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Conversations drink for several years in their home countries. We focus on the impact alcohol may have on academics and on the community if used excessively. Substance Abuse Policy: Our campus community came together after a substance abuse-related death in the fall semester. Two primary initiatives came to the forefront: a student amnesty policy and an anonymous reporting system. Good Samaritan policy for our student handbook to address student concerns. Also, we are in the process of exploring options for an anonymous reporting system and putting one into place for the Fall 2009 semester. Some of the items under consideration are utilizing an internal or an external system, deciding who will monitor the system and what responsibility the university takes on by utilizing such a system, determining how to follow up with students and who will do this, and deciding how to deal with false reports. campus posting policy was changed from not allowing the advertisement of events with alcohol to allow an exception for this venue. It is a delicate balance of promoting responsible use of alcohol and supporting students who choose not to drink. ts The conversation is just getting started. There was too much good information to fit on these pages, so read the piece in its entirety at http://blog.acuho-i. org/2009/06/conversations-abuse/. The Student Government Association passed a resolution calling for amnesty from judicial action if a student assists another Amethyst Initiative: Our campus conversation echoed those already by reporting that someone needs shared about the Amethyst Initiative. help. While our practice has been to A twist for us is that our campus focus on the well being of students conference operations run a bar on first, then educational over punitive campus that is open two nights a week. sanctions in situations such as this, Student affairs takes an active interest the students perceive having to visit in the programming in this venue with a judicial officer to be “getting in and provides input for policies related trouble” regardless of the outcome. We are in the process of crafting a Note: Images are hires ready. 1/2 Horizontal: 7"xto the 4 color alcohol. Recently the 4.75" sale of conVersations is dedicated to capturing dialogue between high-level professionals on the topics that affect campus housing. If you would like to be a part of a future conversation – or have a topic you want to see discussed – let us know at talkingstick@acuho-i.org. Trust your bathroom material specs to Swanstone, the high-performance solution that stands up to long-term wear and tear. Swanstone walls & oors, accessories, wainscotting, vanity countertops and bowls are heat and compression-molded for extra strength, durability and low maintenance. No wonder we’re recognized as a leading manufacturer of solid surface material for universities. For attractive, long-lasting surfaces, count on Swanstone. SWAN8427_EDU Ad_fnl.indd 1 5/14/09 8:16:54 AM

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