Alcohol Citation Policy

A student under the age of 21 found to be in possession of an alcoholic beverage will receive a written citation, and shall be subject to the following:

i.  First offense.  The student will receive a follow-up letter from the Commons Dean, which will constitute an informal warning, and will provide specific information about Vermont law and College rules and expectations.

ii. Second offense.  The student will receive a follow-up letter from the Commons Dean, which will constitute an official warning, and will be accompanied by educational material which the student will be required to read.  The student will be required to sign a return card confirming that the materials have been read, and return the confirmation card to the Commons Dean.  The student will also be required to complete the E-Chug educational online assessment, and discuss the results with his or her CRA.  Failure to meet with the CRA in a timely manner may result in a reprimand.

iii. Third offense.  The student will receive an official reprimand from the Commons Dean.  A copy of the reprimand is sent home to parents.  The student will be required to participate in an educational seminar, which is interactive and designed to promote self-reflection.  The seminar is offered once a month.  Attendance is mandatory.  No make-up sessions are available, and failure to attend will result in disciplinary probation.

iv. Fourth offense.  The student will be charged with a conduct violation and subject to disciplinary hearing, with a likely sanction of disciplinary probation if there is a finding of guilt.  Students may forego the hearing and accept the disciplinary sanction. An alcohol consultation with a staff member at the Center for Counseling and Human Relations will be required regardless of the outcome of the disciplinary hearing.

v. Fifth offense.  The student will be charged with a conduct violation and subject to disciplinary hearing, with a likely sanction of suspension if there is a finding of guilt.  The student will be required to have an alcohol assessment by a certified alcohol counselor at his or her own expense.  Any expectations for follow-up treatment will be incorporated into the re-entry expectations and process.

An appeal from an alcohol citation must be filed in the Department of Public Safety within 10 days of the issuance of the citation.

b. Other violations of alcohol policy

Violations of the College alcohol policy other than possession by an underage student shall be subject to the regular College disciplinary process.



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