drug-free schools and community act 2014 biennial...

Drug-Free Schools and Community Act 2014 Biennial Review

Revised May 21, 2015

Stephen F. Austin State University

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This report was conducted by the Drug-Free School and Community Committee and compiled by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs

Adam Peck, Ph.D., Dean

DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Adam Peck, Ph.D., Dean of Student Affairs/Assistant Vice President University Affairs, Chair

Michael Walker, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for Support Services

Hollie Smith, Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for Programs

Peggy Scott, Ed.D., Director, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities

Glenda Herrington, Director, Human Resources

Damon Derrick, General Counsel

Amanda Horne, Director, Office of Student Engagement

Marquice Hobbs, Student Body President, Student Government Association

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Table of Contents Letter from the President….……………………………………………………………………………………3 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Part One: Programs…………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Part Two: Laws and Policies………………………………………………………………………………….…14 Part Three: Assessment………………………………………………………………………………..…………20 Part Four: University and Community Resources……………………………………………………46

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A Message from the President of Stephen F. Austin State University

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At Stephen F. Austin State University, the success of

our students is our highest priority. To that end, SFA

is committed to an educational and work environment

that is free from alcohol abuse and illegal drugs.

It is also our responsibility to ensure our compliance

with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

(DFSCA) of 1989. This law requires institutions of

higher education to establish policies that address

unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs. The

DFSCA also requires the establishment of a drug and alcohol prevention

program.

This report has been compiled by a team representing areas that are

responsible for the enforcement of SFA policies and the development of

programs related to alcohol and other drugs. There is also representation

from University Police, who enforce the laws of the state of Texas. This

team has collected information regarding SFA’s ongoing efforts to address

these issues on our campus and assessment of our effectiveness in these

areas. I am confident that these programs benefit our students.

Sincerely,

Baker Pattillo President

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Part One: _____________________

Programs

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Introduction Issues related to alcohol and other drugs can significantly inhibit the university in pursuit of its goal. For this reason, it is essential that programs exist to encourage healthy choices for both employees and students. This report details alcohol and other drug efforts in the previous biennium. University Mission Stephen F. Austin State University is a comprehensive institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative work, and service. Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, we engage our students in a learner-centered environment and offer opportunities to prepare for the challenges of living in the global community.

Drug and Alcohol Programs Student Activities A variety of programs related to alcohol and other drugs are produced each year by a variety of departments.

21st birthday cards were sent out in the name of the University President and the Student Government President encouraging responsible choices (2011, 2012, 2013).

Pre-Spring Break alcohol awareness program featuring Drunk Goggle games and information so students could make better decisions during the break (2011, 2012, 2013).

Coasters provided to bars with information about protecting your drink from foreign substances plus the Driving Jacks information (2011, 2012, 2013).

Driving Jacks Driving Jacks is a non-profit organization run by students on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus whose sole purpose is to provide safe, free, confidential, and non-judgmental rides home for both the SFA and Nacogdoches communities. To date, Driving Jacks has given more than 22,000 safe rides.

Programs

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Greek Life Fraternity and sorority life provide students with opportunities for personal growth and the development of interpersonal skills. SFA has 23 fraternities and 10 sororities. In addition to the programs listed here, most are required to produce alcohol and other drug programming by their national offices. Tau Kappa Epsilon hosted Miss Greek, educated participants on dangers of drinking and

driving. All proceeds benefited Mothers Against Drunk Driving (2011, 2012, 2013). Greek Life hosted speaker Earl Mooring to speak on the effects of alcohol and hazing

(2013). Austin Uebelhor, Chapter Development Counselor for Sigma Tau Gamma led a risk

management lecture to the entire chapter on issues/dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Sigma Tau Gamma also hosts an alcohol abuse lecture once a month during chapter

meetings. Sigma Nu hosted “SFA Talk” on February 20, 2014 for the SFA community where two

local lawyers and a counselor addressed the topics of alcohol, drug and sex abuse. The event was open to the SFA community.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon regional adviser, Jeff Hall, hosted a drug and alcohol awareness presentation during his annual chapter visit on October 8, 2013.

In October 2013, Delta Zeta and Tau Kappa Epsilon hosted Eternal Flame with Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. This event was open to the campus. This event was held at the track at Homer Bryce Stadium. Participants participated in a walk to honor those whose lives were affected by drunk driving.

Orientation It is the mission of the Stephen F. Austin Orientation office to provide Orientation programs to all new students and their parents that will aid families in the transition process; that will inform students of the educational opportunities; and that will integrate students and families into the life of Stephen F. Austin State University. Programs related to alcohol and other drugs include: Orientation skits featuring the dangers and consequences of alcohol misuse (2011,

2012, 2013). Weeks of Welcome programming featuring koozies and other promotional giveaways,

which highlighted the benefits of Driving Jacks participation and their contact information (2011, 2012, 2013).

The University Affairs Handbook which reports the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, and a printed copy is given to every new student during orientation (2011, 2012, 2013).

Jack Camp (our transition camps) skits and small group discussions centered on the dangers of alcohol misuse during a student’s first year (2011, 2012, 2013).

Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) The mission of the Stephen F. Austin State University Student Rights and Responsibilities Office is to guide student conduct in a manner that provides a foundation for success, a

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commitment to responsible citizenship and a desire to make positive lifestyle choices based on the core values of integrity, honesty, accountability, civility and respect. The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities contacts and assess students who have incidents of extreme intoxication. These are referred to as Care and Concern Contacts. Health Services/Health Clinic The Department of Health Services/Health Clinic screens for alcohol and other drugs and offers students assistance in seeking assistance for alcohol and drug dependence. Additionally, the department conducts required drug tests for intercollegiate athletics, spirit teams and academic programs which require them. Counseling Services In keeping with our philosophy of promoting positive mental health and safety, Counseling Services assists SFA students in overcoming obstacles to their personal and academic goals. This is accomplished through individual and group counseling for students and through outreach, presentations, training and consultation for the campus community. Counseling Services delivers programs regarding Alcohol and Other Drugs to classes and student organizations by request. Additionally, the Question, Persuade and Refer program that trains students as “gatekeepers” to help prevent suicide, discusses the role that alcohol and other drugs play in preventing suicide. Counseling Services collaborated with the A-Team (alcohol Workgroup in Student Affairs) for Safe Spring Break activities in 2012 and 2013. (These have involved various elements such as educational booths, a comedian, “drunk driving” simulation, etc.). Our counselors have offered “Alcohol Jeopardy” presentations to SFA101 sections (3 in 2011-12, 3 in 12-13, 2 in 13-14). Counseling also presents “Sexual Attitudes” presentations which address sexual assault, in which alcohol plays an important risk factor (9 in 2011-12, 11 in 2012-13, 14 in 2013-14). Residence Life Programs Residence Hall programming is regularly held to help students understand the consequences of alcohol and other drugs. In FY 2011, 7 such programs were held in the residence halls. In FY12 there were 13 programs and in FY 13 there were 10 programs. Residence Life Staff Training The Department of Residence Life employs full-time professional staff and part-time student staff to live in residential facilities in order to provide relevant programming and deal with emergencies. Both are specially trained to manage issues related to alcohol and other drugs. Detailed training is held prior to each fall and a shorter refresher training with special tracks for new staff is held prior to the Spring semester. Intercollegiate Athletics

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The Athletic Department believes that random drug testing and testing based on reasonable suspicion are appropriate to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our student-athletes, to promote fair competition in intercollegiate athletics, to affirm compliance with applicable rules and regulations on drug and alcohol abuse, to identify student-athletes who are improperly using drugs or alcohol and to assist them before they harm themselves or others. Furthermore, the Athletic Department recognizes its responsibility to provide educational programming that will support a positive decision-making process. The intent of these policies is to prevent substance use and abuse by student-athletes through education, testing, and professional guidance.

Education – as part of the NCAA Life Skills Program, SFA provides student-athletes and athletics staff with accurate information about the problems associated with substance use in sport, promoting health and safety in sport on a yearly basis.

Testing – all SFA student-athletes are eligible for both year round drug testing by SFA and also by the NCAA. SFA selects a random sample from each team (20%) regularly during the school year to test for illegal drugs whereas the NCAA tests for performance enhancing drugs both during the year and at championship events.

Professional Referral – facilitating appropriate treatment and rehabilitation of

student-athletes.

University Police The Department of Public Safety looks for various ways to help educate our Campus Community. The department offers trainings on a variety of subjects, including a class on “Alcohol and Drug Awareness.” Office of the Dean of Student Affairs The Office of the Dean appoints an alcohol workgroup referred to as the “A-team.” This group regularly reviews our alcohol assessment and proposes programmatic and policy solutions to issues of concern. The group is comprised of faculty, staff and students. It has been in existence since 2008. Alcohol Assessment and Education AlcoholEdu for College is an online alcohol prevention program designed for Population-Level Prevention®. Its personalized approach provides an experience that impacts both individual behavior and campus culture, reducing institutional risk. In August 2011, a federally funded, independently conducted randomized control trial involving 30 campuses was released, documenting the impact of AlcoholEdu for College in reducing dangerous alcohol use by college students, and reducing alcohol-related harms, such as blackouts, drunk driving, and sexual assaults. AlcoholEdu offers a confidential, personalized experience for each student. The course includes:

Alcohol-related content featuring videos, blogs, IM chats, comics, and more

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Helpful tools, like a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) calculator and map of US laws

Safe partying strategies and tips for helping a friend This method creates a learning experience that:

Motivates behavior change Resets unrealistic expectations about the effects of alcohol Links choices about drinking to academic and personal success Helps students practice safer decision-making Engages students to create a healthier campus community

All incoming freshmen under 25 years of age are required to take AlcoholEdu. Those who do not complete the program face conduct charges for non-compliance. There program has two parts. The first is sent to first-time freshmen in July preceding their first long semester and the second part is sent six weeks later. This allows us to track changes occurring within the first critical weeks of college.

FY 2011

Five students were arrested for alcohol violations, 149 were referred for campus

disciplinary action (122 of those resided on campus). AlcoholEdu program was provided for the incoming first time freshmen.

79% of the freshmen class participated in the program 50% completed all portions of the survey Among the 49% (121 students) of high risk drinkers who saw “no need to change

the way they drink” before taking AlcoholEdu, 52% (63 students) indicated their readiness to change after completing the course.

FY 2012

Four students were arrested for alcohol violations, 192 were referred for campus disciplinary action (122 of those resided on campus).

AlcoholEdu program was provided for the incoming first time freshmen.

65% of the freshmen class participated in the program 58% completed all portions of the survey Among the 47% (101 students) of high risk drinkers who saw “no need to change

the way they drink” before taking AlcoholEdu, 34% (34 students) indicated their readiness to change after completing the course.

FY 2013

One student was arrested for alcohol violations, 164 were referred for campus disciplinary action (120 of those resided on campus).

AlcoholEdu program was provided for the incoming first time freshmen.

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65% of the freshmen class participated in the program 64% completed all portions of the survey Among the 48% (85 students) of high risk drinkers who saw “no need to change the

way they drink” before taking AlcoholEdu, 36% (31 students) indicated their readiness to change after completing the course.

Drug Assessment and Education The AlcoholEdu program also collects information about illegal drugs. Additionally, students who violate our code of conduct may, in lieu of suspension, enter a drug education program called, “Jacks Back on TRAC.” University Police also offers Drug and Alcohol Awareness training and all new students receive training through orientation programs. The effectiveness of these interventions is outlined below. FY 2011

According to data from the Jacks Back on TRAC program, of the 20 students who were involved with Jacks Back on TRAC between 7/1/11 and 7/1/12, only 3 (15%) had their suspension reinstated.

The uniform crime statistics show that twenty-eight students were arrested for drug violations in 2011. Eight of these students resided on campus. Eighty-seven students were referred for campus disciplinary action with sixty-two of those residing on campus.

Among the students who attended Drug and Alcohol Awareness training offered by University Policy, the mean score for agreement with the statement, “I am better able to understand and abide by the Student Code of Conduct and the laws of the State of Texas” was 4.23. The source of the data was the Beyond the Classroom Report.

Students who attended Jack Camp viewed skits on challenges of college life including using illegal drugs. Students who completed the Jack Camp assessment rated their agreement with the statement, “The skits provided insight to college issues.” The mean score for this item was 4.51/5.0.

FY 2012 According to data from the Jacks Back on TRAC program, of the 21 students were

involved with Jacks Back on TRAC between 7/1/12 and 7/1/13, a total of 7 (33%) had their suspension reinstated.

The uniform crime statistics show that fifteen students were arrested for drug violations with two of those students residing on campus. Ninety-six students were referred for campus disciplinary action, with fifty-five of those residing on campus.

Among the students who attended Drug and Alcohol Awareness training offered by University Policy, the mean score for agreement with the statement, “I am better able to understand and abide by the Student Code of Conduct and the laws of the State of Texas” was 4.25.

Students who attended Jack Camp viewed skits on challenges of college life including using illegal drugs. Students who completed the Jack Camp assessment

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rated their agreement with the statement, “The skits provided insight to college issues.” The mean score for this item was 4.44/5.0.

Among students who participated in the Back on TRAC program and completed a survey about their experiences, the mean score related to the statement, “I am more aware of personal behavior that will hinder my success at SFA” was 4.56/5.0.

FY 2013

Jacks Back on TRAC: Of the 21 students admitted to the program, 8 suspensions were reinstated (38%).

The uniform crime statistics show that thirty-one students were arrested for drug violations, with three of those students residing on campus, ninety-one students were referred for campus disciplinary action, with fifty-four of those residing on campus.

In the post-orientation survey, the mean score related to the statement, “I can identify student conduct policies, and recognize the possible consequences of my behavior on campus and in the Nacogdoches community” was 4.62/5.0. (n=466)

Among the students who attended Drug and Alcohol Awareness training offered by University Policy, the mean score for agreement with the statement, “I am better able to understand and abide by the Student Code of Conduct and the laws of the State of Texas” was 3.67/5.0.

Students who attended Jack Camp viewed skits on challenges of college life including using illegal drugs. Students who completed the Jack Camp assessment rated their agreement with the statement, “The skits provided insight to college issues.” The mean score for this item was 4.35/5.0.

Among students who participated in the Back on TRAC program and completed a survey about their experiences, the mean score related to the statement, “I am more aware of personal behavior that will hinder my success at SFA” was 4.93/5.0.

Using data collected regarding alcohol and other drugs to improve. Currently, our drug and alcohol education program is effective. Areas of strength include our educational efforts to new students and our mitigation efforts among students who have violated our policies. The program could be strengthened by increased educational programming beyond the first year for students who have not violated our code of conduct. These programs should be assessed to determine their effectiveness. Some areas in which we have used data to improve during the last reporting period are detailed below:

Each summer, the Dean of Student Affairs speaks at all five of our summer

orientation programs. At this event, he reports the percentage of entering students

who are “committed non-drinkers” (77%) as reported by AlcoholEdu from the

previous year. This helps establish social norming in which students have an

accurate picture of the drinking behavior of others.

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When speaking to orientation students, they are told that any student found

responsible for a drug violation would be suspended on the first offense. Since we

began this in 2011, students arrested or referred to the Office of Students Rights and

Responsibilities for drug charges has declined.

Last year, after an analysis of our AlcoholEdu data, we observed that a high

percentage of our students were drinking regularly at fraternity and sorority

housing (28%). This was considerably above the national average (15%).

Additionally, among our highest risk behaviors had to do with doing shots of hard

liquor. As a result, we created a new Risk Management Procedures for Off-Campus

Events. This pertained to all student organizations.

In the 2013 Alcohol.Edu report, we discovered that students’ attitudes toward

drinking and driving appeared to be becoming more permissive. In response, the

Dean of Student Affairs set up a meeting with spoke with Driving Jacks members on

September 10th, 2014 to advise them of this trend and to discuss solutions. Driving

Jacks provides safe, non-judgmental rides to SFA students and the community.

We spotted a trend of decline participation in our AlcoholEdu program. In 2011,

79% of freshmen participated, in 2012 and 2013, only 65% of students participated.

In order to increase student completion rates, the program was moved from the

Office of Student Engagement to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

The completion rates for the program increased significantly in the fall of 2014 to

97%.

Data from students completing the Back on TRAC drug education program indicated

that stricter enforcement was needed. As a result, the percentage of students

completing the program declined.

Human Resources Results of Drug/Alcohol Testing During FY2012, there were 7 random drug/alcohol tests conducted with no positive results. There were 25 post accident drug/alcohol test conducted with no positive results. There was 1 DOT required drug/alcohol test conducted with no positive result. There was one pre-employment drug/alcohol test conducted with one positive result. This employee had a positive result due to taking a prescribed drug for a medical condition and was under the care of a physician. (The pre-employment test is used for newly hired shuttle bus drivers and they are added to the random testing list.)

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During FY2013, there were 16 random drug/alcohol tests conducted with one positive result. This employee was taking a prescribed drug for a medical condition and was under the care of a physician. There were 22 post accident tests conducted with one positive result. This employee was taking a prescribed drug but had not informed their supervisor and was given a written reprimand. Other Drug/Alcohol Related Issues During FY2012, three employees were found drinking after work on campus in the azalea garden. All three employees received written reprimands. There were no incidents to report for FY2013. Drug Treatment Options Drug treatment options are detailed for employees in a document that describes the HealthSelect coverage both in-network and out-of-network benefits. A list of available treatment centers is also provided. (See attached document.) Procedures for Testing Procedures for random testing, post-accident testing, and testing for reasonable suspicion, are described in the policy.

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Part Two: _____________________

Laws and Policies

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Distribution of Policy to Students

The portion of the policy dealing with student violations, particularly drug violations, has been included in the schedule of classes and the general bulletin for several years. These are sent to all currently enrolled students’ university email accounts as this is, by policy, is the officially recognized method of communication.

Timeline for Distribution

Students will receive written notice of the policies that impact them via email according to the schedule below. These dates are selected because they are past the deadline to add new students. We can be assured that this will allow us to inform all registered students.

• On the 12th

class day of each long semester

• On the 8th

class day following mid-term in each long semester.

• On the 2nd

class day of Maymester

• On the 4th

class day of Summer I and II semesters.

This was amended on May 15, 2015 and went into effect for Maymester 2015. Notification of Policies (Policies of Interest to Students)

Our notification to students about pertinent policies includes, but is not limited to the policies below. The policies that are included will be regularly evaluated by the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities in consultation with the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for Support Services and the Dean of Student Affairs. The above timeline for distribution is being added to University Policy 13.11 (Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Abuse) to ensure compliance.

Policies 2.11 Discrimination Complaints/Sexual Harassment 4.1 Student Academic Dishonesty 6.7 Class Attendance and Excused Absence 9.3 Digital Millennium Copyright 10.3 Hazing

Laws and Policies

http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/discrimination-complaints-sexual-harassment-2.11.pdf

http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/student_academic_dishonesty.pdf

http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/class-attendance-and-excused-absence-6.7.pdf

http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/digital-millennium-copyright.pdf

http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/hazing.pdf

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10.4 Student Code of Conduct 13.11 Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Abuse 13.13 Missing Student Notification 13.15 Prohibition of Campus Violence Distribution of Policy to Employees

Under the Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Abuse Policy (13.11), Human Resources is required to send a copy of the policy to all employees. This action was taken on November 17, 2011 for FY2012, but due to an oversight was not sent out during FY2013. The timeline for distribution on page 15 is being added to University Policy 13.11 (Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Abuse) to ensure compliance. In order to ensure this will not happen again, a deadline for notifying employees has been established. The message will be sent no later than October 31st of each year. All new employees are notified of this policy during new employee orientation that takes place on their first day of employment.

Enforcement

The following charts reflect the numbers of drug and alcohol violations by students for the 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 academic years.

Alcohol Violations

Sanction Fall 2011

52

Spring & Summer

2012

131

Fall 2012

71

Spring & Summer

2013

110

Fall 2013

73

Spring 2014

73 Admonishment 6 27 7 10 10 11 Conduct Probation

3 1

Conduct Probation with Reflection Paper and/or Educational Module

33 81 53 77 51 51

Conduct Probation with Reflection Paper and/or

4 1

http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/student-conduct-code.pdf

http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/illicit-drugs-and-alcohol-abuse.pdf

http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/missing-student-notification.pdf

http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/prohibition-of-campus-violence.pdf

http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/prohibition-of-campus-violence.pdf

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Educational Module and Counseling Disciplinary Probation

1 5 3 6 3 5

Discipline Probation/ Reflection Paper or Educational Module

2

Suspension 1 1 1 3 1 No Action 5 12 7 13 8 6

Drug Violations

Sanction

Fall 2011

27

Spring & Summer

2012

53

Fall 2012

48

Spring & Summer

2013

49

Fall 2013

59

Spring 2014

30 Admonishment 2 5 7 3 2 1

Admonishment/Reflection Paper or

Educational Module

1

Conduct Probation

1 9 3 4 3 1

Conduct/Reflection Paper or Educational

Module

2

Disciplinary Probation

9 5 17 4

Discipline Probation/ Reflection Paper or

Educational Module

1

Discipline Probation/Coun

seling

1

Suspension 18 32 21 28 31 19 No Action 2 7 7 9 6 5

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Education and Counseling All students found responsible for violating the SFA student conduct code’s alcohol standards are required to complete the Alcohol Education 101 module of ResLife.Net and pass the final quiz with a 70% or better. Depending on the circumstances of the case, second offenders are given a multi-session substance abuse evaluation in the SFA Counseling Center. Other sanctions may be applied to either first or second offenders as needed, such as Alcohol 102 or other appropriate educational modules such as Anger Management, Personal Decision Making or Civility and Respect. These options are based on the facts of the case, whether students have completed AlcoholEdu during their first semester at SFA and other behaviors displayed during the incident. Third offenses result in suspension. The Jacks Back on TRAC program: Jacks Back on TRAC (Treatment, Responsibility, and Accountability on Campus) program provides treatment, academic assistance, drug testing, and other conditions to students who have successfully appealed their suspension for alcohol and drug offenses. Students receiving suspensions for alcohol or drug possession offenses may appeal to the Vice President for University Affairs or his/her designee. In most cases, this designee is the Dean of Student Affairs. At his discretion, students may be allowed to remain under special conditions. Most often, this includes making application and being accepted into the Jacks Back on TRAC (Treatment, Responsibility, and Accountability on Campus) program. Students in this program receive an extensive and personalized program that includes counseling or treatment if screening indicates the need, additional drug and/or alcohol education, academic assistance, drug testing and other conditions suitable to the individual student. The Jacks Back on TRAC program is not advertised, as the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities does not want the appearance that students get one free chance at a drug violation. The requirements have also become much more strict over the past two years. Fewer students are being referred for consideration, fewer are being accepted and there are no second chances in the program. Any violation of the student conduct code or and violations of law off campus of which the OSRR becomes aware is reason for immediate dismissal from the program and, in most cases, additional time is added to the suspension length and opportunities for early return are removed. Collectively, these efforts are seeming to have a dampening effect on the number of drug violations reported to the OSRR. Demonstration of fairness in sanctioning for alcohol and drug violations.

The Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities developed guidelines for

sanctioning that are provided to all Judicial Officers and used in the training of

judicial officers. These ensure fair and consistent sanctioning in cases pertaining to

drugs and alcohol.

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Additionally, sanctions for violating the “Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Abuse” are

codified in this policy (13.11). Sanctioning guidance for both drug and alcohol

offenses is provided and quotes below:

o “Any student who is determined, through the regular disciplinary procedures

of the university, to have violated the policy on the use of illicit drugs will be

suspended from the university for no more than two years and no less than

the remainder of the current semester” (13.11).

o “University sanctions imposed for alcohol possession or consumption can

include progressive levels of probation leading to suspension for multiple

offenses, attendance at an alcohol education class offered by the university,

community service, substance abuse evaluation, treatment and/or

counseling” (13.11).

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Part Three: _____________________

Assessment

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SFA’s participation in AlcoholEdu provides an educational intervention at a critical time in a college student’s experience. Because the program is given prior to matriculation and then again six weeks later, we can measure something identified in the research as, “The College Effect.” This is the documented tendency for students to change drinking-related behaviors upon beginning college. AlcoholEdu also provides data which can be used to guide prevention and harm reduction strategies. We present data from the past three years in this section.

Alcohol Data 2011 Executive Summary: Findings are based on self-report data obtained from 996 first-year Stephen F. Austin students who completed all three AlcoholEdu for College Surveys.

When measured prior to their arrival on campus, SFA students' drinking rates are below the national average.

When measured midway through the fall semester, 16% of Stephen F. Austin students reported drinking in a high risk way.

Stephen F. Austin students are most commonly drinking at Off-campus residence or Fraternity/sorority house.

The most common drinking-related risk behaviors that SFA students engage in are doing shots and pre-gaming.

Drinking rates differ for men and women. Women are drinking in a high-risk way less frequently than men.

Assessment

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Alcohol Data 2012 Executive Summary: Findings are based on self-report data obtained from 942 first-year Stephen F. Austin students who completed all three AlcoholEdu for College Surveys. When measured prior to their arrival on campus, your students' drinking rates are below the national average.

When measured midway through the fall semester, 16% of SFASU students reported drinking in a high risk way.

SFASU students are most commonly drinking at an Off-campus residence or a Fraternity/sorority house.

The most common drinking-related risk behaviors that your students engage in are doing shots and pre-gaming.

Drinking rates are similar for men and women. Women are drinking in a high-risk way less frequently than men.

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Alcohol Data 2013 Executive Summary: Findings are based on self-report data obtained from 921 first-year Stephen F. Austin students who completed all three AlcoholEdu for College Surveys.

When measured prior to their arrival on campus, your students' drinking rates are below the national average.

When measured midway through the fall semester, 13% of SFASU students reported drinking in a high risk way.

SFASU students are most commonly drinking at an Off-campus residence or a Fraternity/sorority house.

The most common drinking-related risk behaviors that your students engage in are doing shots and pre-gaming.

Drinking rates are similar for men and women. Women are drinking in a high-risk way slightly less frequently than men.

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Additional assessment related to the effectiveness of drug prevention and remediation programs can be found in the “programs” section. Drug Assessment 2011 This data is from Alcohol. Edu which is given each year to incoming freshmen students.

2011 (n=2644) Percentage who have used the listed

substances in the past two weeks Marijuana 4.84

Cocaine (in some form) 1.51 MDMA (“extasy,” XTC, etc. 1.63

Methamphetamine ("meth," "crystal," "crank," "ice," "speed," "crystal meth")

1.40

Rohypnol ("roofies") or GHB 1.25 Medications used to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. (Ritalin®, Adderall®, Cylert®)

2.42

Barbiturates (prescription-type sleeping pills like Quaaludes, "downs," "yellow-jackets")

1.36

Amphetamines (prescription-type stimulants, also called "speed," "uppers," "ups")

1.44

Tranquilizers (prescription-type drugs like Valium®, Xanax®, Librium®)

1.44

Heroin 1.32

Other opiate-type drugs (controlled substances like codeine, OxyContin, Darvon, Vicodin, Dilaudid, Demerol, Lomotil, Percocet, Percodan)

1.97

LSD 1.36

Other psychedelics or hallucinogenics like mushrooms, mescaline, or PCP

1.44

Salvia Divinorum or Salvinorin A ("Maria Pastora," "Sage of the Seers," "Diviner's Sage," "Sally-D," or "magic mint")

1.48

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Anabolic steroids 1.32

Chewing tobacco ("snuff") 3.10 Cigarettes 8.36

Inhalants (breathable chemical vapors, also called "whippets," "poppers," or "snappers")

1.36

Drug Assessment 2012 This data is from Alcohol. Edu which is given each year to incoming freshmen students.

2012 (n=2347) Percentage who have used the listed

substances in the past two weeks

Marijuana 4.52

Cocaine (in some form) 1.53 MDMA (“extasy,” XTC, etc. 1.49

Methamphetamine ("meth," "crystal," "crank," "ice," "speed," "crystal meth")

1.41

Rohypnol ("roofies") or GHB 1.41 Medications used to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. (Ritalin®, Adderall®, Cylert®)

1.96


1.45


1.49


1.66

Heroin 1.41

Other opiate-type drugs (controlled substances like codeine, OxyContin, Darvon, Vicodin, Dilaudid, Demerol, Lomotil, Percocet, Percodan)

1.79

LSD 1.36

Other psychedelics or hallucinogenics like mushrooms, mescaline, or PCP

1.58


1.53

Anabolic steroids 1.32 Chewing tobacco ("snuff") 3.45

Cigarettes 8.22

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Drug Assessment 2013 This data is from Alcohol. Edu which is given each year to incoming freshmen students.

2013 (n=1927) Percentage who have used the listed substances in the past two weeks

Marijuana 5.86 Cocaine (in some form) 1.40

MDMA (“extasy,” XTC, etc. 1.40 Methamphetamine ("meth," "crystal," "crank," "ice," "speed," "crystal meth")

1.30

Rohypnol ("roofies") or GHB 1.30

Medications used to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. (Ritalin®, Adderall®, Cylert®)

2.08


1.40


1.30


1.40

Heroin 1.30 Other opiate-type drugs (controlled substances like codeine, OxyContin, Darvon, Vicodin, Dilaudid, Demerol, Lomotil, Percocet, Percodan)

1.66

LSD 1.45 Other psychedelics or hallucinogenics like mushrooms, mescaline, or PCP

1.40


1.30

Anabolic steroids 1.30

Chewing tobacco ("snuff") 2.91 Cigarettes 6.12


1.40

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STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY DRUG TREATMENT OPTIONS

FY2013 United Healthcare – HealthSelect of Texas Coverage: (Behavioral Health 1-855-802-7093) In Network Option for Chemical Dependency – In Patient benefits: $150/day copay per admission plus 20% coinsurance (up to $750 copay max per

admission) $2,250 copay max per calendar year per person

Out Patient Benefits: 20% coinsurance

Out of Network Option for Chemical Dependency – In Patient benefits: $150/day copay per admission plus 40% coinsurance (up to $750 copay max per

admission) $2,250 copay max per calendar year per person

Out Patient benefits: 40% coinsurance

Procedure: Prior authorization by PCP required. Failure to obtain prior authorization may increase your cost.

Assessment Centers: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas, 1407 N. University Dr., 936-569-

1445, contact Phyllis Grandgeorge, Director. Patient will be asked if they have insurance. If yes, then insurance company will be contacted. If no, then will be asked if they are on probation. If not on probation, then a screening appointment will be set up for them. There is no out-patient facility in Nacogdoches.

Samaritan Counseling Center of East Texas, 903 North St., Nacogdoches, Tx. 75961, 936-564-4064. Contact Jan Rhodes for assessment. There is a $35 charge for the first visit.

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Will provide assessment of whether or not individual needs in-patient treatment or out-patient treatment. If out-patient, then counseling can be provided.

ADAC – Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, 304 North Raguet, Lufkin, TX 75904, 1-800-445-8562, can perform assessments and refer to treatment facilities.

Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, Beaumont, TX, 1-888-833-9077, can perform assessments and refer to treatment facilities.

In Network Facilities: East Texas Medical Center, 4101 University Blvd., Tyler, Tx. 75701, 903-566-8666 Samaritan Counseling Center of East Texas, 903 North St., Nacogdoches, Tx. 75961, 936-

564-4064. Behavioral Hospital of Longview, 22 Bermuda Lane, Longview, Tx. 75606, 903-291-

3456. Sundown Ranch, 3120 Vz County Road 2318, Canton, Tx. 75103, 903-479-3933.

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