Furthermore, Northern State University also prohibits the following: 1. Alcoholic beverages at any student sponsored activity or event whether on or off campus. 2. The manufacture, possession, use or dispensing of marijuana or illegal controlled substances at organizational functions. 3. The expenditure of organizational funds on alcoholic beverages, marijuana or illegal controlled substances. 4. The informal collection from the members or residents of monies to be spent on alcoholic beverages, marijuana or illegal controlled substances. Off-campus Activities Policy Any individual or group of individuals whose participation in an off-campus activity is in some manner being subsidized by Northern State University is expected to, at a minimum, act in accordance with any and all local, state, and county laws and ordinances during the duration of the event, including travel time. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action being taken, which may include, but not be limited to, the placement of a Letter of Censure into the student’s file and participation in Northern State University’s Insight class. Sanctions Individuals violating any university policy, including those mentioned above, may be subject to sanctions as described in the South Dakota Board of Regents Student Code of Conduct 3:4. All alcohol violations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Students who receive a first time violation may be required to participate in an alcohol educational program. Educational programming is designed to help students make better choices regarding personal health and safety, academic success, and campus policy implications. In light of the changes in the Higher Education Amendments passed by Congress, Northern State University will contact a student’s parents if he or she is under 21 years of age. Northern State University provides the Insight Program for alcohol and other drug related incidents. Insight Level I - Judicial Educator Alcohol Education 101: Choosing a Direction is designed to provide basic alcohol education information to students, though a review of topics related to safe consumption, characteristics of high-risk drinking, social norms and perceived consumption of others, long term effects, and strategies to help students determine if they are struggling with substance misuse. Insight Level II - “Prime for Life” consists of eight hours of alcohol and marijuana education offered to both NSU Students and community members. This class gives students an opportunity to address the issue of alcohol and other drug usage, genetic factors, and overall understanding of the impact of alcohol and drugs on the body. Insight Level III - Students or community members are able to complete Insight Level III, Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS). Individuals are required to meet with an NSU Counselor for a minimum of six sessions to review their weekly usage, concerns about their habits, and analyze how to make improvements based on the individual. 44 NSU STUDENT HANDBOOK 2024-25
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