4 BIENNIAL REVIEW 2020-2022 INTRODUCTION The 1989 amendments to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA), as articulated in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Part 86,1 —the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations require institutions of higher education to conduct a biennial review of their alcohol and other drugs (AOD) programs and policies to determine program effectiveness and consistency of policy enforcement and to identify and implement any changes needed to either. The required review has two objectives: 1. To determine the effectiveness of and to implement any needed changes to Northern State University’s (NSU) Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program. 2. To ensure that NSU enforces disciplinary sanctions for violating standards of conduct consistently. NSU will perform a review every two years utilizing the Complying with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations [EDGAR Part 86]: A Guide for University and College Administrators, Washington, D.C., 2006 published by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention. Each report will review the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program’s effectiveness for the previous two academic years. This current document will report 2020-2022. Completing the 2020-2022 Biennial Review is Key Result 79 of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2021-2025). BIENNIAL REVIEW PROCESS NSU releases this biennial review in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. Northern’s commitment to a drug and alcohol-free University is a campus-wide effort. In conjunction with other offices and individuals across campus, the following offices and officials work together to produce the biennial review and submit to Northern’s Senior Cabinet for approval: • Sean Blackburn, Dean of Students • Dr. Chelsee Shortt, Faculty Representative • Krista Bau, Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities/Title IX Coordinator • Susan Bostian, AVP & Director of Human Resources • Marty Sabolo, Director of Residence Life and Dining Services • Becky Kuch, Director of Counseling and Health Services • Brenda Mammenga, Director of Institutional Research Northern’s biennial review is available to students, applicants, parents, employees, and the public. A copy will be posted on NSU’s website and can be obtained from the Student Affairs office; 605-626-3007. Northern is a drug and alcohol-free campus. The University seeks to abide by all drug and alcohol-related policies, regulations, and laws and to impose consistent disciplinary sanctions against those students and/or employees who violate said policies and laws consistent with local, State, or Federal law. NSU will continue to strive for each individual offense to be handled fairly, consistently, and in accordance with policies and regulations. Should a student feel that disciplinary action taken or not taken was unfair or inconsistent with any drug or alcohol use or abuse policy, he/she should contact the Dean of Students. Should an employee feel that disciplinary action taken or not taken was unfair or inconsistent with any drug or alcohol use or abuse policy, he/she should contact the Director of Human Resources.
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