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December 2015

2014-2015 Drug-Free Schools & Colleges Biennial Report

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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES REGULATIONS BIENNIAL REVIEW

2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR

Submitted by:

Arathi Srikanta

Program Director of Health Promotion and Education

Primary Oversight:

Office of Vice President for Student Development

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary 4

2014-2015 Program Goals and Objectives 4

Biennial Review Process 4

Annual Policies Notification Process 5

Data & Assessment 6

Policies & Compliance 9

Programs & Interventions 19

Process and Outcomes (??) 29

SWOT Analysis 33

2014-2015 Program Recommendations & Goals 34

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TABLE OF APPENDICES

Saint Louis University Notice to Employees – March 13th, 2015

Saint Louis University Notice to Students: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy – August

26th

, 2014

Saint Louis University Notice to Students: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy – January

29th

, 2015

Saint Louis University Substance Abuse and Testing Policy – Effective August 29, 2011

Greek Social Event Policy-Updated Fall 2012

Missouri College Health Behavior Survey (MCHBS) Saint Louis University Report- Alcohol

and Drug related sections- 2014-2015

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations, the following compliance

report is submitted to review the policies, programs, assessment strategies, reports, findings, and

recommendations for the 2014-2015 academic years. The purpose of this review is to evaluate

institutional effectiveness in curtailing the trend of unlawful and harmful use of drugs and

alcohol by students at Saint Louis University.

The outline for this report will serve as the template for future annual reports that review the

alcohol and drug education program as part of the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations

compliance report.

2014-2015 PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Based on the data from 2013-2014, for the 2014-2015 school year the University has the

following objectives :

1. Increase alcohol and drug abuse prevention programming for all students with an

emphasis on fraternity and sorority life, first year students and athletics.

2. Evaluate Billikens After Dark Program for effectiveness in quality of

programming and numbers of students reached.

3. Continue implementing Missouri College Health Behavioral Study (MCHBS) and

review data annually.

4. Partner with resources on campus to encourage Greek students to participate in

more risk management training and education.

For the 2014-2015 school year the University has the following goals:

1. Hire a Program Director of Health Promotion and Education

2. Create and evaluate a Bystander Intervention Peer Education Program

3. Use MCHBS data to guide programming efforts for the following school

year.

BIENNIAL REVIEW PROCESS

The Division of Student Development annually accounts for the policy review, alcohol and other

drug education and intervention to ensure fulfillment of the University mission, educational

goals and pursuit of excellence is ongoing. Specifically, those reports are annually made

available to the University community for institutional assessment: https://www.slu.edu/student-

health-and-counseling-services/health-promotion-and-awareness/alcohol-and-drug-

https://www.slu.edu/student-health-and-counseling-services/health-promotion-and-awareness/alcohol-and-drug-education/drug-free-schools-compliance-reports


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education/drug-free-schools-compliance-reports. This biennial, or annual, review is a thorough

process that examines not only the effectiveness of education programs and policies but also the

consistency of sanctioning when policy violations may occur. The following offices contributed

to this report:

Office of the Vice President for Student Development

Dean of Students Office

Office of the General Counsel

Office of the President

Office of the Vice President for Human Resources

Athletics

Campus Recreation

Department of Public Safety

Housing & Residence Life

Student Responsibility and Community Standards

Student Health and Counseling

Student Involvement Center

Student Success Center

Student Government Association

ANNUAL NOTIFICATION PROCESS

Human Resources Policy:

Human Resources combined the Drug and Abuse Prevention Policy (last updated 1/03/2007) and

the Substance Abuse Testing Policy (last updated 1/03/2007) into one policy, the Substance

Abuse and Testing Policy effective 8/29/2011.

Annual Notice:

May 27, 2015


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DATA & ASSESSMENT

Human Resources EAP Cases for Alcohol or Chemical Dependency

EAP Cases for Alcohol or Chemical Dependency:

These cases are reported anonymously from the University EAP Provider, Copsych.

Services to employees, spouse and dependents are a free benefit for University

employees.

Employee Spouse Dependent

August 2014 0 0 0

October 2014 0 0 0

TOTAL 0 0 0

Alcohol & Drug Violations Summary of Data

Overview

Data on documented alcohol and drug violations were analyzed to provide insight about student

offenders. Data were gathered from the Office of Student Responsibility & Community

Standards Maxient and the Banner student database systems.

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Limitations

Some aspects regarding alcohol and drug use on SLU’s campus are not reflected in these

data. Some limitations of this information are listed below.

1. The data only reflect instances where students were caught violating policy, not the

behaviors of students who were not documented for policy violations. It is recommended

to correlate data from Missouri College Health Behavior Study and MAP-Works to

identify students at-risk and at-risk behaviors.

2. The data do not tell us anything about drinking habits, students’ perceptions of alcohol, or

the effectiveness of interventions or sanctions through the community standards process.

The data do not reveal the influences on student decisions regarding alcohol or drugs.

Missouri College Health Behavior Survey (MCHBS) Saint Louis University Report

Missouri College Health Behavior Survey Results 2015

Sample Size:

PIP= 11178

SLU= 554

Age when first started drinking alcohol Age PIP SLU

12 or younger 2% 2%

13-15 12% 9%

16 15% 15%

17 11% 12%

18 18% 25%

19 7% 9%

20 4% 5%

21 8% 7%

22 or higher 2% -

Never used 19% 13%

Number of days drank in the past 30 days Frequency PIP SLU

Did not drink in the past 30 days 41% 27%

1-2 days 18% 16%

3-5 days 19% 21%

6-8 days 9% 16%

9-11 days 11% 20%

12-14 days 2% 1%

Number of days drank in the past two weeks Frequency PIP SLU

Did not drink in the past 2 weeks 49% 33%

1-2 days 29% 31%

3-5 days 16% 27%

6-8 days 4% 7%

9-11 days 1% 2%

12-14 days 1% 1%

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The number of times students have drank 5 or more drinks in a 2 hour period in the past two

weeks Frequency PIP SLU

0 Times 74% 64%

1 Time 11% 15%

2 Times 7% 8%

3 Times 3% 5%

4 Times 2% 3%

5 Times 1% 2%

6 Times 1% 1%

7 Times 0% 1%

8 or more Times 0% 0%

Number of times students have used marijuana in the past year. Frequency PIP SLU

1-6 times per year 13% 20%

1-2 times per month 3% 5%

1-2 times per week 2% 2%

3 or more times per week 2% 1%

Daily 3% 2%

Did not use 76% 70%

Number of times students have used illegal drugs in the past year. Drug Data

Source

Did not

use

1-6 times per

year

1-2 times per

month

1-2 times per

week

3 or more

times per

week

Daily

Cocaine PIP 97% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%

SLU 96% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Amphetamines PIP 96% 2% 0% 1% 0% 1%

SLU 96% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1%

Methamphetamines PIP 99% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%

SLU 99% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Inhalants PIP 99% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%

SLU 99% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Club Drugs PIP 97% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%

SLU 96% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Heroin PIP 99% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

SLU 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Stimulants* PIP 94% 4% 1% 0% 0% -

SLU 92% 7% 1% 0% 0% -

Pain Medications* PIP 95% 4% 1% 0% 0% -

SLU 96% 3% 1% 0% 0% -

Sedatives* PIP 98% 1% 0% 0% 0% -

SLU 97% 2% 0% 0% 0% -

Sleeping Meds* PIP 98% 1% 0% 0% 0% -

SLU 99% 0% 0% 0% 0% -

*Use without a doctor’s prescription

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Tobacco products used in the past year Tobacco products PIP SLU

Cigarettes 16.5% 14.9%

Cigars 13% 17.1%

Smokeless Tobacco 5.8% 3.9%

Tobacco Pipes 2.8% 1.9%

Hookah 19.7% 23.6%

E-Cigarettes 11.8% 12.1%

Other .2% .2%

None 63.2% 62.3%

Frequency of tobacco use Frequency PIP SLU

A few times a year 45.8% 60.9%

1-3 times a month 14.5% 21.7%

1-2 times a week 6.9% 7.2%

3-6 times a week 5.1% 1.4%

Everyday 26.2% 7.2%

Campus Recreation Wellness Data Overview

The Simon Recreation Center hosted 52,773 visits in the month of February 2014 and the facility

averages over 500,000 visitors each year. There were 9,014 unique student visitors at the Simon

Recreation Center during the past academic year. Compared to benchmark institutions, SLU

students ranked the following recreational outcomes higher and reported improvement in self-

confidence, athletic ability, concentration, fitness level, physical strength, feeling of well-being,

time management skills, ability to get a good night’s sleep, stress management, weight control,

overall health and academic performance.

Intramural sports continue to be a big draw for SLU students. For the academic year, there were

657 total teams registered for intramurals which includes nearly 6,000 participants. Spring

session one had the highest participation with 173 teams, 1,559 participants and 6,474 units of

participation.

POLICIES & COMPLIANCE

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy

The Drug Free Schools and Communities Amendments of 1989 require Saint Louis University to

certify that it has adopted and implemented a drug and alcohol prevention program as a condition

of receiving federal funds and financial assistance. Saint Louis University has had a long-

standing policy of promoting a campus environment free from drug and alcohol abuse. In

accordance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 and Saint

Louis University’s Catholic, Jesuit mission, this policy restates the University’s commitment to

maintaining an environment which is free of impairment and conducive to the physical,

emotional, and psychological, and spiritual development of all persons.

Scope

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This policy applies to all students taking courses for academic credit at Saint Louis University,

including students enrolled at the Frost Campus, Medical Center Campus, Saint Louis University

at Madrid, and academic programs located overseas.

Definition

For the purposes of this policy, the following definitions will be applied:

• The term “illicit drugs” includes any controlled substance listed in the Schedule 1-V of

Section 202 of the Federal Controlled Substance Act and those listed under Illinois,

Missouri or other applicable laws.

• The term “University” includes Saint Louis University and Saint Louis University at

Madrid.

• The term “University premises” includes all land, facilities, and other property in the

possession of or owned, used or controlled by the University (including adjacent streets

and sidewalks.

• The term “University activities” includes academic programs affiliated with the

University or in which students have matriculated for academic credit at Saint Louis

University including study-abroad programs overseas, and any on-campus or off-campus

event or function conducted, approved, sponsored or funded, in whole or in part, by the

University or any officially recognized student organization.

Standards of Conduct

Saint Louis University prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, sale, possession or use

of illicit drugs or alcohol on its premises or as part of any University activities. Conduct

involving prescription drugs which have not been prescribed by a physician will be treated as a

violation. This policy supplements and does not limit rules of conduct pertaining to alcohol or

drugs which are published in other official University publications.

Overseas Programs/Sanctions

Students visiting foreign countries to attend academic programs overseas are reminded that they

may be subject to arrest and legal sanctions for drug and alcohol offenses under the laws and

regulations of that particular country or institution in addition to the University sanctions

described on the previous page.

Counseling and Assistance

Saint Louis University offers confidential, professional counseling and referrals for students

needing assistance for problems relating to alcohol and drug abuse. Students may obtain

information and assistance by contacting the following Counseling and Consultation Center

locations:

Campus Location Telephone

University Counseling Center, Wuller Hall – (314) 977-2323

Employee Assistance Program – (800) 859-9319

Madrid Manresa Hall 533-9624

For assistance off-campus the following organizations provide local referrals and information on

alcohol or drug abuse through nationwide hot-line services:

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Organizations Toll-Free Number

Alcohol and Drug Referral 1-800-252-6465

Alcoholics Anonymous 1-800-344-2666

National Council on Alcoholism 1-800-NCA-CALL

National Institute on Drug Abuse 1-800-662-HELP

Parents’ Resource Institute for Drug Information 1-800-241-9746

Alcohol Policy

In observance with the law of Missouri and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis, no person

under the age of 21 may purchase or attempt to purchase or have in his or her possession, any

alcoholic or intoxicating beverage on University premises or at University activities. Therefore,

no alcohol beverage may be served or sold to anyone under 21 years of age on University

premises or at University activities. Students must present two forms of valid photo identification

or comply with our reasonable age verification procedures at events held on the University

premises at which alcohol is available. Students found presenting false identification or taking

other steps to acquire alcohol as a minor will be subject to disciplinary sanction under the Code

of Non-Academic Student Discipline and Responsibility, and risk criminal prosecution.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages by those who are over 21 years of age, on University

premises, is permitted ONLY at those student events or locations that have been expressly

approved by the Student Involvement Center and ONLY in those locations for which the

University has a license. Approval for alcohol service at events sponsored by University

departments must be obtained from the appropriate director, dean, or Vice President.

University funds may not be used to pay for any portion of an event at which alcohol may be

served to or consumed by minors.

Arrangements for food and beverages for on-campus events must be made with University

Dining Services, which has the responsibility for verifying the legality of persons seeking to

purchase or obtain alcohol. No food or beverages may be brought into an event by an outside

caterer except with special authorization.

Monitoring and enforcing compliance with the policy and guidelines are the responsibility of the

Department of Public Safety for outside events, and or the director/manager of the building for

inside events. Compliance with the policy in residence halls is the responsibility of the Director

of Housing and Residence Life and staff.

University departments and student organizations also may impose additional, more stringent

restrictions on the use and distribution of alcohol by their members.

Additional University alcohol-related policies include the Dry Recruitment Policy (section

3.1.8); Advertising and Alcohol Policy (section 3.5.3); and the Residence Life Alcohol Policy,

published in the Residence Life Guide section of the Student Handbook. Alcohol guidelines for

student athletes can be obtained from the Athletic Department, located in Chaifetz Arena. Copies

of the Greek Social Event Policy, intended to provide risk management guidelines and govern

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the use and distribution of alcohol at fraternity and sorority events, are available in the Student

Involvement Center, Room, Busch Student Center 319.

As a Catholic, Jesuit education institution, Saint Louis University expects its students to develop

a responsible philosophy on the appropriate use of alcoholic beverages. The University

encourages students to consider all the implications of drinking and to arrive at a conscientious

decision about how they will personally use alcohol.

The University is obligated to respect civil law, and it attempts to provide the rights of others

threatened by illegal or immoderate drinking on University premises or at social events

sponsored by the University. The University, therefore, prohibits drinking that infringes on the

rights of others, prohibits misconduct due to drinking or drinking by anyone under 21 years of

age. The University prohibits any drinking patterns that lead to behaviors detrimental to the

health and welfare of the individual, student group or University community. Social activities are

expected to have clear purposes, other than the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The

University encourages moderation in the use of alcohol, for those of legal age, who choose to

drink. The University strongly asserts that choosing not to drink is as socially acceptable as

choosing to drink.

Finally, in accord with our policy, the University will sponsor programs and develop guidelines

to help community members understand the advantages of a healthy lifestyle, the consequences

of use and abuse of alcohol, the moral implications of alcohol use, and the importance of

personal and community responsibility.

In accordance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, the University annually

distributes to students an informational brochure that includes the University Alcohol and Drug

Policies, counseling and assistance programs, University and legal sanctions, health risks, and

uses and effects of controlled substances. Additional copies are available in the Office of Student

Responsibility and Community Standards, Wuller Hall 2nd

Floor. All students should become

familiar with this information.

For assistance and information on issues relating to alcohol please contact the University

Counseling Center at 977-2323.

Alcohol Guidelines

Saint Louis University permits the lawful possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on

University premises or at University activities by persons who are of legal drinking age,

consistent with the following guidelines:

Students who are not of legal drinking age (21 years) are not permitted to be under the influence

of alcohol in residence halls/apartments.

No alcoholic beverages may be sold or furnished to persons under the age of 21. Those residents

who are of legal drinking age may bring alcoholic beverages in closed containers into the

residence halls/apartment living units, only if they are contained in paper bags or other

coverings.

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Residence hall students who are of legal drinking age may consume alcohol only in their

room/living unit. The door must be closed. No non-residential individual or underage persons

(other than a roommate) can be present.

Students residing in apartment living units and their guests who are of legal drinking age may

consume alcohol in the apartments but without the presence of underage person (other than a

roommate).

No alcohol, whether in open or in uncovered unopened containers, is permitted in lounges,

hallways, or other residence hall/apartment living unit public areas by anyone, of any age. No

alcohol is permitted on the balcony of any University apartment.

Kegs, party balls, beer bongs and similar large containers of alcohol are not permitted in the

residence halls/living units. If found, they will be disposed of and the owner(s) brought to

disciplinary review.

Irresponsible use of alcohol resulting in public intoxication, disorderly conduct, vandalism or

similar conduct may result in disciplinary action.

Intoxicated residents may be prohibited from escorting guests into the residence halls/living

units. In addition, obviously intoxicated visitors may not be escorted into University housing,

regardless of their escort.

Should you be found in a room/living unit in which an alcohol policy is being violated, you will

be subject to disciplinary action, regardless of age (Refer to “implied consent”).

Failure to comply with these regulations may result in disciplinary action, including but not

limited to: discussions with Housing & Residence Life staff and Counseling Center staff

concerning alcohol use, educational tasks, probation, or removal from University housing.

Alcohol and Student Groups

Student groups, such has hall councils, or other groups receiving University funds are not

allowed to use those funds to purchase alcohol.

Alcohol may not be served as a function of a formal or other hall-sponsored event. The

establishment where the event is being held may serve alcohol, but they may not establish an on-

campus location specifically for the sale of alcohol at the event.

Residence hall floors may not use floor funds at events involving alcohol.

University Sanctions

Students who violate the Community Standards pertaining to alcohol or the Alcohol Policy and

Guidelines will be subject to the maximum sanction of disciplinary probation or any lesser

sanction authorized under the applicable student code. Repeated violations will constitute

sufficient grounds for dismissal from the University.

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Anyone found in violation of the Community Standards pertaining to illicit drugs will be subject

to the maximum sanction of dismissal or any lesser sanction authorized under the applicable

student code.

Appropriate disciplinary action for violations of the Community Standards and Alcohol Policy

and Guidelines may include counseling and/or a satisfactory completion of a rehabilitation

program. The University may, at its discretion, refer cases to the proper law enforcement

authorities for arrest or prosecution. To the extent that the University serves society by

developing and sustaining an environment free of alcohol and drug abuse, the University

reserves the right to take disciplinary action against students involved in violations of the

Standards and Alcohol Policy Guidelines occurring off-campus. Disciplinary measures will be

administered consistent with local, state and federal laws.

Health Risks

There are numerous, serious health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol.

Substance abuse, when left untreated, may lead to damaged vital organs such as the liver, brain,

and kidneys. Other problems normally associated with substance abuse include nausea, vomiting,

loss of memory, slurred speech, blurred vision, and violent acts of aggression. These effects,

more often than not, lead to poor academic performance, loss of jobs, arrests, arguments with

family and friends, and serious accidents. A detailed description of the health risks associated

with abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol are provided within this pamphlet.

Effects of Alcohol

Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses

significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the

likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also

increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including spouse and child abuse.

Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher manual functions,

severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses cause

respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous

system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described. Repeated use of

alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to produce

withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions.

Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. Long-term consumption of large quantities of

alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to permanent damage to

vital organs such as the brain and the liver. Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may

give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical

abnormalities and mental retardation. In addition, research indicated that children of alcoholic

parents are at a greater risk of becoming alcoholics than other children.

Legal Sanctions

Because of the harmful effects of alcohol and drug abuse, local state and federal governments

have enacted laws making it a criminal offense to unlawfully possess, use or distribute illicit

drugs or alcohol. These laws cover the one time, “social or recreational” users as well as the

alcoholic and drug addict. In order to assist you in understanding the potential legal implications

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of such conduct, a summary of the criminal sanctions which may be imposed under local, state,

and federal laws is provided below:

Illicit Drugs:

Missouri Law

Conviction for possession of illicit drugs results in up to 7 years imprisonment and a maximum

fine of $5,000, unless the offense involves 35 grams or less of marijuana which entails up to 1

year in prison and a fine of $1,000.

Illinois Law

Conviction for possession of illicit drugs results in 4 to 50 years imprisonment and a fine of up to

$250,000, unless the offense involves smaller amounts of 200 grams or less of certain drugs,

which elicits 4 to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000.

Federal Law

Conviction for possession of illicit drugs results in 1 to 3 years imprisonment and a minimum

fine of $1,000, unless the offense involves cocaine base (crack) which may carry mandatory

imprisonment for up to 5 to 20 years.

The severity of the sanctions imposed for both possession and distribution offenses depend on

the type and quantity of drugs, prior convictions, and whether death or serious injury resulted.

Sanctions may be increased for offenses which involve distribution to minors or occur on or near

University premises. In addition, other federal laws require or permit forfeiture of personal or

real property used to illegally possess, facilitate possession, transport or conceal a controlled

substance. A person’s right to purchase a firearm or receive federal benefits, such as student

loans, grants, contracts, or professional or commercial licenses, may be revoked or denied as a

result of a drug conviction. Additionally, federal law mandates that any student who has been

convicted of an offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a

controlled substance shall not be eligible to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance during the

period on the date of such conviction and ending after the interval specified.

Missouri Law

The purchase, attempt to purchase, or possession of any intoxicating liquor by a person under 21

years of age is punishable by a fine of $50 to $1,000 and up to a year in jail. The same penalties

apply to persons knowingly furnishing alcohol to minors.

Illinois Law

The purchase and/or possession of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age is

punishable by up to a year in jail. The same penalties apply to persons knowingly furnishing

alcohol to minors. In addition, the Village of Cahokia prohibits by ordinance the purchase and/or

possession of alcohol by persons under 21 and may impose a fine of $200.

Student Organization Policies

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On 8/26/2013 Saint Louis University adopted a new Student Organization Alcohol Policy. Also

adopted were Third-Party Vendor Guidelines for students to follow when hosting events on or

off campus with alcohol.

A. The possession, sale, use or consumption of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, during an

organizational event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the organization, or at any event

an observer would associate with the Student Organization, must be in compliance with any and

all applicable laws of the state, province, county, and/or city and must comply with University

Third Party Vendor Guidelines, which can be found on the Student Involvement Center website.

This policy covers any and all activities conducted by recognized student organizations whether

alone or in conjunction with a third party, regardless of the activities’ location. In addition,

fraternities and sororities must also follow these and any additional guidelines set forth by their

respective governing councils.

B. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through or with organizational funds or by any

members or guests in the name of or on behalf of the Student Organization. The purchase or use

of a bulk quantity or common source(s) of alcoholic beverage, for example, kegs or cases, is

prohibited.

C. OPEN PARTIES, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the Student

Organization, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, are prohibited.

D. No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic

beverages to anyone under the age of 21.

E. No organization may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor or tavern (tavern defined

as any establishment for which the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages is a specific focus

of their business) at which alcohol is provided to those present. This includes any event held in,

at or on the property of a tavern as defined above for purposes of fundraising. However, a

Student Organization may rent or use a room or area in a tavern as defined above for a closed

event held within the provisions of this policy, including the use of a third party vendor and guest

list.

F. No Student Organization may co-sponsor, co-finance or attend or participate in a function at

which alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.

G. All recruitment or rush activities associated with any Student Organization will be non-

alcoholic. No recruitment or rush activities associated with any Student Organization may be

held at or in conjunction with a tavern or alcohol distributor as defined in this policy.

H. Student Organizations that violate the University's Student Organization Policies pertaining to

alcohol or the University’s Alcohol Policy and Guidelines will be subject to a maximum sanction

allowed by the Code of Student Conduct, including suspension or expulsion from the University.

Repeated violations will constitute sufficient grounds for the suspension or permanent dismissal

of the organization from the University. To the extent that the University serves society by

developing and sustaining an environment free of alcohol and drug abuse, the University

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reserves the right to take disciplinary action against Students involved in violations of the

Standards and Alcohol Policy Guidelines occurring off-campus. Disciplinary measures will be

administered consistent with local, state and federal laws.

I. University departments and Student Organizations also may impose additional, more stringent

restrictions on the use and distribution of alcohol by their members. The University also reserves

the right to restrict Student Organizations from holding off-campus events at certain third party

vendors or taverns.

THIRD PARTY VENDOR GUIDELINES

For all events where alcohol is present, the University prohibits any drinking patterns that lead to

behaviors detrimental to the health and welfare of the individual, Student Organization or

University community. Social activities are expected to have clear purposes, other than the

consumption of alcoholic beverages. Irresponsible use of alcohol resulting in public intoxication,

disorderly conduct, vandalism or similar conduct may result in disciplinary action.

1. ON-CAMPUS EVENTS are defined as events occurring in or on land, facilities, and other

property in the possession of or owned, used or controlled by the University (including adjacent

streets and sidewalks).

The following applies to all On-Campus Events serving alcohol:

Prior approval from the Division of Student Development must be obtained.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages by those who are over 21 years of age, on Campus,

is permitted ONLY at those Student Organization events or locations that have been

expressly approved by the Division of Student Development.

After approval for an event has been received, the Student Organization requesting

permission to serve alcoholic beverages must make arrangements for food and beverages

with Event Services and University Dining Services, which has the responsibility for

verifying the legality of persons seeking to purchase or obtain alcohol. Student

Organizations must finalize such arrangements directly with Dining Services, including

all billings and payments.

No food or beverages may be brought into an event by an outside caterer except with

special authorization.

No alcoholic beverages are permitted to be brought into university facilities by

individuals or groups.

No alcoholic beverages may be served or sold to anyone under 21 years of age. Students

must present two forms of valid photo identification.

The Student Organization and its officers are responsible for ensuring that no one under

the age of 21 is served alcoholic beverages and for ensuring that no one under the age of

21 consumes any alcoholic beverages.

The Student Organization and its officers will be held responsible for all charges and

costs incurred in connection with the event.

The Student Organization and its officers will be held responsible for any property

damage that occurs in connection with the event.

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The Student Organization and its officers are responsible for ensuring that no more than

three guests per person are in attendance.

The normal closing hours of all University facilities shall be adhered to and at no time

shall alcoholic beverages be served after 12 a.m.

Students who plan or who attend scheduled events are responsible for knowing and

following the policies and procedures for such events as well as the rules that may apply

in specific buildings or areas of the campus.

Student Organizations must have the support of their advisor.

Other criteria may apply, depending upon the circumstances of the event.

Any University staff member in charge of a facility, or an event, or his/her designee, or

otherwise employed by the University has the authority to enter and remain present at the

event in order to: (1) limit or terminate the consumption or possession of alcoholic

beverages, (2) terminate the event, and/or (3) take any other action required to maintain

or to restore order and decorum.

2. OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT ORGANIZATION EVENTS where alcohol will be served must

adhere to following guidelines:

All alcohol must be provided by a licensed and insured third party vendor.

Third party vendors must provide proof of insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 of

general liability insurance, evidenced by a copy of the properly completed certificate of

insurance prepared by the insurance provider. The certificate must show that the

insurance coverage maintains “off premises liquor liability and non-owned and hired auto

coverage”. The certificate must show that the vendor has added the student organization

sponsor(s) as “additional insured” or “namely insured” on their insurance coverage for

the date of the event. If requested by the University, the Student Organization must be

able to provide the above referenced documentation.

No alcoholic beverages may be served or sold to anyone under 21 years of age.

Vendors are responsible for: (1) checking identification cards upon entry to the event, (2)

refusing service of alcoholic beverages to minors, (3) refusing service to individuals who

appear intoxicated, (4) maintaining control of all alcoholic containers present, and (5)

collecting all remaining alcohol at the end of the event and removing it from the

premises.

Vendors must also agree that no excess alcohol – opened or unopened – will be given,

sold or furnished to the event sponsor(s).

Student Organization Events are restricted to members of the sponsoring organizations

with a predetermined number of guests (generally not to exceed three bona fide personal

guests per member.)

The following events are prohibited: (1) events where the central focus is alcohol, (2)

events that promote the use or sale of alcohol, and (3) events that promote over-

consumption or rapid consumption of alcohol (e.g. pub crawls, happy hours, party buses,

fundraisers that promote the use or sale of alcohol).

The publicity policies outlined in the University’s Student Organization Policies must be

followed. No posters or other forms of publicity advertising or implying the sale or use of

alcoholic beverages will be approved.

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The Student Organization and its officers are responsible for ensuring the no one under

the age of 21 is served alcoholic beverages and for ensuring that no one under the age of

21 consumes any alcoholic beverages.

The Student Organization and its officers will be held responsible for all charges and

costs incurred in connection with the event.

The Student Organization and its officers will be held responsible for any property

damage that occurs in connection with the event.

The Student Organization and its officers are responsible for ensuring that no more than

three guests per person are in attendance.

Students who plan or who attend scheduled Student Organization events are responsible

for knowing and following the policies and procedures for such events.

Student Organizations may be subject to their national and international organization’s

alcohol guidelines or policies. At Saint Louis University, Fraternities and Sororities are

governed by their appropriate councils, which may have additional specific alcohol

guidelines that must be adhered to. Failure by any Student Organization to comply with

these additional guidelines from their national and/or international council may result in

disciplinary action against the Student Organization by the University.

PROGRAMS & INTERVENTION

Athletics:

ResponsiBillikens

AUGUST: Distributed water bottles, beach balls and bracelets at Housing & Residence Life RA

training. Responsibillikens facilitated an accountability pledge for all teams that was

signed by all student-athletes at the start of the academic year.

SEPTEMBER: Sept. 27, 2014 – Responsibillikens distributed cinch sacks, water bottles, beach

balls and bracelets at the Homecoming parade.

OCTOBER: Oct. 26, 2014 – 90-minute peer education training (6-7:30 pm) using the Step UP!

Model (26 mentors). Step UP! Topics, including alcohol and drug education, were

presented at the start of each SAAC meeting during the 2014-15 academic year.

NOVEMBER: Responsibillikens distributed water bottles, bracelets and beach balls in Busch

Student Center while tabling for the “It’s On Us” campaign.

MARCH: Responsibillikens distributed water bottles, bracelets and beach balls in Busch Student

Center March 23-27, 2015 while tabling for the Atlantic 10 Conference Student-Athlete

Advisory Committee (SAAC) Video Contest.

Alcohol / Drug Education: myPlaybook, an evidence-based online substance use/wellness

education program, was implemented with freshmen and transfer student-athletes during

the fall 2014 semester. Approximately 125 student-athletes participated in this training.

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Campus Recreation

Student Health 101

Student Health 101 is an electronic health magazine sent to students at SLU each month via

email. Students can also access the information through SLU webpages, text messaging and

Facebook.

Student Health 101 articles associated with Alcohol and Drugs including Learning Outcomes:

October 2014: Academic hangover: How heavy drinking affects brainpower

Be aware that binge drinking impairs the developing brain in young adults; Be aware that

those effects are significant enough to erode academic performance; Access resources for

help with problematic alcohol use.

April 2015: Personal mixology: Your body, your life, your limits

Be aware that we have varying tolerance for alcohol, depending on varying risk factors,

including genes, fatigue, body size, etc.; Understand that risk factors can present

challenges to managing alcohol consumption; Be aware of actionable strategies for

managing alcohol intake, especially during the college years.

Campus Recreation Campus-Wide Wellness Programs

As part of SLU’s Fall Welcome Week 2014 the Simon Recreation Center hosted “c u @ the rec”

on Friday, August 22 from 9:00 pm – 1:00 am. The event was a tremendous success with more

than 1,400 students attending. There was pizza and other refreshments available. Additionally,

there were games including Wii, Rock Band, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, ping-pong and

many other sports/games. The main attraction was the annual “So You Think You can

Dance…Off?” themed dance party which allowed the many SLU dance groups to demonstrate

their diverse dance styles, as well as a fun and friendly dance off competition. This event

introduced incoming freshmen to the Rec Center and allowed for community building activities

in an alcohol free environment.

Informal Recreation

Drop-in opportunities for recreation and fitness at the Simon Recreation Center allow students

alternatives to alcohol. This 120,000 square foot recreation facility offers six indoor

multipurpose courts, an indoor pool, two fitness areas that include over 200 pieces of equipment,

a juice bar, wellness suite, bouldering wall and indoor track. Semester hours of operation are

Monday through Thursday 6 am – 12 am, Friday 6 am – 10 pm, Saturday 10 am – 10 pm and

Sunday 10 am – 12 am.

Housing & Residence Life

Human Resources Educational Programs

Compysch

The Employee Assistance Program service provider, Compysch, continues to provide face to

face counseling and an online resource guide. The service provides unlimited 24 hours a day, 7

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days a week telephone access to assist employees with personal dilemmas. This service is also

available to employees’ family members. The online resource guide provides access to resources

and information regarding substance abuse and methods of coping and treatment.

Information regarding EAP services is provided at a quarterly New Manager Orientation

and weekly New Employee Orientation for staff. It is also provided to new faculty during

Benefits orientation in the summer months.

Live Well

Human Resources Learning and Development promotes a Live Well Personal Development

monthly series. Live Well programs are offered monthly and include courses on stress

management, personal happiness, and other topics for personal development. One session that is

offered as a partnership between the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

is Happy Hour, to learn more about how we can recognize the effects of enjoying adult

beverages socially and how crossing the line into over indulging can produce consequences

affecting the consumer, their friends, family and coworkers. This session helps bring light the

reality of alcohol intoxication, social drinking and driving after work. This session is offered to

employees quarterly.

Health and Wellness Fair

The University has an annual Health and Wellness Fair that provides a venue for HR benefits

representatives to provide EAP printed material and an opportunity for employees to ask

questions.

SkillSoft

The University learning management system, SkillSoft, provides employees online drug and

alcohol awareness training and offers over 1,000 books related to substance abuse awareness and

management.

Student Health & Counseling

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Programs

Under the direction of Jay Winig, Counselor in the University Counseling Center, the following

alcohol and substance abuse programs and/or initiatives continue to be implemented:

The alcohol and substance abuse provides confidential screening, individual counseling,

and the Collegiate recovery Community, SOBER@SLU group for students who have

questions or concerns about their use of alcohol and/or other substances.

Counselors meet with students one-on-one who are referred or mandated through the

office of Student Responsibility & Community Standards. Students with three or more

sanctions related to alcohol and/or drug abuse are then referred back to the University

Counseling Center for evaluation and recommendations. These students may be

recommended to complete further individual counseling, attendance at 12-Step meetings

or other support group, intensive Outpatient (IOP) or Inpatient Hospitalization.

Individual on-line screenings are available year round (E-Chug and E-Toke) throughout

the year.

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Students working toward sobriety can attend the Collegiate Recovery Community

SOBER@SLU meetings or AA meetings at Xavier College Church on campus. These

AA meetings are every Thursday at 7pm.

A psycho-educational group, SHARP I (SLU Harm and Alcohol Reduction Program) is a

program offered to students. This program follows the BASICS evidenced-based model

and is mandated for all students who receive their first judicial sanction for alcohol on

campus or in the residence halls. This program is primarily focused on freshman and

sophomores when they receive their first judicial sanction for having alcohol in residence

hall rooms, etc.

o SHARP I covers such information as: making good decisions, goal-setting,

identifying drinking/drugging behaviors and triggers, etc. The two hour psycho-

educational group covers the following:

Program, The Timeline Followback Calendar to track their alcohol/drug

use,

The 1 hour one-on-one session with a trained SHARP Facilitator

(primarily trained MSW students hired part-time and trained by Jay

Winig) use motivational interviewing techniques and the E-check-up-to-

go (E-Chug/E-Toke assessment) to review with the student any changes

they may make to their drinking behaviors.

SHARP II is another program, implemented for the fourth year, 2015-2016. SHARP II is

an 6-week group experience designed to help students who have a significant alcohol or

marijuana-related violation of the Community Standards. Students are expected to

participate in all six sessions to successfully complete the program. SHARP II

demographics may include:

o Advanced Alcohol

Students with extreme levels of intoxication or with an alcohol transport to

ER

Students who are involved in fights or acts of violence under the influence

of alcohol or other drugs

Students with multiple alcohol violations

Students with any unusual behavior while under the influence of alcohol

or other drugs

o Advanced Marijuana

Students who have had ANY marijuana violation from confirmed odor to

paraphernalia and/or marijuana found in the room.

The participants are involved in informational and experiential activities consistent with

the latest practices in the area of substance use on college campus. This allows them to

utilize this knowledge to improve areas of their life they identify as needing

improvement. At the end of the 6 week program participants are to present to their peers

and facilitator their knowledge and goal progress. The participants must show that they

can make decisions about their use so they have the ability to not repeat further problems

in the area of substance use.

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Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC), SOBER@SLU, has been formed and has

regularly scheduled meetings facilitated by Jay Winig, a counseling staff member. The

overall vision is to provide a space for students in recovery to hang-out and support one

another in a safe environment free from substances, and the long-term goal of having a

sober house on campus where students can live and gain support from staff and other

students in recovery.

Alcohol and/or Drug Education

Prevention

The Program Director of Health Promotion and Education, under the University

Counseling Center, provides alcohol and drug prevention programming on campus. Over

the course of the 2015-2016 academic year this office provided trainings to residence life,

greek life, athletics, and U101 courses on alcohol and drug education. Brochures,

posters, and other paper materials were handed out in the main student building during

high risk times, such as Halloween, Mardi Gras and Finals. The Program Director also

supervised a peer education program that addressed alcohol and drug issues on campus.

The peer educators facilitated multiple events throughout the year that talked about binge

drinking as it related to topics such as safety, mental health, and sexual assault. They

also partnered with Billikens After Dark for many events throughout the year.

A website is currently under construction to further education.

Violations

Students are first mandated, by the Office of Student Responsibility and Community

Standards, to complete an alcohol and/or drug assessment with the Student Health &

Counseling Center (by counselor: Jay Winig). The counselor will then determine which

course of treatment recommendations the student should have. Possible recommendations

may be the following:

o SHARP II Alcohol/Marijuana: If recommended to SHARP II, the student must

complete an orientation consisting of: a 20 to 30 minute, one-on-one session with

S.H.A.R.P. facilitator prior to their starting in group). The 30-minute orientation

would do the following:

o 12-step meetings, Collegiate Recovery Community meetings, or other support

groups

o Intensive Outpatient Treatment

o Inpatient Treatment

Review the rules of the group session

Hand out folder/materials

Establish session goals

Other Campus Efforts

Implement and analyze campus surveys on wellness, including data on alcohol/drug use

on campus. The survey used the past year was the Missouri College Health Behavior

Survey (MCHBS). Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts to reduce the prevalence of

alcohol and other drug problems.

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Student Health and the University Counseling Center have counselors and nurses who are

on-call 24/7, 365days a year by calling 314-977-2323. A counselor and nurse after hours

can respond to any problems/crisis on campus.

One of the counselors also attends the Midtown Coalition. This coalition works with

local bar owners, NCADA (National Council on Alcohol and Drug Addiction), St. Louis

City Police, SLU Department of Public Safety, and other community members. This

group has been recognized as a Missouri coalition working toward alcohol/drug

prevention in their community.

Alcohol and/or Drug Intervention

We offer many forms of intervention practices as well. We have made changes over the

past year to ensure that we provide the best intervention practices to students. Student

Health and the University Counseling Center are referral sources for students with

substance abuse problems. Students who may indicate to friends and others that they have

problems with substance abuse may be referred for an assessment and individual

counseling at the University Counseling Center.

Students who are found on campus to be breaking one of the alcohol/drug policies set

forth by SLU will be mandated through the Office of Student Responsibility and

Community Standards may be referred to complete a drug/alcohol assessment depending

on factors that may include but are not limited to numerous violations, high level of

intoxication or transport to the hospital.. From these assessments a professional counselor

will indicate whether individual counseling, AA meetings, support groups, SHARP I or II

(SLU Harm and Alcohol Reduction Program), family counseling or further referral is

recommended.

In the event there is a concern by or for a student (not referred through the conduct

process), he/she may be referred to the University Counseling Center to complete an

assessment with a certified counselor and then a referral may be made to any number of

options previously stated. These may include SHARP I or II, Individual counseling, 12-

step meetings, Collegiate recovery Community meetings (SOBER@SLU), other support

groups, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or possible residential treatment. These

referrals may come from staff such as residential life, academic advising, career

services), faculty, family members or other students.

SHARP I is a form of early intervention that is mandated for first or second

alcohol/marijuana incidences, depending on the incident, to complete.

SHARP II is a form of early intervention for students with two or more offenses or those

who may have had no previous offenses but the first time offense was an ER transport for

possible alcohol poisoning or a high level on intoxication incident. SHARP II is also a

program for students with a first time drug offense (i.e. marijuana violation- smoking

marijuana in the residence hall or paraphernalia found) that present with a high level of

use. For a student to be referred to SHARP II he or she must have completed an

alcohol/drug assessment by a licensed counselor in the Counseling Center.

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SLU 101(summer orientation)

SLU 101 Leader Training: May 13 - 27, 2015 - for 20 SLU 101 Leaders.

Training on how to handle/prevent alcohol issues during the overnight freshmen program,

as well as how to speak about the topic of alcohol use/abuse to incoming students.

SLU 101 Sessions: June 1 – 30, 2015 - for incoming freshman students.

Late night alcohol- free programming; including Trivia Night and other games/activities.

Fall Welcome

First-Year Programs during Fall Welcome:

Wednesday, August 20 - Sunday, August 24, 2014 –

A busy schedule of alcohol free events for incoming students prior to classes beginning.

Highlights include the Billiken Block Party, Trivia Night, C U @ the Rec (late night

programming in Simon Recreation Center), Billiken Spirit Competition at Soccer Game,

Square Dance, and Late Night Breakfast.

Life on Campus Program during Fall Welcome (fall new student orientation): Saturday, August

23, 2014 for all incoming first-year students.

Covering issues such as alcohol, time management, positive decision-making, diversity

and inclusion, etc. After watching the skit, the students have a debrief discussion with

their small group facilitated by their Oriflamme leader (orientation leader).

All-Student Programs during Fall Welcome: Saturday, August 23 – September 22, 2014 – A

variety of alcohol free events hosted for all students (new and returning) during the first week of

classes.

Highlights include a Student Activities Board (SAB) comedian and hypnotist, sexual

assault speaker – Katie Koestner, Campus Ministry open house, involvement fair, late

night outdoor movies, A Capella group showcase, SLU Night at the Ballpark, Billikens

After Dark (BAD) events like Trivia and Movie Night, and Black Student Alliance

(BSA) Step Show.

Billikens After Dark

Billikens after Dark is a late night, alcohol alternative program at Saint Louis University. The

mission of this program is to provide opportunities for all students, particularly those who are

under the age of 21, to spend time with friends and have fun in a safe environment without the

peer pressure of consuming alcohol.

As the alcohol alternative, late night program at Saint Louis University, the Billikens After Dark

programs strives to:

Engage students in activities that serve as models for how to have fun without drinking

Unite student groups that might not typically work together, thereby promoting

collaboration, creating community, and building coalitions

Provide alternatives to the typical college scene

Expose Saint Louis University students to a wide variety of cultures other than their own

Increase health and safety for all Saint Louis University students

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Decrease crime, irresponsible conduct and unsafe behavior

At Saint Louis University, we are approaching this problem using several methods. Specifically,

the Billikens After Dark program seeks to change student attitudes and motivations to use or

abuse alcohol and provide opportunities for students to act responsibly while still building a

strong and active campus community. This program has accomplished this by providing late

night programs as an alternative to socializing around alcohol.

The funding has been and will be used to promote activities/programs that are an alternative to

students drinking and to provide additional alternative programs later in the evening and

weekends for students. The goal has been to collaborate with departments and student

organizations that already offer alternative programming and to assist in developing new

programs for students. Positive results are a decrease in binge drinking rates, a stronger

connection between administrators and students and increased student satisfaction as they

participate in programs.

Billikens After Dark Program Overview:

“Billikens After Dark” is a late night, alcohol alternative program at Saint Louis

University. The mission of this program is to provide opportunities for students,

particularly those who are underage, to spend time with friends and have fun in a safe

environment without the peer pressure of consuming alcohol. Billikens After Dark is

designed to not only produce events that are late night and alcohol free, but to also

encourage student groups or University departments to build events around the criteria

that meets the needs of the Billikens After Dark program. Any group will have the

opportunity to register and/or request funding for such events.

All events supported by this program must meet the following criteria and be approved by

Billikens after Dark:

Sponsored by a student group or University department

Social, recreational, educational, or entertainment-based

Scheduled to begin in the late night hours (after 9:00pm) on Thursday - Saturday

Open to the entire SLU student population

Alcohol-free Fall 2014/Spring 2015 Billikens after Dark Schedule

Billikens After Dark Events Fall 2014 DATE

Grand Center Street Party 8/23/14

Dive-In Movie 8/30/14

Billiken Series of Pop Culture (BSOPC) 9/11/14

BSOPC 9/18/14

Skate Party 9/20/14

BSOPC 10/2/14

BSOPC 10/9/14

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Six Flags Fright Fest 10/11/14

Talent Showcase 10/24/14

BSOPC 10/30/14

Carnifall (Halloween) 10/31/14

BSOPC 11/6/14

BSOPC 11/13/14

Pinterest Party 11/14/14

Hunger Games Showing at Moolah 11/20/14

BSOPC Fall Finale 12/4/14

Stress Free Zone 12/6/14

Billikens After Dark Events Spring 2015

Movie Night: Maleficent 1/15/15

Billiken Series of Pop Culture (BSOPC) 1/22/15

Ice Skating Event 1/31/15

BSOPC 2/5/15

"Treat Yourself" Spa Night 2/13/15

BSOPC 2/19/15

Laser Tag Event 2/27/15

BSOPC 3/19/15

Movie Night: Imitation Game 3/26/15

Late Night at the Rec 4/11/15

Pinterest Night 4/24/15

Avengers: Age of Ultron @ Moolah 4/30/15

BSOPC Finale 5/2/15

Fraternity & Sorority Life

New Member Education

New members attend a New Member Education series to ensure they had a basic understanding

and appreciation for what fraternity and sorority life is at SLU. The new members were

introduced to various critical skills that are important to their time as fraternity men and sorority

women. Two of the topics addressed were alcohol/social responsibility and sexual assault

education.

Using a modified Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP), new members are taught practical

safe alcohol consumption practices and about the dangers of combining drugs and alcohol.

Attendees learned about safe alcohol consumption practices to implement personally and how to

be an effective bystander with peers. Additionally, they learned how to recognize the role they

play in upholding these policies both individually and within their chapters. Finally, the program

covered laws, university policies, and national organization policies surrounding the use of

alcohol.

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Students attended a Sexual Assault Prevention and Education program formatted similar to the

alcohol program. A professional at the university, trained in the Green Dot program, addressed

the audience about the reality of sexual assault on college campuses and in this country, the

resources available, and how to be an active bystander. Throughout the program, she addressed

the role that alcohol and drugs play in the prevalence of sexual assault.

Additionally, around 600 new members attended the New Member Kick Off, held by the Student

Involvement Center. Students were addressed by staff and peers and encouraged to uphold the

high expectations of the community and the university.

Social Event Training and Management

In the fall and spring semesters, risk managers and social event chairs from each fraternity and

sorority were required to attend Social Event Training. Topics included defining an event, the

registration process, proper event risk management, and setting expectations of members.

Following the training, students were able to identify the Greek Social Events policy and where

it is located, knew the process to register social events held with alcohol, and understood key

steps that can be taken to avoid creating risk and unsafe situations.

Additionally, all fraternities and sororities were required to fill out a Greek Social Events policy

(GSEP) form that ensure safe social event practices are utilized. Chapters were required to use a

third-party vendor to serve alcohol, had to hire security, all guests had to be registered and sign

in/out, food and non-alcoholic beverages had to be available, guests had to be transported safely,

and the venue had to carry adequate insurance. If there were violations of this policy, the Greek

Standards Board, advised by the Student Involvement Center, held chapters accountable and

provided further education.

Prevention Education Training

At the annual Greek Organizational Leadership Development (GOLD) Retreat, fraternity and

sorority leaders participated in peer and staff lead discussions and training related to risk

mitigation in their chapters and community. Topics covered a wide variety of challenges

associated leading a fraternity/sorority chapter or community, and alcohol and drugs were

discussed in length.

Around 60 chapter and community leaders participated in a modified Alcohol Skills Training

Program (ASTP). At this training they were taught practical safe alcohol consumption practices

and about the dangers of combining drugs and alcohol. Additionally, the program covered laws,

University policies, and national organization policies surrounding the use of alcohol and drugs.

They discussed the consumption practices of the community and collaborated to change behavior

to create a safer environment.

Bid Day Programming

Due to challenges in previous years with the over consumption of alcohol by some fraternity and

sorority members in the days following Bid Day, the Student Involvement Center was proactive

and provided education to address this issue with both chapter leadership and community

members.

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Prior to the beginning of recruitment seasons, all new member educators from the fraternities and

sororities met with a staff member to individually review their new member education plans.

These meetings ensured chapters were creating a safe environment for new members to join their

chapters. Additionally, all new member educators attended a group meeting before their chapters

accepted new members in which they were provided clear expectations about the policies around

the consumption of alcohol and drugs, again.

Both fraternity and sorority new members attended the Recruitment Kickoff prior to the start of

recruitment season. Professional speaker, David Stollman, discussed the authentic intent and

culture of fraternities and sororities to help the students understand the purpose of these

organizations, and dispel myths that they were rooted in high risk behaviors.

Additionally, all 424 sorority new members were provided education on their Bid Day from a

fellow student. Betty Goodwin, a sophomore campus leader, addressed what the women would

experience over the coming weeks as new members in this community. She encouraged safe

behavior around the consumption of alcohol and set clear community expectations of sisterhood.

Individual Chapter Alcohol Education Programs

Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Delta Gamma participated in a modified Alcohol

Skills Training and Social Responsibility Program facilitated by a trained professional on

campus. Each of the programs was about an hour long and specifically addressed cultural

changes faced by these groups. Members were informed about the laws and policies associated

with alcohol and drugs, taught about safe consumption practices of alcohol, and educated about

the dangers of drugs.

University 101: First-Year Experience Course

The University 101 course provides transitional support to students through a one-credit hour

course offered in the first-semester of students’ collegiate experience. The 75 minute course

meets once per week, and instructors are encouraged to engage students in at least one lesson,

activity, or discussion about decision-making and wellness in college. Associated with this goal

is the learning outcome that students will reflect upon their personal values as it relates to

decision-making in college. Related to this outcome is a chapter within the University 101

textbook, Step by Step to College and Career Success, which discusses specific issues

surrounding substance abuse.

PROCESSES AND OUTCOMES

Campus Recreation Wellness Data Overview

The Simon Recreation Center hosted 54,149 visits in the month of February 2015 and the facility

now averages well over 500,000 visitors each year. According to the 2013 Campus Recreation

and Wellness Benchmark Survey 83% of students agree that campus rec activities and programs

contribute to the quality of life at SLU.

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Intramural sports continue to be a big draw for SLU students. During the 2014-2015 school year

there were 721 teams that competed in a variety of sports. Spring session one had the highest

participation with 206 teams, 1,740 participants and 6,856 units of participation.

From July 1 2014 through June 30, 2015 there were 26,186 total visits to the magazine.

There are currently 2,116 fans of our Student Health 101 on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SLUStudentHealth101

Each month, students have the opportunity to share what they’ve learned from Student Health

101. This academic year, we’ve received 3,165 responses from students indicating that:

87% of students engaged have learned something that they would apply to their daily lives.

50% of students polled responded that they had seen or read something in Student Health 101

that caused them to want to get involved on campus, ask for help, take advantage of campus

resources, or otherwise improve their health.

Article Name Read and Learned from Article

Read and Didn’t Learn from the Article

Didn’t Read Article

Academic hangover: How heavy drinking affects brainpower

63% (157) SLU 61% (14,157) All Schools

8% (20) SLU 10% (2,391) All Schools

29% (72) SLU 29% (6,808) All Schools

Personal mixology: Your body, your life, your limits

51% (364) SLU 51% (27,523) All Schools

14% (101) SLU 14% (7,520) All Schools

35% (249) SLU 35% (18,933) All Schools

Housing and Residence Life


SLU 101(summer orientation)

After completing the SLU 101 assessment (data based on 2014 SLU 101 attendees),

students were asked to what degree they agreed with the following statements:

I am aware of alcohol issues that exist while attending college

Before SLU 101, 80.82% of respondents indicated “strongly agree” or “agree”

After SLU 101, 94.14% of respondents indicated “strongly agree” or “agree”

I am prepared to address alcohol issues that exist while attending college

Before SLU 101, 73.47% of respondents indicated “strongly agree” or “agree”

After SLU 101, 89.91% of respondents indicated “strongly agree” or “agree” Billikens After Dark

Billikens After Dark Events Fall 2014 ATTENDED

Grand Center Street Party 1200

Dive-In Movie 50

https://www.facebook.com/SLUStudentHealth101

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Billiken Series of Pop Culture (BSOPC) 60

BSOPC 40

Skate Party 62

BSOPC 30

BSOPC 20

Six Flags Fright Fest 150

Talent Showcase 309

BSOPC 40

Carnifall (Halloween) 122

BSOPC 20

BSOPC 12

Pinterest Party 70

Hunger Games Showing at Moolah 300

BSOPC Fall Finale 20

Stress Free Zone 100

Billikens After Dark Events Spring 2015

Movie Night: Maleficent 40

Billiken Series of Pop Culture (BSOPC) 15

Ice Skating Event 175

BSOPC 20

"Treat Yourself" Spa Night 145

BSOPC 25

Laser Tag Event 130

BSOPC 30

Movie Night: Imitation Game 126

Late Night at the Rec 100

Pinterest Night 60

Avengers: Age of Ultron @ Moolah 350

BSOPC Finale 20

Program Outcomes

The University instituted the MAP-Works survey in the spring semester to first-time freshmen

students. Of the 931 respondents, 545 (58.5%) reported having attended at least one Billikens

After Dark event in the academic year.

When asked “What, if anything, prevents you from attending Billikens After Dark

events?” 482 students responded. The responses fell into one of five categories:

Scheduling conflicts or other things to do (175 comments)

o The majority of comments did not specify exactly what was conflicting or

the other activities that were preventing them from attending, but there

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were subsets of responses related to the areas of homework/schoolwork,

employment, athletics, and other miscellaneous reasons.

Lack of awareness (165 comments)

Nothing, n/a, or no real response (71 comments)

Miscellaneous (62 comments)

o There were subsets of responses related to being a commuter student (8

comments) and that their friends do not attend BAD events (17 comments)

in addition to others.

Lack of interest (43 comments).

Greek Life

For the Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP) about 150 students participated in a large group

session, and were provided guidance on facilitating a reflection and conversation with their peers

in their chapter at a future meeting. Chapter officers from each chapter were also in attendance.

About 150 additional students attended a Sexual Assault Prevention and Education program

formatted similar to the alcohol program. Additionally, around 600 new members attended the

New Member Kick Off, held by the Student Involvement Center. Students were addressed by

staff and peers and encouraged to uphold the high expectations of the community and the

university. Lastly, all 424 sorority new members were provided education on their Bid Day from

a fellow student. Betty Goodwin, a sophomore campus leader, addressed what the women would

experience over the coming weeks as new members in this community. She encouraged safe

behavior around the consumption of alcohol and set clear community expectations of sisterhood.

MCHBS

Saint Louis University, as a partner in Partners in Prevent (PIP), participate in the Missouri

College Health Behavior Survey (MCHBS). According to PIP, the MCHBS is “modeled after the

CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey, is an annual, online survey implemented each spring semester

since 2007. Questions on the MCHBS assess alcohol and drug prevalence, negative

consequences associated with drinking and protective behaviors among college students”

According to the survey released in 2014

46.1% of Saint Louis University students reported binge drinking in the past 30 days.

53.3% said “Occasionally getting drunk is okay as long as it doesn’t interfere with

academics or other responsibilities”.

o 17.5 % of all Missouri schools involved with PIP said “Occasionally getting

drunk is okay even if it does interfere with academics or responsibilities”, while

22.9% of SLU students answered that way.

When asked about Billikens after Dark

45.8 % said they attended events because their friends were going

32.8% because they wanted to socialize

12.8% because they wanted to meet new people

11.6% answered that they attended as an alternative to the drinking scene.

45.3% reported never attending a Billikens After Dark event.

University 101:

892 freshman students enrolled in the University 101 course. At the end of the semester, students

are sent a course evaluation to measure their perceptions of whether the course accomplished the

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learning objectives. As it related to personal decision-making, 88.73% of the 688 evaluation

respondents believed that the U101 course assisted them in exploring values as it related to

personal decision-making.

SWOT ANALYSIS

The following is a SWOT analysis of the data and information provided in this report. Many

strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for specific programs or departments have been

outlined throughout the report, however this is a comprehensive list that will help guide the

strategic plan for the following academic year.

Strengths

Strong and growing Collegiate Recovery Community

Decrease in Alcohol Violations from the previous academic year

Program Director of Health Promotion and Education hired and began in September of

2014.

Weaknesses

The Partners in Prevention data suggests that alcohol, marijuana use, and stimulant use is

higher on SLU’s campus versus other Missouri Schools. (PIP data) Underage drinking in

residence halls, pre-gaming and the negative consequences reported were of particular

concern.

Decentralized education, intervention and wellness services on campus which leads to

less collaboration between departments. More collaboration could increase the amount of

students reached.

Opportunities

The Billiken After Dark program has potential to reach more students with innovative

programming. This will be a focus for the next academic year.

The Program Director will start her first full academic year in 2015-2016 and can build

upon the programming she has already started.

New Peer Education program can make a large impact on the campus with more structure

and good recruitment at the beginning of the year.

Haven, an online module for sexual assault, includes alcohol education. All incoming

students will be required to complete Haven in their first semester on campus. All other

students will be required to take it throughout the year.

Threats

Funding for new programs is limited or non existent; budget cuts will also likely impact

programming efforts on campus.

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2015-2016 PROGRAM GOALS & RECOMMENDATIONS

In accordance with Saint Louis University’s partnership with Missouri Partners in Prevention

(PIP), we have devised a strategic plan to address alcohol usage on our campus during the 2014-

2015 academic year. The strategic plan is as follows:

Three problem areas that have been prioritized in this strategic plan have been identified as:

1. Underage Drinking and binge drinking within residence hall buildings (higher

than PIP %)

2. Students reporting pre-gaming, doing shots and engaging in other high-risk

drinking behaviors with severe negative consequences (higher than PIP %)

3. Students have reported, and the university has recognized, a significant amount of

negative consequences from consuming excessive amounts of alcohol, which has a

negative correlation with retention.

To address these problem areas, the Division of Student has developed a multi-discipline and

cross-functional strategic plan for alcohol risk reduction that fosters coalition building and

emphasizes key directions to further improve the student experience and campus culture at Saint

Louis University.

Prevention Approach:

• Responsible Decision-Making (Assessment/Evaluation/Accountability)

• Harm Reduction/Health Protection (Assessment/Evaluation)

• Environmental Management (Assessment/Evaluation)

• Social Norms (Assessment/Evaluation)

Problem #1: The number of students drinking in residence halls and reporting pre-gaming

and experiencing negative consequences (both drinkers and non-drinkers)

Problem #2: Students reporting pre-gaming, doing shots and engaging in other high-risk

drinking behaviors with severe negative consequences

Problem #3: Students have reported, and the university has recognized, a significant

amount of negative consequences from consuming excessive amounts of alcohol, which has

a negative correlation with retention.

Goal: Reduce the number of students drinking in residence halls on campus and in off campus

apartments or social gatherings(including pre-gaming).

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Goal: Reduce the percentage of high-risk behaviors and negative consensus experienced from

binge drinking (with a focus on Greek and other student organization students)

Goal: Continue to expand the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) to provide students in

recovery a safe place to learn and grow.

Goal: Continue to reduce the percentage of students drinking underage at off-campus bars and

decrease fake id use.

Strategy #1: Enhance and further develop our peer education programs specifically targeting

First Year Students, Fraternity and Sorority Life and Resident Advisors

Activity #1: Have SHAPE peer educators facilitate small group social norms programs

using clickers (to be utilized within our University 101 courses, residence hall floors,

Greek Life, and student groups and organizations) - specifically addressing pre-gaming

dangers and perceptions of that behavior.

Deadline: On-going 2015-2016

Activity #2: Provide training in August and January for resident advisors on evidence

based alcohol initiatives (during RA Training).

Deadline: August 2015, January 2016

Activity #3: Send a selected group of students to attend the “Meeting of the Minds”

conference in April 2016 (RA’s, Peer Educators and Greeks).

Deadline: April 2016

Strategy #2: Further develop alcohol education and awareness programming that focuses on safe

and responsible behaviors and addresses the transitional issues of 1st-Year and 2nd year students

Activity #1: Continue to use and evaluate alcohol educational programs for individuals

such as Billiken 3Cs, SHARP I (SLU Harm and Alcohol Reduction Program for 1st time

offenders of campus alcohol policy- includes students who are caught with alcohol trophy

in room or implied consent rule) and SHARP II Advanced Alcohol Program and SHARP

II Advanced Marijuana Program (For students that either have an alcohol poisoning or

act of violence while intoxicated OR the marijuana program for ANY student violating a

marijuana offense on campus).

Deadline: on-going

Activity #2: Maintain and develop campus-wide education activities such as Oksoberfest,

Safer Spring Break, Step Up Bystander Intervention and Hazing Prevention Week.

Deadline: on-going at various, high-risk times throughout school year

Activity #3: Develop and brand social norms campaign focusing on positive behavior

change and incorporate bystander messages (posters, t-shirts, pens, etc.).

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Activity #4: Annual summit to which Greek leaders would be asked to spend a weekend

to learn about leadership, alcohol/drug prevention, and bystander intervention.

Deadline: Spring 2016, on going

Strategy #3: Provide alternative programs for both students who report drinking and not

drinking.

Activity #1: Plan and implement specific programs and events on high risk drinking

weekends and holiday celebrations (i.e. Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, etc.)

through the Billikens After Dark Program.

Deadline: on-going

Activity #2: Provide alternative programming for residents throughout the academic year

within the confines of the residence halls.

Deadline: on-going

Strategy #4: Continue to expand the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) at SLU.

Activity #1: Hold weekly recovery meetings and 12-step meetings.

Deadline: on-going

Activity #2: Find space on campus for students in recovery to hang out (especially after

hours).

Deadline: on-going

Activity #3: Build programs for students in recovery to have the support they need to

succeed in their academics while maintaining sobriety (social outings, service work,

mentoring by alumni in recovery, etc.).

Deadline: on-going 2015-2016

Strategy #5: Continue to build Midtown Coalition with on-campus partners, local police district,

and local bar owners, landlords, and surrounding university campuses. Midtown Coalition

Mission: To work together to reduce alcohol-related incidents that cause harm to “self and

others” and improve community safety and quality of life.

Sub Strategy #1: Educate landlords and bar owners on prevention programming.

Activity #1: Educate local bars on the CHEERS and SMART programs and encourage

programs participation.

Deadline: on-going

Activity #2: Provide information to landlords regarding social norms campaign and

asking them to help us by putting up the posters, etc. in their buildings.

Deadline: on-going

Sub Strategy #2: Enforce Laws and decrease easy access to alcohol.

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Activity #1: Continue to hold meetings/trainings with city police, DPSSS, and campus

judicial office to enforce state/federal laws and campus policies on alcohol and other

drugs (i.e. Hold beverage server trainings, inform bars to participate in SMART).

Deadline: on-going

Activity #2: Continue to work with coalition members (bar owners) to offer incentives to

their bouncers/servers that take fake id’s and do not let underage students in their bars or

serve them (i.e. Humphrey’s bar example).

Deadline: on-going

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APPENDICES

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Saint Louis University Notice to Students – August 26th, 2014

Dear Saint Louis University Students,

Happy 2014 Fall Welcome! Since your fall semester journey has begun, it is important to bring

to your attention some community standards and resources regarding alcohol and drug abuse

prevention.

The faculty, staff, and administrators of Saint Louis University care deeply about your health and

well being and believe an important key to your personal and academic success depends on the

choices you make. Please remember that your decisions impact not only you, but your friends,

family and the entire SLU community. All students are expected to abide by the community

standards outlined in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of

enrollment. Therefore, I ask that you take a moment to become familiar with the

Office of Student Responsibility and Community Standards Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention

Policy, which may be found at the following link:http://www.slu.edu/office-of-student-

responsibility-and-community-standards/2013-2014-student-handbook/student-drug-and-

alcohol-policies

Some key points to keep in mind:


of illicit drugs or alcohol on its premises or as part of any University activity.

Students found responsible for violating drug and alcohol policies may receive disciplinary

sanctions that may include the following: attendance in a four or eight week SHARP course

(SLU’s alcohol and drug education course) which includes a fee; parental notification; an

alcohol/drug assessment with a counselor; a fine; community service; and disciplinary

probation. When the circumstances warrant, suspension/expulsion from the University may also

be applied as a sanction. For a complete list of possible sanctions, please review the Community

Standards in theStudent Handbook, and specifically section 2.14.

If you have any questions about our Community Standards and University conduct procedures,

please contact Ms. Katherine Weathers, Director, Office of Student Responsibility & Community

Standards, at 314-977-7326 or [email protected].

Because of the harmful effects of alcohol and drug abuse, local, state and federal governments

have enacted laws making it a criminal offense to unlawfully possess, use, or distribute illicit

drugs or alcohol. These laws apply to “social or recreational” users as well as the alcoholic

and/or drug addict. In order to assist you in understanding the potential legal implications of such

conduct, a summary of criminal penalties which may be imposed under local, state, and federal

laws follows:

Missouri Law

http://www.slu.edu/office-of-student-responsibility-and-community-standards/2013-2014-student-handbook/student-drug-and-alcohol-policies



http://www.slu.edu/office-of-student-responsibility-and-community-standards/2013-2014-student-handbook/2013-2014-community-standards


tel:314-977-7326

mailto:[email protected]

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Illinois Law Conviction for possession of illicit drugs results in 4 to 50 years imprisonment and a fine of up to



Federal Law Conviction for possession of illicit drugs results in 1 to 3 years imprisonment and a minimum



The severity of the sanctions imposed for both possession and distribution offenses depends on











Missouri Law The purchase, attempt to purchase, or possession of any intoxicating liquor by a person under 21



Illinois Law The purchase and/or possession of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age is

punishable by up to one year in jail. The same penalties apply to persons knowingly furnishing



Health risks and available treatment options may also be found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Prevention Policy. Plus, the Student Health (314-977-2323) and University Counseling

Center (314-977-8255) are on-campus resources always available for students.

Please be well and take time to reflect on the decisions you make. Respect yourself and those

around you and know that all of the Saint Louis University community works in concert to foster

your student learning and success. Billikens look out for each other! Each of you have a

personal and social responsibility to our community. Please look for an updated Student

Handbook for this academic year in the coming days.

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Best wishes for a successful semester.

Go Bills!

Sincerely,

Dr.

Mona Hicks

Saint Louis University Notice to Students - January 29, 2015

Dear Saint Louis University Students,

Happy New Year! I sincerely hope that you are having a positive start to 2015 and your spring

semester. It is important to bring to your attention some community standards and resources

regarding alcohol and drug abuse prevention as part of our institutional commitment to your well

being, and in accordance with our federal obligations to ensure a safe, learning experience..

The faculty, staff, and administrators of Saint Louis University care deeply about your health and

well being and believe an important key to your personal and academic success depends on the

choices you make. Please remember that your decisions impact not only you, but your friends,

family and the entire SLU community. All students are expected to abide by the community

standards outlined in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of

enrollment. Therefore, I ask that you take a moment to become familiar with the

Office of Student Responsibility and Community Standards Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention

Policy, which may be found at the following link: http://www.slu.edu/office-of-student-

responsibility-and-community-standards/2014-2015-student-handbook/student-drug-and-

alcohol-policies

Some key points to keep in mind:


of illicit drugs or alcohol on its premises or as part of any University activity.

Students found responsible for violating drug and alcohol policies may receive disciplinary

sanctions that may include the following: attendance in a four or eight week SHARP course

(SLU’s alcohol and drug education course) which includes a fee; parental notification; an

alcohol/drug assessment with a counselor; a fine; community service; and disciplinary

probation. When the circumstances warrant, suspension/expulsion from the University may also

be applied as a sanction. For a complete list of possible sanctions, please review the Community

Standards in the Student Handbook, and specifically section 2.14.

If you have any questions about our Community Standards and University conduct procedures,

please contact the Office of Student Responsibility & Community Standards, at 314-977-

7326 [email protected], located in Wuller Hall, 2nd Floor North.

Because of the harmful effects of alcohol and drug abuse, local, state and federal governments

have enacted laws making it a criminal offense to unlawfully possess, use, or distribute

illicit drugs or alcohol. These laws apply to “social or recreational” users as well as the alcoholic

and/or drug addict. In order to assist you in understanding the potential legal implications of such






http://www.slu.edu/office-of-student-responsibility-and-community-standards/2014-2015-student-handbook/2014-2015-community-standards#sanctions

tel:314-977-7326

tel:314-977-7326

mailto:[email protected]

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conduct, a summary of criminal penalties which may be imposed under local, state, and federal

laws follows:

Missouri Law




Illinois Law

Conviction for possession of illicit drugs results in 4 to 50 years imprisonment and a fine of up to



Federal Law

Conviction for possession of illicit drugs results in 1 to 3 years imprisonment and a minimum



The severity of the sanctions imposed for both possession and distribution offenses depends on











Missouri Law

The purchase, attempt to purchase, or possession of any intoxicating liquor by a person under 21



Illinois Law

The purchase and/or possession of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age is

punishable by up to one year in jail. The same penalties apply to persons knowingly furnishing



Health risks and available treatment options may also be found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Prevention Policy. Plus, the Student Health Center (314-977-2323) and University Counseling

Center (314-977-8255) are on-campus resources always available for students. Specifically, the

University Counseling Center has licensed, professional staff trained to assist students with

alcohol and drug related issues.

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http://www.slu.edu/university-counseling-center

http://www.slu.edu/university-counseling-center

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Please be well and take time to reflect on the decisions you make. Respect yourself and those

around you and know that all of the Saint Louis University community works in concert to foster

your student learning and success. Billikens look out for each other! Each of you have a

personal and social responsibility to yourself and our community.

Best wishes for a safe and vibrant Spring Semester!

Go Bills!

Sincerely,

Dr.

Mona

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND TESTING

POLICY

Version Number: 3

Effective Date: 8/29/2011

Substance abuse is detrimental to an individual’s health and may jeopardize safety in the

workplace. The “Drug-Free Workplace Act” and the “Drug-Free Schools and Campuses

Regulation” require Saint Louis University to provide a drug-free workplace/campus. Moreover,

as an institution of higher education, the University has a compelling interest in taking

appropriate corrective action to ensure our employees meet expectations in terms of

professionalism and character, as representatives of Saint Louis University.

Saint Louis University will not condone criminal activity on or off University premises and will

take appropriate corrective actions up to and including termination or required participation in

drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation programs.

This policy applies to all staff, faculty, and residents (medical housestaff), including those in an

"on-call" or per diem status, of Saint Louis University. Employees under a collective bargaining

agreement are subject to the terms of their agreement. Student workers are covered by applicable

student policies and disciplinary procedures.

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4.1 Drug Testing Officer. An individual designated to serve as coordinator of drug and alcohol

testing procedures and serves as a liaison between various parties such as the Employee

Assistance Program, the Medical Review Officer, Human Resources, and department managers.

4.2 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP is a program available free of charge to

employees to provide counseling services for personal or work-related concerns.

4.3 Formal Referral (EAP). A formal referral to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is

appropriate when an employee has a positive drug/alcohol test. The Human Resources consultant

will contact the EAP to obtain the authorization form. The employee must sign the authorization

form in order for the EAP to report the employee’s compliance/non-compliance to the authorized

University referral contact.

4.4 Follow-up Testing. Testing may be required during the period covered by the Last Chance

Agreement such that the employee must submit to drug and alcohol tests as requested without

previous notice.

4.5 Illegal Drug. Any drug which is not legally obtained is an illegal drug.

4.6 Impairment. Impairment is behavior which indicates having a diminished capacity or

inability to perform duties. In addition, impairment may be indicated by the presence of illicit

drugs or alcohol in applicants or employees at specified levels.

4.7 Last Chance Agreement. This is an agreement signed by the employee following a positive

test result. This agreement covers a period of no less than one year. It requires the employee to

meet all recognized standards of performance, agree to submit to random and follow up testing

without notice for a period of no less than one year, pay for the cost of the testing, and comply

with all standards set forth in this policy. The agreement also requires the employee to comply

with all rehabilitative recommendations made by the Employee Assistance Program, agree that

failure to follow these recommendations or refusal to participate in full, including follow up

testing, will result in actions up to and including termination as provided by the Staff

Performance Management Policy or the Faculty Manual.

4.8 Legal Drug. Legal drugs are any which have been legally obtained and includes proper use of

prescribed drugs and over-the-counter drugs.

4.9 Medical Review Officer (MRO). An MRO is a designated physician who is certified to

review drug and alcohol test results. The MRO establishes the procedures and insures the chain

of custody is followed.

4.10 Positive Test. Drug test levels on both the screening test and the confirmatory test that are

recognized as positive by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in its "Mandatory

Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs" or in a subsequently issued rule or

regulation issued by the Agency.

4.11 Random Drug Testing. Some employees, by virtue of their positions, may be subject to

random drug or alcohol testing. Applicants and employees are notified during the selection

process whether there is a possibility of random drug and alcohol testing associated with a

position. Employees who are on a Last Chance Agreement agree to random drug testing

according to the frequency and duration specified in the agreement.

4.12 Reasonable Cause. A belief, based on an observance of odors, performance/behavior, that a

staff member is impaired. Reasonable cause is dependent on the facts of each situation and is

based on physical, behavioral, or performance indicators, including, but not limited to, unusual

behavioral patterns, errors, safety violations, accidents, and safety risks to customers or

coworkers.

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4.13 Substance Abuse. Substance abuse is abuse or misuse of legal drugs, substance dependence,

and use of any illegal substance.

4.14 University. Use of the term University includes Saint Louis University, all operating

divisions and subsidiaries, and Saint Louis University at Madrid.

4.15 University Activities. University Activities includes any on-campus or off-campus event or

function conducted, sponsored, approved or funded, in whole or in part, by Saint Louis

University.

4.16 University Premises. University Premises includes all land, facilities and other property in

the possession of, or owned, used or controlled by the University (including adjacent streets and

sidewalks).

4.17 University Property. University Property is all tangible personal property and real property

owned or controlled by Saint Louis University including, but not limited to, desks, lockers,

computers, buildings, work areas, break areas, parking lots, University vehicles.

4.18 Voluntary Intervention. Voluntary Intervention refers to use of Employee Assistance

Program to resolve a personal or work performance problem before such a problem results in

impairment or management involvement.

4.19 Work Related Injury/Illness Testing. Alcohol and drug testing performed following

workrelated accidents and illnesses.

Faculty, staff and residents are responsible for knowing about and complying with the provisions

of state and federal law that make it a crime to possess, sell, deliver or manufacture controlled

substances. Any member of the Saint Louis University community who violates the law is

subject to prosecution by civil authorities as well as to disciplinary proceedings by Saint Louis

University.

Early recognition and treatment of drug or alcohol abuse are important for successful

rehabilitation, for economic return to the University, and for personal, family, and social

interactions. Saint Louis University encourages the earliest possible diagnosis and treatment for

drug or alcohol abuse.

Employees will be tested for the presence of drugs and alcohol if there is reasonable cause or

suspicion to believe that an employee has violated the standards of conduct set forth in this

policy and following work related accidents. Employees violating the standards of conduct in

this policy will be disciplined up to and including discharge in accordance with the Staff

Performance Management policy, faculty manual, and any applicable local, state, or federal law.

5.1 Substance Possession Prohibition The unlawful possession, manufacture, distribution or sale

of controlled substances on Saint Louis University premises or in University vehicles is

prohibited and will result in corrective action up to and including termination.

5.2 Substance Use

5.2.1 The use of illegal drugs on Saint Louis University premises or vehicles is prohibited

and will result in corrective action up to and including termination. Faculty and staff are

discouraged from the use of illegal substances at any time. Use of illegal substances or

abuse of legal substances off work time which results in impairment at work will result in

action as described in this policy.

5.2.2 The use of alcohol, whether consumed at work or otherwise, which results in

impairment at work will result in action as described in this policy. As a Catholic, Jesuit

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educational institution, Saint Louis University employees who are of legal drinking age

are expected to consume alcohol in a mature and responsible manner while on University

premises or attending University activities. The University prohibits the consumption of

alcohol by an employee when the consumption adversely affects job performance and/or

endangers the physical well-being of any person(s).

5.2.3 It is the employee’s responsibility to inform their supervisor if they are unable to

fulfill their current job responsibilities due to taking legally prescribed and/or over the

counter medications. Employees who fail to disclose this information and whose job

performance, safety, or the efficient operation of work is negatively affected, will be

subject to action as described in this policy.

5.3 Reasons for Testing

5.3.1 The University will test employees for drugs and alcohol in accordance with the

definition of reasonable cause above. (See Definitions) Alcohol on the breath raises

questions concerning a staff member's competence and will not be tolerated for any staff

member with patient care responsibilities or for those who work in patient care areas.

Select other work areas may prohibit alcohol on the breath. Staff should check with a

supervisor regarding the application of this policy in their work areas.

5.3.2 Some employees, by virtue of their positions, may be subject to random drug or

alcohol testing. Applicants and employees are notified during the selection process

whether there is a possibility of random drug and alcohol testing associated with a

position.

5.3.3 The Missouri Workers' Compensation Act allows for testing following work related

injuries and accidents. The Act provides for a reduction in benefits if an employee tests

positive for alcohol or drugs. There will be a complete forfeiture of benefits to an

employee who refuses testing following a work related accident or illness.

As a condition of employment on federal contracts and grants, staff will notify Saint Louis

University of any criminal drug statute convictions no later than five days after such convictions

occur. This includes convictions for the unlawful use, possession (including the storage in a

desk, locker, or other repository), manufacture, distribution, dispensation, or sale of illegal drugs,

drug paraphernalia, or controlled substances on Saint Louis University premises or while

conducting business in Saint Louis University supplied vehicles or during working hours.

Saint Louis University will attempt to assist employees by providing information and/or access

to drug or alcohol rehabilitation resources. However, the decision to seek diagnosis and accept

treatment for drug or alcohol abuse is the individual employee's responsibility. Staff and faculty

who voluntarily present him or herself to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) prior to a

drug or alcohol test are entitled to confidentiality. Staff and faculty members who voluntarily

disclose to a supervisor, chair, or university administrator revealing a drug/alcohol problem will

be referred to the EAP and required to comply with all EAP recommendations for treatment. No

employee will be terminated solely as a result of seeking counseling and rehabilitation.

7.1 Notification. Any employee who notices behavior suspect of inappropriate use of drugs or

alcohol by an employee of the University should notify their supervisor immediately.

7.2 Impairment Checklist. The supervisor is requested to utilize the Impairment Checklist in

determining evidence of impairment and determine if there is “reasonable cause” as defined

above. Document observed behavior(s), preferably with another person present.

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7.3 Confrontation. The supervisor should (1) confront the employee in private, preferably with

another employee present, and discuss the observed behavior and tell the person that in the

supervisor's judgment he/she appears impaired. (2) Direct the employee to comply with the

established substance testing procedure. (3) The supervisor or their designee should remain with

the employee until testing is completed and should not allow the individual to continue to work

or return to work until cleared by Employee Health. If warranted, the supervisor may call upon

the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (DPSEP) for assistance in

escorting the individual to the testing site or arrange for transportation off University premises.

7.4 An employee who voluntarily presents himself or herself to a supervisor, manager or

administrator revealing a drug/alcohol problem will be referred to EAP and required to comply

with all EAP recommendations in the same manner as an employee who is referred as a result of

a positive test result.

7.5 Testing will be done according to procedures established by Employee Health. The

supervisor is responsible for contacting Employee Health to arrange for testing.

7.6 Procedure for Testing

7.6.1 During the regular work week (Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm), the

supervisor should (1) arrange for supervised transportation of the individual suspected to

be impaired to the Employee Health department for testing and (2) must notify Human

Resources of the situation.

7.6.2 During off-hours, the supervisor must arrange testing by contacting the on-call

Employee Health representative through the Saint Louis University Hospital switchboard

operator by calling (314) 577-8000. Once contacted, Employee Health will arrange for a

Drug Testing Officer to come to the individual’s work site for testing. Do not send the

individual to the emergency room.

7.7 Failure to Cooperate with Testing. Failure by staff members to cooperate fully during all

phases of the testing process, failure to provide required specimens, failure to sign a consent

form authorizing the test and the release of the results to appropriate University representatives,

or alteration or tampering with the testing process shall be cause for immediate termination of

employee.

7.7.1 Faculty members who fail to comply with a first request to produce a specimen will

result in a referral to the Employee Assistance Program, if the faculty member poses no

threat to himself or others. Should a second request be necessary and also declined, the

Dean will recommend that the termination process outlined in the Faculty Manual be

initiated.

7.8 Test Results

7.8.1 If Employee Health determines the test result is negative, the employee will be

returned to work immediately. The employee will be paid for time required to comply

with the request for testing, not to exceed the employee’s daily rate of pay.

7.8.2 When Employee Health cannot determine a negative result, the employee will be

suspended without pay pending investigation and will not be allowed to return to work

until further notification. The employee must not be permitted to drive home. The

supervisor should be involved in arranging for safe transportation off University premises

via family or friend pick-up or providing a taxi voucher. Taxi vouchers may be obtained

by contacting Human Resources.

7.8.3 Employee Health will follow the chain of custody and send the specimen to the

designated certified laboratory for analyses. The test results will be reviewed by a

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designated Medical Review Officer (MRO), with results communicated to the Drug

Testing Officer.

The Drug Testing Officer (DTO), a University designated official, will communicate the

results to Human Resources. Human Resources will notify the department manager. If the

MRO determines the test results are clear or negative, the employee will be released to

return to work with back pay for all scheduled work hours missed. If the MRO

determines the test results are positive, the manager and the human resources consultant

will meet with the employee to discuss options.

If the employee is convinced that the first lab test was wrong, the employee may ask the

MRO to have the original sample re-tested by a different NIDA-certified lab. The request

for re-testing must be made within 72 hours after the employee was told about the

positive test. Further, the employee must pre-pay all costs of the second test and if the test

result is negative, the employee will be deemed to have had a negative test result, will not

be required to comply with the EAP program and will be refunded the cost of the second

test. If the second test results are positive, the MRO will report this result to the

University and the employee will be disciplined in accordance with this policy.

7.8.4 Saint Louis University recognizes substance abuse as a treatable condition.

Employees with this problem will normally be placed on a final warning and encouraged

to participate in rehabilitation through the formal referral process and the Last Chance

Agreement. The University may consider factors such as prior performance management

actions in determining whether or not to offer a Last Chance Agreement. Additionally,

there are positions that are of such a critical nature that substance abuse may be grounds

for immediate termination. These positions include but are not limited to those positions

which involve the public safety of the community such as Public Safety Officers or

Dispatch Officers, positions involving patient contact or support, and those positions

which require the operation of University vehicles.

7.8.5 Employees who are offered but refuse to sign the Last Chance Agreement will be

terminated. The original date of the suspension becomes the dismissal date.

7.8.6 Prior to being eligible to return to work, employees must have signed a Last Chance

Agreement, have a negative drug and/or alcohol screen, be evaluated and deemed to be in

compliance with all EAP recommendations. The employee must continue to comply with

all counseling and program recommendations in order to remain employed.

7.9 Employees who have entered into a signed Last Chance Agreement will:

7.9.1 An employee off work due to a positive test result and who have entered into a

signed Last Chance Agreement will be allowed to utilize accrued vacation and/or sick

time, commencing with the date the agreement is signed.

7.9.2 If an employee is in a non-paid status for greater than one month, the employee

must contact the University Benefits Office to continue medical insurance. During this

period, an employee may be eligible for a medical or personal leave under Saint Louis

University's leave policies. It is the employee's responsibility to apply for a medical or

personal leave.

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7.10 Incidents involving violations of other University policies and standards of conduct that are

drug or alcohol related will be handled in accordance with the Staff Performance Management

policy up to and including termination.

8.0 Confidentiality

All testing will be performed in accordance with specific procedures to provide privacy,

confidentiality, and integrity of test results. An employee will be notified of test results in a

confidential manner. Test results will not be released to other parties without signed consent of

the employee, unless required by law. Only those administrators or supervisors with a legitimate

need-to-know will be informed of the test results. Administration does have the obligation to

report positive drug screens to the appropriate licensing/certifying boards as required by statute.

9.0 Searches

The University may conduct searches for illegal drugs or alcohol on University premises when

there is reasonable cause to suspect that illegal drugs or alcohol are present. Any such searches

will be conducted in accordance with DPSSS policies and procedures and in compliance with

statutes regarding searches. Employees will be given the opportunity to be present for the search.

Refusal to cooperate in the University’s request for the search, may be grounds for performance

management actions up to and including termination. 8.0 REFERENCES Drug Free Schools Act

Compliance Report

Greek Social Event Policy (Updated Fall 2012)

1. REGISTRATION OF FUNCTIONS:

1.1. Social Functions: The Greek Social Event Policy will be in effect for any function

that meets the guidelines of a social function as defined below. The Greek Social Event

Policy remains in effect at all times, whether or not classes are in session. For the

purposes of this policy, social functions are divided into (3) classes, which are:

1.1.1. Class A: Social events such as exchanges, switches or other jointly-

sponsored chapter functions where alcohol is present or consumed.

1.1.2. Class B: Social events that are date or guest functions, such as theme

dances, formals, semi-formals, date dashes, parents days, or other family events,

where those in attendance are either official members of the organization or their

specifically invited guests and where alcohol is present or consumed.

1.1.3. Class C: Social events at which only members, including actives,

new/associate members or pledges, alumni/alumnae, or inter/national

representatives, are present and where alcohol is present or consumed

2. FUNCTION REPORTING:

2.1. SUBMISSION: For Class A, B and C functions, the sponsoring chapter or chapters

must complete a GSEP Registration Form and submit the COMPLETED form to the

Student Involvement Center, BSC 319 no later than 5:00 p.m. the Thursday of the week

prior to the date of the event. This rule applies to all events, even when/if the due date for

the GSEP registration form would fall prior to the start of the semester, or during a

university holiday/break. A member of the Student Involvement Center staff will respond

to submissions with approval or denial notification no later than five (5) business days

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prior to the date of the event. If earlier approval of the event is needed, the chapter can

request earlier review via e-mail to the appropriate council advisor.

2.2. FORM CONTENTS: A completed GSEP Registration Form is one that contains all

requested information, signatures, and attachments. The form should only be presented

to the representative of the Student Involvement Center when all other information has

been completed.

2.2.1. Completed GSEP form includes:

2.2.1.1. Venue contract

2.2.1.2. Venue City Liquor License

2.2.1.3. Venue State Liquor License

2.2.1.4 Venue Liability Insurance with at least $1,000,000 in coverage

2.2.1.5. Bus/Transportation Contract or Designated Driver List (If

approved through national organization)

2.2.1.6. Guest List (If event is applicable)

2.2.1.7. Proof that food will be provided at the event (unless specified in

the contract)

2.3. UNREGISTERED EVENTS: If a chapter submits a completed GSEP Registration

Form after the established deadline and holds the scheduled event anyway, the chapter

shall be considered to be hosting an unregistered event.

2.4. If a chapter submits an incomplete GSEP Registration Form before the established

deadline the GSEP Registration Form shall be considered incomplete. A Student

Involvement Center staff member will alert the chapter of the error as soon as possible.

3. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES:

The policies below shall apply to all Class A, B and C events, except as specifically

noted.

3.1. Alcohol and Illegal Substances:

3.1.1. FUNDRAISING: No chapter may sponsor or co-sponsor an event at which

alcohol is present for the purpose of raising money or other items for a

philanthropic cause. Nor may any chapter employ any type of cover charge at a

social function where alcohol is present.

3.1.2. DRINKING GAMES: No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage, or

participate in “drinking games” at chapter functions.

3.1.3. NEW MEMBER ACTIVITIES: No alcohol shall be present at any

pledge, associate or new member program or activity.

3.1.4. ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES: No illegal drug or other substance shall be

present or consumed at any chapter function.

3.2 In addition to the policies mentioned, all chapters will be held accountable to the

Student Organization Policies (Section 3 of the University Student Handbook) and the

Third-Party Vendor Guidelines outlined by the Student Involvement Center. All

functions must be in compliance with all University policies and all state, county, local

laws, and inter/national organization policies.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SPONSORING CHAPTERS:

For all events (Class A, B and C), except as specifically noted, the sponsoring chapter(s)

must:

4.1. GUEST LISTS: Compile and submit a typed, alphabetical list of all those who were

present at the function, including members and specifically invited guests. Explanation

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by chapter representative must be available upon request in the event that names are

added or changed to the submitted guest list.

4.1.1. The only approved, formatted guest list(s) are those provided by the Student

Involvement Center and are accessible on their website.

4.1.2. For a guest function (Class B), each member may invite up to three guests

or the amount allowable under national organizational policy, whichever is lower.

4.1.3. The official guest list/sign in sheet must be turned in on the business day

following the event to the Student Involvement Center by 5:00pm.

4.1.4. The official guest list should be present at the entrance to the event and

used by the security guard or other monitor to ensure that only those on the list are

admitted to the function. Attendees are to sign the guest list in appropriate areas

to confirm their attendance.

4.2. FOOD AND BEVERAGES: Serve non-alcoholic alternate beverages and water in

the same location as alcoholic beverages, and serve food in a manner, variety and

quantity that will assure their availability throughout the event. Chapter must submit

documentation that alternative beverage and food is going to be or was made available at

the actual event (examples include invoice for catering order, menus, etc). A chapter can

choose to provide food themselves, purchase food through the venue at which the event is

being hosted, or utilize an outside caterer.

4.2.1. Proof that bar serves food must be turned in when GSEP form is submitted

4.2.2. Proof that chapter provided food must be turned in with the formal guest list

on the business day following the event to the Student Involvement Center

4.2.3. Proof that outside caterer was utilized must be turned in when GSEP form

is submitted

4.3. EVENT MONITORING TEAM: Provide an event monitoring team made up of

chapter members who must remain alcohol and substance free before and throughout the

event. Every class event (A, B, & C), no matter the total number of guests, must have a

minimum of 4 sober monitors. For events in which the total number of guests is over 100,

in addition to the 4 required, the event must maintain a 1:25 ratio, rounding up (e.g. for

events with 130 guests, 6 monitors should be used).

4.4. SECURITY: Provide a security guard, or ensure that one is provided by the owners

of the establishment that is being used for the function, for all Class A and B events.

4.4.1. This security guard must be responsible for identifying those members and

guests who are of legal age to purchase or consume alcohol.

4.4.2. The security guard may also assist in ensuring that only those people listed

on the official guest list are allowed to enter the function.

4.4.3. All those of age will be identified from those that are underage through

wristband, marking on hand, etc.

4.4.4 Exceptions for required security will be made at the discretion of the

Student Involvement Center (e.g. for Family Weekend events).

4.5. REMOVAL & DENIAL OF ATTENDEES: Ensure that all members and guests

comply with federal laws and chapter policies concerning controlled substances. Any

member who observes a violation of such laws on the part of any member or guest is

expected to notify the chapter officer(s) in charge immediately. The officer(s) must then

take steps to remove the person from the event/not allow entry to an event. Explanation

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by chapter representative must be available upon request in the event that individuals are

removed from or not allowed entrance to an event.

5. MARKETING:

In addition to policies regarding marketing found in the Saint Louis University Student

Handbook, the following polices shall apply to all activities of Greek member organizations:

5.1. ALCOHOLIC AWARDS: Alcoholic beverages shall not be provided as awards to

individual students or campus organizations.

5.2. DRINKING CONTESTS: Campus marketing programs that include drinking

contests are not permitted. The consumption of alcohol in any form cannot be the primary

purpose for any promotional activity.

5.3. ALCOHOL PROMOTION: Promotional materials or activities shall not encourage

any form of alcohol or place emphasis on quantity or frequency of use.

5.4. CAMPUS EVENT INTERFERENCE: Promotional materials or activities shall not

be associated with otherwise existing campus events.

6. TRANSPORTATION:

6.1. MODES OF TRANSPORTATION: The sponsoring chapter(s) must provide safe

transportation for all guests in the form of rented buses or designated drivers.

6.2. PICK-UP/DROP-OFF LOCATIONS: Approved pick-up/drop-off locations for all

events are:

6.2.1. Busch Student Center Circle Drive - *Student should not be congregating

inside the Busch Student Center if this is a designated transportation location for

the event

6.2.2. Pius XII Library Circle Drive - *Students should not be congregating inside

Pius XII if this is a designated transportation location for the event

6.2.3. Laclede Street - *On campus side only

6.2.4 Pick-up/drop-off locations will be assigned during annual calendar planning

meetings.

6.3. TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS: A copy of the bus company contract or a

list of designated drivers, in a quantity sufficient to accommodate the anticipated number

of guests, must be submitted along with the GSEP Event Registration Form.

6.4. LOCATION APPEARANCE AND UPKEEP: Chapters should take steps to limit

noise and ensure that there is no accumulation of garbage at the bus pick up/drop off

location, and insure that pick up/drop off location is alcohol free.

7. COMPLIANCE WITH AND FILING OF GSEP VIOLATIONS:

7.1. Members of the Panhellenic/Interfraternity Council Executive Board or the Student

Involvement Center reserve the right to attend any event to confirm compliance with the

above policies.

7.2 Any chapter that has been notified of possible violations of GSEP policies and

procedures will have their GSEP privileges suspended until conclusion of their

investigation and subsequent hearing, if warranted.

7.3. All violations will be addressed through the appropriate judicial board and, if found

substantiated, the responsible party will be subject to the sanctions described in the Greek

Standards Board Policies and Procedures.

7.4. The University reserves the right to hold chapter(s) responsible for violating this

policy through the adjudication processes of the Office of Student Responsibility and

Community Standards in place of a Greek Standards Board hearing.

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7.5 In addition to the aforementioned policies, all Greek-letter organizations chartered by

the University are to abide by the student organization policies and procedures as

outlined in the University Community Standards.

8. APPEALS: A chapter found responsible of GSEP violations may appeal the decision of

the Greek Standards Board.

9. FULFILLMENT OF SANCTIONS: Any sanction not appealed or remaining after an

appeal must be completed in accordance with specified dates, or the inter/national

organization of the chapter will be notified of the situation. If a chapter fails to fulfill the

sanctions mandated by the Greek Standards Board, their GSEP privileges will be suspended

until otherwise notified.

10. GREEK SOCIAL EVENTS POLICY REVISION: The GSEP will be updated on a

regular basis. Recommendations for revision will be submitted by the Greek Standards

Board and approved by the Student Involvement Center.

Missouri College Health Behavior Survey (MCHBS) Saint Louis University Report:

Student Outcomes Assessment:

The Missouri College Health Behavior Survey (MCHBS) was distributed by email to a random

sample of SLU undergraduates (ages 18 and up) for two weeks in May 2015. (N=554) The

sections included in this report focus exclusively on alcohol and drug use.

** When mentioning SLU data vs. the state, the “state” refers to Missouri and the Partners in

Prevention schools that participate in MCHBS.

Q* MCHBS 2015

Policies & Programs Created by: Date:

14

PIP 21 SLU

N= 11178 554

POLICY

Q41 Does your campus have a drug and alcohol prevention program?

1 No 13% 9% 2 Yes 76% 83% 3 PNR 12% 8%

Q42 Do you believe your campus is concerned about prevention of drug and alcohol use?

1 No 15% 14% 2 Yes 80% 84% 3 PNR 5% 3%

Q43 Do you believe your campus alcohol policies are consistently enforced?

1 No 33% 40% 2 Yes 57% 54%

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3 PNR 11% 6%

Q44 Do you believe your campus alcohol policies are effectively enforced?

1 No 38% 46% 2 Yes 50% 48% 3 PNR 12% 6%

Q* MCHBS 2015

Alcohol Use Data

Created by

14

PIP 21 SLU

N= 11178 554

ALCOHOL

Q46 How old when first started drinking alcohol?

1 12 or younger 2% 2% 2 13-15 12% 9% 3 16 15% 15% 4 17 11% 12% 5 18 18% 25% 6 19 7% 9% 7 20 4% 5% 8 21 8% 7% 9 22 1%

10 23 0%

11 24+ 1%

88 Never used 19% 13% 99 I prefer not to respond 3% 4%

Q47 Consumed alcohol in the past year 76% 84%

Q48 Do you identify as someone that is sober & in recovery? 1 No 90% 94% 2 Yes 5% 2% 0 Prefer not to respond 4% 3%

Q49 Reasons for not drinking (check all that apply) 1 My friends don't drink 24% 24% 2 So I don't have to worry about negative consequences 59% 63% 3 Alcohol costs too much 24% 18% 4 It's hard to access alcohol 6% 6% 5 I don't like the taste 27% 37% 6 I don't like how it feels 15% 18% 7 Too many personal responsibilities 55% 54% 8 Too many academic responsibilities 54% 62% 9 Personal beliefs/values 65% 67%

10 I don't want to do something I later regret 52% 53%

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11 To be the designated driver 14% 15% 12 Because drinking is against the law/policy 45% 47% 13 I have a personal or family history with alcohol 22% 24% 14 I have health concerns or a current medical condition 9% 8% 15 Religious/Moral 42% 32% 16 Other (please specify) 5% 5% 17 I prefer not to respond 2% 5%

Q50 Specific Number of Days (in Past Month) Drank Available

C_Q50 30 day drink rate Ranges (All Students) 0 I did not drink in the past 30 Days 41% 27% 1 1-2 days 18% 16% 2 3-5 days 19% 21% 3 6-9 days 9% 16% 4 10-20 days 11% 20% 5 21-30 days 2% 1%

Q51 Specific Number of Days (in Past Two Weeks) Drank Available

C_Q51 2 Week Drink Rate Ranges (All Students) 0 I did not drink in the past 2 weeks 49% 33% 1 1-2 days 29% 31% 2 3-5 days 16% 27% 3 6-8 days 4% 7% 4 9-11 days 1% 2% 5 12-14 days 1% 1%

Q52 Specific Nights Students Typically Drink Available

Q52 Specific Number of Drinks Per Night Students Typically Drink Available

C Number of Drinks Consumed per Typical Week & Average Number of Drinks Available

Quick Look at Alcohol Numbers--All Students

C53 Binge Drinkers--Two Hour Definition 24% 35%

Q53 Over the past two weeks, how many times have you had 5+ drinks in a 2-Hour period? (Drinkers)

1 0 times 74% 64% 2 1 time 11% 15% 3 2 times 7% 8% 4 3 times 3% 5% 5 4 times 2% 3% 6 5 times 1% 2% 7 6 times 1% 1% 8 7 times 0% 1% 9 8 times 0%

10 9 times 0%

11 10 times 0% 0%

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12 More than 10 times 0% 0% 99 I prefer not to respond 1% 1%

Q54 Over the past two weeks, how many times have you had 5+ drinks in at a sitting? (Drinkers)

1 0 times 74% 64% 2 1 time 11% 15% 3 2 times 7% 8% 4 3 times 3% 5% 5 4 times 2% 3% 6 5 times 1% 2% 7 6 times 1% 1% 8 7 times 0% 1% 9 8 times 0%

10 9 times 0%

11 10 times 0% 0% 12 More than 10 times 0% 0% 99 I prefer not to respond 1% 1%

Q58 Where do you typically consume alcohol? (Check all that apply)

1 Bars/Restaurants 48% 61% 2 Social gathering or friend's house (off campus) 66% 80% 3 Fraternity or Sorority house 10% 2% 4 Fraternity or Sorority Community in a residence hall 1% 3% 5 Residence hall 7% 21% 6 Sporting events 8% 15% 7 Where I live 54% 56% 8 Other (please specify) 2% 3%

99 I prefer not to respond 4% 2%

Q59 If you pre-party, where do you typically do so? (Check all that apply)

1 I do not pre-party 40% 20%

2 Bar/Restaurant 10% 9% 3 Social gathering or friend's house 40% 63% 4 Fraternity or Sorority House 6% 1% 5 Fraternity or Sorority Community in a residence hall 1% 3% 6 Residence hall 7% 21% 7 Sporting events (including tailgating) 6% 3% 8 Parking lot 5% 3% 9 In transit (e.g., driving, walking, etc., to a location) 5% 8%

10 Where I live 32% 44% 11 Other (please specify) 1% 1% 99 I prefer not to respond 3% 2%

Q60 If you pre-party, why do you typically do so? (Check all that apply)

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1 I do not pre-party 42% 26% 2 Under 21 12% 22% 3 To save money 35% 44% 4 To become more intoxicated, ''loosen up'' 14% 22% 5 To drink as much as my peers 0% 5% 6 To spend time with friends, socialize 39% 55% 7 Alcohol is not served at the event 10% 17%

8 Other (please specify) 1% 1% 99 I prefer not to respond 2% 2%

Q61 Last time you consumed the most alcohol…WHERE did you consume the majority of your drinks?

1 Bar/Restaurant 17% 20% 2 Social gathering or friend's house (off campus) 27% 31% 3 Fraternity or Sorority House 3% 1% 4 Fraternity or Sorority Community in a residence hall 0% 1% 5 Residence hall 2% 8% 6 Sporting events 0% 1% 7 Where I live 16% 13% 8 Other (please specify) 2% 1%


Q62 If you are under 21, how do you obtain your alcohol? 1 Over 21 friend 39% 44% 2 Fake ID 6% 15% 3 I borrow someone else's real ID 2% 1% 4 Family Members buy alcohol for me 11% 11% 5 Know people in bars/restaurants who will serve me 4% 4% 6 Go where IDs not checked 7% 14% 7 Know people convenience/grocery stores who sell to me 1% 2% 8 From a fraternity or sorority 6% 6%

9 Other (please specify) 4% 6% 99 I prefer not to respond 8% 4%

Q63 How often in the past year have you been denied access while using your fake/borrowed ID?

1 Never 64% 64% 2 Rarely 26% 24% 3 Occasionally 7% 9% 4 Often 1%

5 Always 1%


Q64 When you drink, what contributes to your decision to drink alcohol (check all that apply)

1 I want to relax 55% 57% 2 I want to have fun with friends 79% 90% 3 To get drunk 26% 32%

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4 Because my friends are drinking 18% 26% 5 There won't be any negative consequences 5% 6% 6 I have nothing better to do 9% 8% 7 I like the taste 39% 40% 8 I like how it makes me feel 32% 40% 9 To escape/so I can forget my problems 13% 11%

10 It doesn't negatively affect my academics 21% 32% 11 So I can lose my inhibitions. 8% 12% 12 I can handle any consequences related to my drinking 9% 14% 13 It's cheap 3% 4% 14 Alcohol is always readily available 7% 7% 15 It increases my chances of hooking up with someone 4% 8% 16 Other (please specify) 3% 2% 88 I don't drink 24% 16%

Q65 What motivated you to drink less or not drink alcohol at all on one or more occasions (check all that apply)

1 High cost of drinks/alcohol 43% 54% 2 Strict enforcement of alcohol laws 17% 16% 3 Academic obligations the following day 49% 66% 4 Chance of getting sick or having a hangover 35% 46% 5 Possibility of getting caught by authorities 18% 17% 6 My friends' drinking habits 9% 12% 7 Potential of doing something I will regret later 20% 24% 8 Being a designated driver 42% 45% 9 My parents might find out 5% 6%

10 My behavior when I am drunk 9% 10% 11 Religious/Moral Reasons 9% 7% 12 Alcoholism 6% 7% 13 Health/Calories 24% 29% 14 Don't like the taste 12% 13% 15 Family Obligations 10% 10% 16 Not in the mood 49% 62% 17 No interest in alcohol 15% 11% 18 Other (please specify) 3% 1%

In the past year, how often have you done the following at parties or social gatherings where alcohol was served?

Q66 Use a designated driver 1 Never 13% 12% 2 Rarely 7% 10% 3 Occasionally 7% 8% 4 Sometimes 8% 10% 5 Usually 18% 16%

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6 Always 49% 43%

Q67 Determine not to exceed a set number of drinks 1 Never 19% 14% 2 Rarely 13% 16% 3 Occasionally 10% 12% 4 Sometimes 15% 18% 5 Usually 20% 23% 6 Always 23% 17%

Q68 Alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks 1 Never 18% 17% 2 Rarely 14% 20% 3 Occasionally 12% 11% 4 Sometimes 17% 16% 5 Usually 17% 19% 6 Always 19% 19%

Q69 Have a friend let you know when you have had enough to drink

1 Never 31% 25% 2 Rarely 16% 17% 3 Occasionally 10% 15% 4 Sometimes 12% 11% 5 Usually 14% 16% 6 Always 18% 16%

Q70 Avoid Drinking Games 1 Never 25% 22% 2 Rarely 18% 25% 3 Occasionally 13% 18% 4 Sometimes 12% 13% 5 Usually 13% 13% 6 Always 20% 8%

Q71 Leave the bar/party at a predetermined time 1 Never 22% 14% 2 Rarely 16% 18% 3 Occasionally 14% 20% 4 Sometimes 17% 23% 5 Usually 17% 17% 6 Always 14% 8%

Q72 Make sure that you go home with a friend

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Q73 Know where your drink has been at all times 1 Never 6% 4% 2 Rarely 3% 2% 3 Occasionally 3% 3% 4 Sometimes 5% 4% 5 Usually 15% 16% 6 Always 69% 72%

Q74 Drink shots of liquor 1 Never 16% 8% 2 Rarely 17% 18% 3 Occasionally 13% 14% 4 Sometimes 22% 29% 5 Usually 16% 22% 6 Always 16% 10%

Q75 Stop drinking at a predetermined time 1 Never 19% 17% 2 Rarely 16% 19% 3 Occasionally 13% 15% 4 Sometimes 20% 26% 5 Usually 17% 16% 6 Always 15% 8%

Q76 Drink water while drinking alcohol 1 Never 14% 6% 2 Rarely 13% 10% 3 Occasionally 13% 15% 4 Sometimes 18% 21% 5 Usually 19% 26% 6 Always 22% 23%

99 I prefer not to respond

Q77 Put extra ice in your drink 1 Never 28% 27% 2 Rarely 17% 24% 3 Occasionally 12% 12% 4 Sometimes 18% 20%

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5 Usually 13% 11% 6 Always 13% 8%

Q78 Avoid mixing different types of alcohol 1 Never 16% 10% 2 Rarely 15% 18% 3 Occasionally 13% 15% 4 Sometimes 14% 18% 5 Usually 21% 27% 6 Always 20% 12%

Q79 Drink slowly, rather than gulp or chug 1 Never 8% 3% 2 Rarely 8% 6% 3 Occasionally 12% 14% 4 Sometimes 17% 25% 5 Usually 28% 33% 6 Always 25% 18%

Q80 Avoid trying to "keep up" or "out-drink" others 1 Never 9% 7% 2 Rarely 7% 7% 3 Occasionally 10% 8% 4 Sometimes 12% 14% 5 Usually 25% 32% 6 Always 37% 32%

Q81 Purposefully limited the amount of money I spent on alcohol


Q82 Eaten before and/or during alcohol consumption 1 Never 4% 2% 2 Rarely 2% 1% 3 Occasionally 5% 4% 4 Sometimes 11% 10% 5 Usually 33% 38% 6 Always 46% 46%

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Q83 Received free, non-alcoholic drinks at a bar/restaurant for being a designated sober driver


Q84 Had at least one person in your group who was sober (had no drinks)


Q85 Which of these activities have you participated in during the past academic year? (Check all that apply)

1 21 birthday shots 8% 6% 2 Beer bong and/or keg stand 26% 30% 3 Drinking games 60% 79% 4 Drink specials 40% 56%

88 None of above 30% 14%

C Following Consequences Available for Drinkers Only

C How often in the past year have you experienced after, or as a result of, alcohol consumption? (All Students)

Q86 Had a hangover 1 0 times 52% 40% 2 1 time 13% 14% 3 2 times 10% 11% 4 3-5 times 10% 15% 5 5+ times 14% 20%

Q87 Been in trouble with campus administrators 1 0 times 97% 95% 2 1 time 3% 4% 3 2 times 0% 1% 4 3-5 times 0%

5 5+ times 0%

Q88 Been arrested by campus police or other law enforcement

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1 0 times 99% 100% 2 1 time 1% 0% 3 2 times 0%

4 3-5 times 0%

5 5+ times

Q89 Been hurt or injured

1 0 times 91% 87% 2 1 time 6% 8% 3 2 times 2% 3% 4 3-5 times 1% 2% 5 5+ times 1% 0%

Q90 Received medical attention 1 0 times 98% 98% 2 1 time 2% 1% 3 2 times 0% 0% 4 3-5 times 0%

5 5+ times 0%

Q91 Driven after consuming any alcohol


Q92 Been arrested for DUI/DWI 1 0 times 99% 100% 2 1 time 0%

3 2 times 0%

4 3-5 times 0%

5 5+ times 0%

Q93 Vomited

1 0 62% 47% 2 1 17% 22% 3 2 9% 13% 4 3-5 times 8% 12% 5 5+ Times 4% 6%

Q94 Were taken advantage of sexually 1 0 times 96% 96% 2 1 time 3% 3%

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3 2 times 1% 1% 4 3-5 times 0% 0% 5 5+ times 0% 0%

Q95 Took advantage of someone sexually 1 0 times 98% 99% 2 1 time 1% 0% 3 2 times 0% 0% 4 3-5 times 0%

5 5+ times 0%

Q96 Rode with someone after drinking


Q97 Engaged in risky sexual behavior 1 0 times 84% 82% 2 1 time 6% 7% 3 2 times 4% 6% 4 3-5 times 3% 2% 5 5+ times 2% 3%

Q98 Forced or coerced into drinking more alcohol than you wanted


Q99 Performed poorly on a test or assignment 1 0 times 90% 88% 2 1 time 5% 7% 3 2 times 3% 2% 4 3-5 times 2% 2% 5 5+ times 1% 1%

Q100 Missed class 1 0 times 90% 88% 2 1 time 5% 7% 3 2 times 3% 2%

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4 3-5 times 2% 2% 5 5+ times 1% 1%

Q101 Experienced a "blackout"/memory loss 1 0 times 77% 63% 2 1 time 10% 16% 3 2 times 6% 10% 4 3-5 times 4% 5% 5 5+ times 4% 5%


Q102 Some of the symptoms of alcohol poisoning are consuming alcohol until you: were unconscious and could not be awakened; vomited in your sleep; had cold, clammy or bluish skin; or had a breathing rate of less than 8 - 9 breaths per minute. Considering these symptoms, how often have you experienced alcohol poisoning in the last year?


Q103 What would you do if you were in the presence of a student whom you suspected had alcohol poisoning?

1 I would call 911 70% 70% 2 I would take them to the hospital myself 27% 28% 3 I would not do anything because I would be afraid I would get in

trouble with campus officials, or police 1% 1%

4 I would not do anything because I would not feel comfortable getting involved 2% 1%

Q104 Which of the following occurred to you in response of experiencing alcohol poisoning? (Check all that apply)

1 I do not remember. 6% 15% 2 I was left alone. 2%

3 I vomited in my sleep 5% 5% 4 No one helped me. 1% 2% 5 Friends let me sleep it off. 7% 8% 6 I was taken for medical attention. 1% 1% 7 Someone stayed with me to make sure I was okay. 10% 15% 8 Other (please specify) 1% 1%


Q105 When you consume alcohol, how do you define the designated driver that you would typically use?

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1 Someone who has not had any alcohol beverages 82% 79% 2 Someone who has had a couple of alcoholic beverages, but a few

hours have elapsed so he/she is sober enough to drive 17% 21%

3 Someone who has many alcoholic beverages but is the least drunk person in the group. 1%


Q106 In the last academic year, have you ever used a designated driver (*defined as someone who had no alcohol) when you drank and needed a ride home?

1 100% (Always) 40% 37% 2 75-99% (Almost Always) 24% 23% 3 51-74% (More than half the time I drank) 5% 5% 4 50% (About half the time I drank) 3% 3% 5 25-49% (Less than half the time I drank 3% 3% 6 1-24% (Almost never) 4% 3% 7 No, I have needed a DD because I walked 6% 17% 8 No, I have never needed a DD because I just stayed where I was

drinking 11% 8%

9 No, I don't use a DD 4% 1% 99 I prefer not to respond

Q107 Who was your designated driver? (Check all that apply)

1 A taxi service 12% 32% 2 Friend, family, or acquaintance 45% 48% 3 Fraternity or sorority designated driver 10% 7% 4 Other University DD program 3% 6%


Q108 Have you heard of the CHEERS program? 1 No 44% 54% 2 Yes 29% 29%


Q109 In the past year, have you ever been a designated driver? 1 Never 24% 29% 2 Rarely 17% 22% 3 Sometimes 40% 34% 4 Most of the time 16% 14% 5 Always 4% 1% 6 I have not been a designated driver in the past year 24% 29%


Q110 In the past year, IF you have ever been a designated driver, how often have you used the CHEERS program?

1 Never 95% 94% 2 Rarely 2% 4% 3 Sometimes 2% 1% 4 Most of the Time 1%

5 Always 0% 0%

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88 I have not been a designated driver in the past year 95% 94% 99 I prefer not to respond

Q111 In the past year, which of the following have you

experienced as a result of another person's alcohol use? (Check all that apply)

1 Took care of someone who drank too much 57% 72% 2 Took someone for emergency medical care 3% 6% 3 Had your sleep interrupted 38% 50% 4 Had your study interrupted 22% 34% 5 Were prevented from enjoying events 20% 30% 6 Were harassed about sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, religion,

or gender by an intoxicated person 5% 6%

7 Had a verbal argument 19% 24% 8 Been pushed, hit or assaulted 7% 11% 9 Been threatened with physical violence 5% 7%

10 Was taken advantage of sexually 3% 3% 11 Had your personal property or residence damaged 7% 13% 12 Felt unsafe 10% 8% 88 None of the above 28% 13% 99 I prefer not to respond 2% 2%

C Quick Look at Frequency Perception : How often do you think the students in each category (on your campus) consume alcohol? Please provide your best guess. (3 or more times/week)

C_Q113 Yourself 8% 8% C_Q114 Your Friends 17% 17% C_Q115 Typical Student

16%

C_Q116 Student-Athletes 20% 18% C_Q117 Fraternity or Sorority Members 58% 57% C_Q118 Student Leaders 17% 7%

Q119 Which statement below about drinking alcoholic beverages do you feel best represents your own attitude?

1 Drinking is never a good thing to do 12% 7% 2 Drinking is alright, but a person should not get drunk 30% 17% 3 Occasionally getting drunk is okay as long as it doesn't interfere

with academics or other responsibilities 50% 68%

4 Occasionally getting drunk is okay even if it does interfere with academics or responsibilities 2% 2%

5 Frequently getting drunk is okay if that's what the individual wants to do. 3% 4%


Q120 Which statement below about drinking alcoholic beverages do you feel best represents the most common attitude of students on your campus?

1 Drinking is never a good thing to do 4% 2%

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2 Drinking is alright, but a person should not get drunk 8% 5% 3 Occasionally getting drunk is okay as long as it doesn't interfere


4 Occasionally getting drunk is okay even if it does interfere with academics or responsibilities 17%

17%

5 Frequently getting drunk is okay if that's what the individual wants to do. 18%

15%


Q121 What is your campus administration's attitude about alcohol?

1 Drinking is never a good thing to do 34% 28% 2 Drinking is alright, but a person should not get drunk 33% 38% 3 Occasionally getting drunk is okay as long as it doesn't interfere


4 Occasionally getting drunk is okay even if it does interfere with academics or responsibilities 2%

1%

5 Frequently getting drunk is okay if that's what the individual wants to do. 1%

1%


Q122 Which of the following best fits your intentions to change the way you drink alcohol?

1 I am currently trying to drink in a healthier/safer way 25% 23% 2 I am ready to try drinking in a healthier/safer way 4% 7% 3 I am thinking about drinking in a healthier/safer way 6% 8% 4 I see no need to change the way I drink alcohol 62% 62%


Q* MCHBS 2015 Drug Use Data

Created by: Katie Rogers & Christine Flores Date:

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PIP 21 SLU N= 1117800% 554

ILLEGAL DRUG USE

In the past year, how often have you used the following drug(s)?

Q123 Marijuana

1 1-6 times/year 13% 20% 2 1-2 times/month 3% 5% 3 1-2 times/week 2% 2% 4 3 or more times/week 2% 1% 5 Daily 3% 2%

88 I did not use 76% 70% 99 I prefer not to respond 2% 2%

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Q124 How often do you think the typical student on your campus uses marijuana?

1 1-6 times/year 32% 44% 2 1-2 times/month 25% 26% 3 1-2 times/week 15% 12% 4 3 or more times/week 6% 3% 5 Daily 3% 1% 6 Never 13% 12%


Q125 How often have you drove after using drugs (marijuana, synthetic marijuana, bath salts, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, inhalants or club drugs)?



Q126 Where have you used marijuana in the past year? (Check all that apply)

1 Residence hall 2% 5% 2 Apartment/house 10% 12% 3 Greek house 2% 1% 4 Athletic events 1% 1% 5 Concerts 3% 5% 6 Bars 1% 1% 7 Parties 7% 8% 8 Social gatherings or friend's house (off-campus) 15% 18% 9 Outdoors 9% 14%

10 In a car 9% 9% 11 Other (please specify) 1% 1% 99 I prefer not to respond 1% 0%

Q127 When you used marijuana in a car, what was the status of the car?

1 Parked on campus 1% 1% 2 Parked off campus 5% 5% 3 Being driven 3% 3% 4 Non Smokers 78% 71% 5 Do not smoke in cars 13% 20% 6 I prefer not to respond 0% 0%

Q128 Which of the following bes fits your intentions to change the way you use marijuana?

1 I am currently trying to use marijuana less often and/or quit 25% 32%

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2 I am ready to try to use marijuana less frequently and/or quit 3% 1% 3 I am thinking about using marijuana less and/or quit 7% 10% 4 I see no need to change my marijuana use 60% 52% 5 I prefer not to respond 5% 6%

Q129 In the past year, how often do you use bath salts?

1 Did not use 99% 99% 2 1-6 times per year 1% 1% 3 1-2 times per week 0% 4 1-2 times per month 0% 5 3 or more times/week 0% 6 Daily 0%

Q130 In the past year, how often have you used K2?

1 Did not use 98% 99% 2 1-6 times per year 1% 1% 3 1-2 times per week 0% 4 1-2 times per month 0% 5 3 or more times/week 0% 6 Daily 0% 7 Prefer not to respond 1% 1%

Q131 In the past year, how often have you used cocaine?

1 Did not use 97% 96% 2 1-6 times per year 2% 3% 3 1-2 times per week 0% 0% 4 1-2 times per month 0% 5 3 or more times/week 0% 6 Daily 0%

Q132 In the past year, how often have you used amphetamines?

1 Did not use 96% 96% 2 1-6 times per year 2% 3% 3 1-2 times per week 1% 0% 4 1-2 times per month 0% 0% 5 3 or more times/week 0% 6 Daily 1% 1%

Q133 In the past year, how often have you used methamphetamines?

1 Did not use 99% 99% 2 1-6 times per year 1% 2% 3 1-2 times per week 0% 4 1-2 times per month 0% 5 3 or more times/week 0%

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6 Daily 0%

Q134 In the past year, how often have you used inhalants? 1 Did not use 99% 99% 2 1-6 times per year 1% 2% 3 1-2 times per week 0% 4 1-2 times per month 0% 5 3 or more times/week 0% 6 Daily 0%

Q135 In the past year, how often have you used club drugs? 1 Did not use 97% 96% 2 1-6 times per year 2% 3% 3 1-2 times per week 0% 0% 4 1-2 times per month 0% 5 3 or more times/week 0% 6 Daily 0%

Q136 In the past year, how often have you used heroin? 1 Did not use 99% 100% 2 1-6 times per year 0% 0% 3 1-2 times per week 0% 4 1-2 times per month 0% 5 3 or more times/week 0% 6 Daily 0%

Prescription Drug Use

Q137 How would your family feel about you using prescription drug medication without a doctor's prescription?

1 Strongly disapprove 69% 70% 2 Disapprove 22% 23% 3 Approve 2% 1% 4 Strongly Approve 0% 0%

99 Not applicable/I prefer not to respond 6% 6%

Q138 How would your friends feel about you using prescription drug medication without a doctor's prescription?

1 Strongly disapprove 40% 36% 2 Disapprove 40% 43% 3 Approve 10% 11% 4 Strongly Approve 1% 1%


Q139 Do you believe a person risks harming themselves, physically or otherwise, when they use prescription drugs without a doctor's prescription?

1 No, no risk 1% 1%

2 Yes, a little risk 10% 9%

3 Yes, a moderate risk 25% 33%

4 Yes, very risky 62% 55%

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Q140 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: My family talks about prescription drug misuse

1 Strongly disagree 22% 21%

2 Disagree 35% 37%

3 Agree 34% 35%

4 Strongly Agree 10% 7%

99 Not applicable/I prefer not to respond

Q141 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: Using prescription drugs without a prescription is safer than using illegal drugs.

1 Strongly disagree, illegal drugs are safer. 4% 3%

2 Disagree, they are equally dangerous. 81% 80%

3 Agree, prescription drugs without a prescription are safer. 7% 10%


Q142 In the past year, which of the following prescription drugs have you used without a doctor's prescription for your use? (Check all that apply)

1 Stimulants (e.g. Dexedrine, Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta) 7% 10%

2 Pain Medications (e.g., Vicodin, OxyCotin, Tylenol 3 with Codeine, Demerol, Morphine) 7%

5%

3 Sedatives/Anxiety Medication (e.g., Barbiturates, Valium, Librium, Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin) 3%

3%

4 Sleeping Medications (e.g., Ambien, Halcion, Restoril) 2% 1%

88 I have not used any of these without a doctor's prescription 84% 83%


How often have you used the prescription drug(s) (without a doctor's prescription)? (Percentages of users)

Q144 Stimulants (e.g. Dexedrine, Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta) 1 1-6 times/year 4% 7% 2 1-2 times/month 1% 1% 3 1-2 times/week 0% 0% 4 3 or more times/week 0% 0% 5 I prefer not to respond 0% 0% 6 Have not used 94% 92%

Q145 Pain Medications (e.g., Vicodin, OxyCotin, Tylenol 3 with Codeine, Demerol, Morphine)

1 1-6 times/year 4% 3% 2 1-2 times/month 1% 1% 3 1-2 times/week 0% 4 3 or more times/week 0% 5 I prefer not to respond 1% 1% 6 Have not used 95% 96%

Q146 Sedatives/Anxiety Medication (e.g., Barbiturates, Valium, Librium, Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin)

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1 1-6 times/year 1% 2% 2 1-2 times/month 0% 0% 3 1-2 times/week 0% 0% 4 3 or more times/week 0% 0% 5 I prefer not to respond 0% 6 Have not used 98% 97%

Q147 Sleeping Medications (e.g., Ambien, Halcion, Restoril) 1 1-6 times/year 1% 0% 2 1-2 times/month 0% 0% 3 1-2 times/week 0% 4 3 or more times/week 0% 5 I prefer not to respond 0% 0% 6 Have not used 98% 99%

Q148 How do you obtain your prescription drugs without a doctor's prescription?

1 I purchase them from other people. 4% 5% 2 I steal them. 0% 0% 3 I was given them. 6% 6% 4 Other. 1%


Q149 From whom do you access your prescription drugs without a doctor's prescription?

1 From family 3% 2% 2 From friends 6% 9% 3 Floormates/roommates 1% 2% 4 Strangers 1% 0% 5 Other 1%


Q150 How easy do you think it is for the typical student to obtain prescription drug's without a doctor's prescription?

1 Very easy 18% 13% 2 Fairly easy 35% 35% 3 Somewhat 30% 34% 4 Difficult 11% 12% 5 Very difficult 2% 2%


People use prescription drugs for various reasons, including the reasons displayed below. For any of the drugs you used without a doctor's prescription, how important were these reasons for your use?

Q151 Stress reduction 1 Not at all important 28% 42% 2 Not Important 12% 3% 3 Somewhat Important 15% 10%

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4 Important 21% 23% 5 Very Important 20% 16%


Q152 Sleep aid 1 Not at all important 37% 55% 2 Not Important 12% 10% 3 Somewhat Important 16% 4 Important 17% 16% 5 Very Important 15% 13%


Q153 Mood enhancement 1 Not at all important 34% 42% 2 Not Important 13% 10% 3 Somewhat Important 16% 16% 4 Important 17% 7% 5 Very Important 15% 19%


Q154 Increased energy 1 Not at all important 26% 23% 2 Not Important 12% 3% 3 Somewhat Important 13% 16% 4 Important 22% 26% 5 Very Important 22% 26%


Q155 Weight loss 1 Not at all important 55% 68% 2 Not Important 18% 7% 3 Somewhat Important 10% 10% 4 Important 6% 7% 5 Very Important 7% 3%


Q156 To fit in with friends 1 Not at all important 66% 81% 2 Not Important 19% 3% 3 Somewhat Important 5% 3% 4 Important 2% 3% 5 Very Important 3% 3%


Q157 To have a good time 1 Not at all important 43% 48% 2 Not Important 12% 7% 3 Somewhat Important 14% 16% 4 Important 12% 7% 5 Very Important 14% 16%

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Q158 To reduce pain 1 Not at all important 35% 55% 2 Not Important 9% 7% 3 Somewhat Important 14% 3% 4 Important 18% 16% 5 Very Important 20% 13%


Q159 To improve academic performance 1 Not at all important 26% 19% 2 Not Important 10% 3 Somewhat Important 12% 7% 4 Important 19% 29% 5 Very Important 30% 39%


For any of the drugs you used without a doctor's prescription, to what extent have you experienced the following?

Q160 Academic problems (missed class, did poorly on exam, etc.) 1 None at all 80% 87% 2 Very Little 7% 3 Somewhat 5% 4 Quite a Bit 4% 3% 5 To a great extent 2% 3%


Q161 Strained relationships with family or friends 1 None at all 79% 84% 2 Very Little 6% 3% 3 Somewhat 7% 3% 4 Quite a Bit 2% 5 To a great extent 3% 3%


Q162 Poor physical Health 1 None at all 75% 81% 2 Very Little 10% 3% 3 Somewhat 8% 7% 4 Quite a Bit 2% 5 To a great extent 2% 3%


Q163 Lowered psychological well-being 1 None at all 73% 74% 2 Very Little 10% 13% 3 Somewhat 10% 3% 4 Quite a Bit 2% 5 To a great extent 3% 3%

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Q164 Legal troubles 1 None at all 86% 90% 2 Very Little 4% 3 Somewhat 4% 4 Quite a Bit 1% 5 To a great extent 1% 3%


Q165 Financial problems 1 None at all 81% 87% 2 Very Little 7% 3% 3 Somewhat 6% 4 Quite a Bit 1% 5 To a great extent 2% 3%


Q166 Employment problems 1 None at all 87% 90% 2 Very Little 4% 3 Somewhat 3% 4 Quite a Bit 1% 5 To a great extent 1% 3%


Q167 Reduced pain 1 None at all 48% 68% 2 Very Little 7% 3 Somewhat 14% 4 Quite a Bit 17% 13% 5 To a great extent 11% 13%


Q168 Improved academic performance 1 None at all 37% 29% 2 Very Little 8% 3% 3 Somewhat 19% 19% 4 Quite a Bit 18% 23% 5 To a great extent 15% 19%


How often do you think the students in each category on your campus abuses prescription drugs? Provide your best guess:

Q169 Yourself 1 1 - 6 times/year

8% 2 1 - 2 times/month

2% 3 1 - 2 times/week

1% 4 3 or more times/week

1% 5 Do not use this drug 86% 88%

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6 I prefer not to respond 3% 2% Q170 Your Friends

1 1 - 6 times/year 17% 23% 2 1 - 2 times/month 7% 9% 3 1 - 2 times/week 2% 2% 4 3 or more times/week 1% 2% 5 Do not use this drug 67% 62% 6 I prefer not to respond 5% 3%

Q171 Typical Student 1 1 - 6 times/year 43% 49% 2 1 - 2 times/month 19% 18% 3 1 - 2 times/week 7% 4% 4 3 or more times/week 2% 2% 5 Do not use this drug 24% 24% 6 I prefer not to respond 6% 3%

Q172 Student Athletes 1 1 - 6 times/year 32% 37% 2 1 - 2 times/month 18% 18% 3 1 - 2 times/week 8% 4% 4 3 or more times/week 3% 3% 5 Do not use this drug 31% 35% 6 I prefer not to respond 7% 3%

Q173 Fraternity or sorority members 1 1 - 6 times/year 29% 38% 2 1 - 2 times/month 25% 26% 3 1 - 2 times/week 14% 11% 4 3 or more times/week 8% 4% 5 Do not use this drug 17% 18% 6 I prefer not to respond 8% 4%

Q174 Student leaders 1 1 - 6 times/year 29% 32% 2 1 - 2 times/month 10% 10% 3 1 - 2 times/week 3% 3% 4 3 or more times/week 2% 1% 5 Do not use this drug 49% 49% 6 I prefer not to respond 8% 4%

Q* MCHBS 2015 Tobacco Use Data

Created by: Katie Rogers & Christine Flores Date:

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Q175 Which of the following tobacco products have you used in the past year?

1 Cigarettes 16.50% 14.9% 2 Cigars 13.00% 17.1% 3 Smokeless Tobacco (e.g., chewing, spit, dip) 5.80% 3.9% 4 Tobacco pipes 2.80% 1.9% 5 Hookah 19.70% 23.6% 6 E-cigarettes 11.80% 12.1% 7 Other (please specify) 0.20% 0.2%

88 Do not use Tobacco products 63.20% 62.3% 99 I prefer not to respond 1.00% 0.6%

How often do you use the following tobacco products?

Q176 How often do you smoke cigarettes? 1 A few times a year 45.80% 60.9% 2 1-3 times a month 14.50% 21.7% 3 1-2 times a week 6.90% 7.2% 4 3-6 times a week 5.10% 1.4% 5 Everyday 26.20% 7.2%

99 I prefer not to respond 1.60% 1.4%

Q177 Have you attempted to quit smoking since entering college?

1 No 45.90% 48.6% 2 Yes 42.60% 33.3%

99 I prefer not to respond 11.60% 18.1%

Q180 Which statement best describes the results of your quit attempt?

1 I have not smoked a cigarette since quitting 32.4% 25.0% 2 I have greatly reduced my smoking but have occasional "slip-

ups" 48.8%

66.7%

3 I continue to smoke at the same level as before the quit attempt 18.7%

8.3%

Q181 Do you want to quit smoking? 1 Yes 73.1% 65.6% 2 No 26.9% 34.4%

Q182 Which of the following best fits your intentions to change the way you use tobacco?

1 I am currently trying to smoke less often and/or quit 63.9% 75.0% 2 I am ready to try smoking less and/or quitting 8.3% 4.2% 3 I am thinking about smoking less and/or quitting. 10.7% 4.2% 4 I see no need to change my tobacco use 17.1% 16.7%

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Q183 Do you feel your university should have smoke-free outdoor university areas?

1 No 20.0% 21.7% 2 Yes 80.0% 78.3%

Q184 Would you prefer to go to a restaurant or bar that was completely smoke free?

1 No 3.3% 1.7% 2 Yes 82.5% 86.5% 3 It does not matter to me 14.2% 11.8%

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