Fort Hays State University has long since recognized that an
academic community is harmed in many ways by the abuse of
alcohol and the use of other drugs. This high-risk behavior
is exemplified by decreased productivity of members of the
community, mental health problems, strained social interactions
as well as forms of vandalism. Problems associated with the
illicit use and abuse of substances have a pervasive impact
upon our academic community and are not associated with a
singular socioeconomic group or age level. The processes
of education and learning are especially impaired by alcohol
abuse and the use of illegal drugs.
FHSU subscribes to the basic philosophy of the network of colleges
and universities committed to the elimination of alcohol and
drug abuse. It states:
1. The institutional establishment enforces clear policies
that promote an educational environment free from the abuse
of alcohol and other drugs.
2. The institution will provide education for its members for
the purpose of preventing alcohol and other drug abuses as
well as educating them about the use of legal drugs in ways
that are not harmful to self or others.
3. FHSU will create an environment that promotes and reinforces
healthy, responsible living; respect for community laws; campus
standards and regulations; the individual’s responsibility
within the community, and the intellectual, social, emotional,
spiritual or ethical and physical well-being of its community.
4. The institution will provide for a reasonable level of care
for alcohol and drug abusers through counseling, treatment
and referral.
The foundation of the philosophy concerning alcohol and drug
abuse for FHSU is the firm commitment to an educational program
which provides adequate information and counseling to help
all members of the academic community to make informed and
responsible decisions concerning the use of any controlled
substance. The institution is committed to a healthy environment
for living and learning.
The FHSU Faculty Senate has adopted a statement to support
the membership guidelines and standards of the network of drug-free
colleges and universities and its commitment to the elimination
of drug and alcohol abuse.
II. Health Risks
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. It is
recommended that you consult your physician for more extensive
information.
A. Alcohol and the Body
Mouth and Esophagus-Alcohol irritates the delicate linings
of the throat and esophagus. Consequently, it causes a burning
sensation as it goes down the throat.
Stomach and Intestines-Alcohol also ability of the male and
female to climax during intercourse.
Brain-The most dramatic and noticed effect alcohol has is on
the brain. It produces lack of coordination, confusion, disorientation,
stupor, anesthesia, coma and finally death.
B. Marijuana/Other Illegal Drugs and the Body
Eyes and Skin-Marijuana smokers may have inflamed watery eyes
and develop wrinkled skin due to irritants present in smoke.
Cocaine users have increased sensitivity to light, may have
blurred vision, see “floaters,” and have double
vision or image distortion.
Mouth, Larynx and Esophagus- Marijuana contains 50 percent
more tar than tobacco as well as 400 other identified chemicals.
Using three to five marijuana joints a week equals smoking
16 cigarettes daily. Smoking is associated with gum disease;
loss of teeth; and cancer of the cheeks, gums, palate, tongue,
lips, larynx and esophagus.
Heart-Smoking one marijuana joint may cause increases in heart
rate and blood pressure by as much as 50 percent. Cocaine increases
the heart rate and arteries constrict. Restricted blood flow
to the heart may cause a heart attack.
Bladder and Kidneys-Concentration of tars, carcinogens and
chemicals from marijuana in the kidneys and bladder is associated
with cancers in these organs. Cocaine use causes inflammation
and breakdown of small and medium arteries in the kidneys and
gastrointestinal tract.
Bronchial and Lungs-Marijuana is a respiratory irritant that
causes sore throats and chronic coughs. Use of crack/cocaine
may cause the respiratory system to fail.
Reproduction-Tetrahydrocannabinol-chemical (THC) is a substance
present in marijuana that causes and creates mood-altering
effects. The gonads are high fat organs which absorb and hold
more THC than most other cells of the body. Males experience
lowered testosterone levels, and testosterone is essential
for development of secondary male characteristics. Females
may experience infertility, pregnancy complications and changes
in sexual characteristics. Cocaine users have babies addicted
at birth.
C. Tobacco and the Body
Mouth, Larynx and Esophagus-Smokers have three times as many
cavities as nonsmokers. Tobacco, both smoked and smokeless,
is the leading cause of cancers of the cheeks, gums, palate,
tongue and lips. Smokers lose their teeth at a rate three times
greater than nonsmokers. A one-pack-a-day smoker increases
his/her chance of cancer of the esophagus by as much as 500
percent.
Stomach and Heart-Peptic ulcers are twice as high in smokers
as in nonsmokers. Nicotine from any source causes secretion
of excessive amounts of gastric acids and delays healing of
ulcers. Nicotine is a powerful constrictor of small arteries.
Insufficient oxygen supply to the heart is a cause of heart
attacks.
Pancreas, Bladder and Kidneys- Smokers have a 100 percent increased
risk of developing cancer of the pancreas, three times the
risk of bladder cancer and a 50 percent greater rate of kidney
cancer. Carcinogens absorbed from cigarette smoke and smokeless
tobacco are con-centrated and excreted in the urine. The bladder
and the kidneys are in constant contact with cancer-causing
chemicals.
Bronchial and Lungs-Smoking causes the lungs and bronchioles
to be inflamed and congested. Chronic bronchitis predisposes
smokers to emphysema and incurable lung disease. Emphysema
is characterized by stretching and breaking of the tiny air
sacs of the lungs, making them useless for breathing. Cigarette
smokers are ten times more likely to die of lung cancer than
nonsmokers.
Reproduction-Smoking more than one half a pack of cigarettes
daily is associated with higher incidence of infertility in
women. Babies born to women who smoke are lighter and smaller
than those born to nonsmokers. This is important because birth
weight is a predictor of infant health. Women who take birth
control pills and smoke are at greater risk of cancer.
Brain-A combination of high blood pressure and smoking is associated
with stroke, the third leading cause of death in the United
States. Nicotine from any source constricts blood vessels and
restricts oxygen supply.
III. POLICY
A. Students
FHSU does not permit or condone the consumption of alcoholic
beverages by any individual under the age of 21. All laws,
local, state and federal, concerning the possession or use
of illegal drugs by any student, faculty or staff member will
be strictly enforced on the campus and at any event sponsored
by the university.
Liquor may only be served at luncheons, dinners or receptions
honoring individuals that occur in connection with official
university events and/or fund-raising activities for university
programs. The serving of the alcohol at such events must be
approved, in advance, by the chief executive officer of the
institution.
The 3.2 beer law, which went into effect on July 1, 1985, makes
it illegal for persons younger than 21 to buy and consume 3.2
beer. The FHSU policy reflects compliance with this law and
the university’s stance on the use of alcohol.
Specific points of the FHSU Policy are:
1. No alcoholic or cereal malt beverages will be sold, served
or consumed on FHSU property pursuant to the policy without
the approval of the President.
2. Student organizations are prohibited from using organization
funds to purchase beer or alcoholic beverages.
3. Alcoholic and cereal malt beverages may not be consumed
on campus by anyone under the age of 21.
4. Canned 3.2 beer may be possessed and consumed by students
living in the residence halls and Wooster Place if they are
of legal age. Living groups may develop rules that prohibit
drinking.
B. Employees
It is the policy of FHSU that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances is prohibited
in the workplace. Any full/part-time officer or employee of
the university, including faculty, other unclassified staff,
classified staff and students found to be illegally manufacturing,
distributing, dispensing, possessing or using controlled substances
at the university workplace shall be sub-ject to disciplinary
action in accordance with applicable policies of the State
of Kansas, the Board of Regents and FHSU. Officers and employees
are reminded that illegal manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession or use of controlled substances may also subject
individuals to criminal prosecution.
As a condition of employment, all employees of FHSU shall abide
by the terms of this policy statement and will notify FHSU
of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction.
For purposes of this policy, “conviction” means
a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or
imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged
with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal
and State criminal statutes.
The term “controlled substances” means those substances
included in Schedules I through V of section 202 of the Federal
Controlled Substances Act and as further defined by regulations
under 21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15 (a listing of controlled
substances will be maintained in the campus Personnel Office
and other appropriate locations on campus). The term does not
include the use of a controlled substance pursuant to a valid
prescription or other uses authorized by law.
This policy statement is an integral part of the FHSU drug-free
awareness program. This policy will be given to all affected
employees.
IV. LEGAL SANCTIONS
Students and employees are reminded that local, state and federal
laws provide for a variety of legal sanctions and penalties
for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs
and alcohol. These sanctions include, but are not limited to,
incarceration and monetary fines.
The Federal Controlled Substances Act provides penalties of
up to 15 years imprisonment and fines of up to $25,000 for
unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute
narcotics. For unlawful possession of controlled substances,
a person is subject to up to one year of imprisonment and fines
of up to $5,000. Any person who unlawfully distributes a controlled
substance to a person under 21 years of age may be punished
by up to twice the term of imprisonment and fine otherwise
authorized by law.
Kansas law provides that any person who violates the criminal
statutes on controlled substances by possessing, offering for
sale, distributing or manufacturing opiates and narcotics (such
as cocaine and heroine) is guilty of a Class C felony. For
a conviction of a Class C felony, the court may sentence a
person to a term of imprisonment of a minimum of three to five
years, a maximum of 10 to 20 years and a fine of up to $15,000.
Unlawful possession of a depressant, stimulant or hallucinogenic
drug is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, with a penalty
of up to a year in jail and a fine of $2,500. Depressants include
barbiturates, Valium and barbital. Hallucinogens include LSD,
marijuana and psilocybin. State law classifies amphetamines
and methamphetamines as stimulants.
Article 7 of the Kansas Liquor Control Act provides for punishments
ranging from up to six months imprisonment and fines of up
to $1,000 for violation of statutes relating to the possession
and distribution of alcohol.
The local ordinances of Hays also provide for prohibitions
relating to illicit drugs and alcohol. Generally, these local
ordinances are similar in content to state law.
Further information about these local, state, and federal ordinances
and statutes will be maintained in the Office of Student Affairs
and the Kelly Center and will be available to students and
employees. Students and employees are encouraged to obtain
copies of this information.
V. UNIVERSITY SANCTIONS
A. Students
Procedures described earlier in this handbook with regard to
discipline will be followed if a student violates the stated
university policy.
When a student admits to being or is found to have been in
violation of the FHSU alcohol policy, the following responses
and sanctions are possible:
Reprimand-Official censure
Restitution- Repayment of any monetary damages
Specifically Defined Sanction- Specific conditions or assignments
given to the student; examples include but are not limited
to:
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Community service
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Research papers/personal essays
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Workshop attendance
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Loss of privileges and exclusion from activities
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Exclusion from specified areas of campus
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Special projects or assignments
Disciplinary Probation-Period of review and observation during
which the student is warned that the misconduct was very serious
and that further violations of the code of conduct may result
in more serious sanctions
Deferred Suspension or Dismissal-Denial of enrollment, attendance
and/or privileges for a specified period of time
Permanent Suspension-Dismissal from the university
Expulsion-Immediate and permanent removal from the institution
(used only when it is believed that the presence of the student
will have a detrimental impact on the university community).
All sanctions may be imposed singularly or in combination.
Sanctions are designed to promote the educational mission of
FHSU. It is also the university’s belief that all disciplinary
sanctions should provide the opportunity for personal growth,
and to that end, counseling and referral for individual assessment
may be included as one of the terms of any sanction. The severity
of the sanction(s) imposed is intended to correspond with the
severity or frequency of violations, as well as the student’s
willingness to recommit him or herself to good citizenship
through behaviors that fall within the conduct regulations
of the institution.
VI. REFERRAL SOURCES
These drug and/or alcohol related services are available through
the Kelly Center. The ACERS (Assessment Counseling Education
and Referral Service) program is a state-licensed, out-patient
assessment, counseling, education, and referral service. ACERS
provides chemical dependency evaluations, counseling and referral
services, and a court-mandated alcohol information seminar.
Students and employees may use these services. In addition,
the DAWN (Drug Alcohol Wellness Network) program provides,
upon request, Sixteen Free Shots, an educational seminar on
responsible use of alcohol and the ramifications of alcohol
to residence halls and campus organizations.
These drug and/or alcohol related services are available through
the Student Health Center.
On Campus
Kelly Center-628-4401
Student Health Center-628-4293
Off Campus
High Plains Mental Health Center- 628-2871
Smoky Hill Foundation for Chemical Dependency-628-5521
Adult Children of Alcoholics, Alateen, Alanon-625-9860
Alcoholics Anonymous-625-9860
Narcotics Anonymous-625-9368 or 628-3976
State of Kansas
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Section,
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services-(785) 296-3925
National Hotline Numbers
Directs callers to cocaine abuse treatment centers: 1-800-COCAINE,
1-800-662-HELP
Directs callers to resources for AIDS treatment: 1-800-342-AIDS
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Abuse: 1-800-SAY-NO-TO
Rock Stars message and information from the National Institute
on Drug Abuse: 1-800-767-0117
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
This section of the handbook has been developed in compliance
with the National Drug Control Strategy. This measure, issued
in September 1989, proposed that the Congress pass legislation
requiring schools, colleges and universities to implement and
enforce firm drug prevention and education programs as a condition
of eligibility to receive federal financial assistance. On
December 12, 1989, the President signed the Drug-Free School
and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 which require that institutions
of higher education implement a program to prevent the unlawful
possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol
by its students and employees on school premises or as part
of any of its activities.
This law, in addition to the Drug-Free Workplace Act (41 USC
701), which requires applicants for federally funded grants
and contracts to certify that they will institute affirmative
steps to prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession
and use of controlled substances in the workplace, established
the legal requirements of FHSU. |
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